New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-18
THE CYCLING WORLD.

alderman Lang introduced in the Board OF Alder
mems meeting yesterday afternoon A proposed
ordinance tax bicycles and tricycles 81 each. ex-
cepting those used by mail carriers, soldiers OF the
militia and the Regular Army and policemen on
duty the proceeds TO be applied 10 n fund for the
repair OF the pavements. The ordinance also pro-
vides for re-enactment of the cd ordinances re-
quring lights at night. bells. etc. II WAS referred
TO the Law Committee. When Isaac p. Potter,
president OF the League OF American Wheelmen,
Informed OF the action taken by Alderman
Lang. he seemed 10 take the matter more as
joke than In any other way. at would be funny.
wouldn't IT," said he. TO tax the only vehicle
which does not hurt the roads. Now, il he had In
troduced bill to tax everybody who does not ride
bicycle ne would do good thing. No: the thing
is not legal, and II won't stand. other prominent
members Of the L. A. w. said that II the law was
body would kick There the law is worked in
conjunction .o with the wide-tlre law The taxes taxes
horses s with four 6orfes ss with Vi three horse
buses with four horses, $40; with two horses. s.:
w T nn tour go hacks with two horses
horses y: one horse So buggies 81 30: bicycles. 81.
The beautiful weather yesterday was noted with
pleasure by the average rider OF the wheel. and
those who could spare the time from business md
other cares early and stayed late. The
roads In the suburbs were found to be in excellent
condition This was true Of the driveways In Cen.
trdl Park, Riverside Drive. Jerome-a ave. Sedwick-
ave. and the Boulevard far Fort George. ST
Nicholas-ave. was also in good condition. and all
were thronged with merry wheclmen. over In
Brooklyn the popular routes well patronzed
early in the day. ride through Prospect Park
where the foliage IL at it's prettiest would have
auued years to the life Of dyspeptic. The grass
and trees were bright In their new coat OF green
ana the sun was just warm enough 10 make a trip
on a wheel thoroughly no Aes Dirt
m@S s"H"S bui!leS made - the recent rains. Loose
but it has not been rolled or packed in it viii
WASH our again as soon as 1t rains. The Old cycle
pam rs IN really better condition than the one
Eough-cdge stones protrude through the path
especially in the centre. The loose gravel has been
'S"cu 10 me sues, where the riding ~ fair. There
Is q nasty pace At the Coney Island end Of the
p pso 1 Whirh should have been repaired months
80. LH're wa washout there last winter, and
sore Snaip ,t2Ies suck up and ruin tires by the
~ disgrace 10 civilized community.
"heclwoman who has given much attention to
dress for the wheel gives this advice to her sister
cyclists. Most women prefer TO have their skirts
reasonable length To do this they find lots OF
trouble In arranging or purchasing a skirt which
VIII sei properly when They On their wheel.
nave round this an excellent idea Line the skirt.
b Sanfss ss sisb TN ss T dress from
There are some cyclists who disposed to test
tho right OF the city officials to keep them Off the
now speedway II Is expected that the speedway
Will be finished and ready 10 be opened TO the pub
lie on Decoration Day. The driveway will be ad-
mrably adapted for the speeding OF the trotter.
but II will not he good road for the bicycle. In
summing up the situation yesterday prominent
wh"clinau saG. There are three reasons why the
speedway VIII not suit cyclists First. IL Is not fit.
second IL not proper and third II Is not safe"
The speedway will have a springy clay bed with
loan surface The Park Department has right
to exclude from and make regulations regarding
the use of driveways under It's Jurisdiction.
There ri members who Joined the League
OF American Wheelmen last week compared
with 2lsi for the corresponding week last year.
OF the new members New-York had l6. with
total % q 1874. Pennsylvania, 49, with total OF
g or2. Massachusetts. ii5. with total OF II sos. and
New Jersey. y. with II total OF 6.l29
There a throng Of riders at the Manhattan
Beach track yesterday afternoon getting ready FOR
the National circuit meet Saturday. Among
those noticed were Bald Michael Taylore Taylor,
Tiius Cooper. and a host OF amateurs. Bald did
som. excellent work showing that his preliminary
training I'm the South has done him good
The Harlem Wheemen. at a meeting held At the
clubhouse on Monday night. decided 10 withdraw
"A individuals from the l.. a. ".
An excellent collapsibe bicycle crate can now DO
purchased FOR g 70 Many people sending their
wheels into 'he country Those who play golf In
ciude their golf sticks In tho crates