New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-22
WOMEN AND BICYCLE DAY.
GOOD ADVICE FOR OLD AS WELL AS
FOR NEW RIDERS.
FACTS AND FANcTEs FROM FAR AND NEAR
ABOUT THE SPORT NETWORK is

ABOUT THE SPORT NETWORK is
REVIEWING TO-DAY
wheelwomen are now thoroughly enthusiastic.
and Bicycle Day has To-day Will be celebrated
by hundreds OF fair riders throughout New-forK
City The must not have II all their own way,
the women said. and pretty suits were purchaseo
that will be admired by all lovers Of the beautiful
and that sure to harmonize with the natty cos
tunes OF the athletic escort Some riders are won
derinR wba, the immortal Father OF his Country
would say could he review the parade as part Oh
his birthday celebration but II is safe TO assume
that he would be to declare. wfth all lovers OF
TRUTH that It inspiring and beautiful sight
The successful observance OF this day as birth
day OF Washington will be likely TO make It per-
manent bicycle one, and women will have large
share in Its success
There has been a rush for wheels by ardent
converts during the last few days and 1t Is pre-
dicted that to-days celebration will add to the num-
Der Of 'wheelers." To these. well as to others
who contemplate learning to ride. the advice OF
successful and fearless cycllst is commended. She
says for thing: There is no place like the street
for learning to ride learned how to handle the
elusive rubber steed in four lessonsof course with
a teacher-while friends OF mine. afraid OF the out
doors. came out OF the riding school timid and I'M
able TO mount after twelve afternoons OF instruc-
ton. They shvered II cat appeared before them
and almost dropped OF II crack OF whip sounded
behind. The sight OF man was new terror; the
window Of every house contained an Imaginary
pepper. and little joting their teeth i'm
mediate edge Too long a stay In school makes a
woman timid OF riding In the open air. 50 would
personally advise that every prospective purchaser
OF wheel should 90 possible on the
street. Select quiet one. asphalt paved. would
say. and have quick, strong teacher. who will look
after the interests OF the wobbler but who will not
save It from every little jolt Learn first how to
mount and dismount. because these two are really
No alR and % rid thn
woman who knows how to mount will know how 10
ride soon after. 1t Is wise to keep lookout for
every danger. The hande-bars must be held lightly
but firmly, and the unsteady gait OF the primary
pupils wheel will disappear after few lessons.
"Timidty produced by fail will never be cured
except by persiste riding There is little or
danger in wheeling II the rider is careful and OBJ
serves the rules Of the road. and though there will
be little frightened feeling. added tired back
at FIRST the exhilarating delights OF cycling will
soon make the rider forget all about It.
Of course, there are women who ought never to
ride. but there are also thousands who certainly
should. for the reddening of their cheeks and the
restoration OF their nervous energy. Cold feet and
hands fee before pedals and handle-bars and I
know many who were invalids and have been cured
OF nervous diseases by persistent riding
AND where shall the enthusiastic wheelwoman
rider adds this champion OF cycling Where but
In the country, OF course Away from trucks ana
really enjoy her wheel Twenty-Five minutes will
,sufiice to get away from brick and mortar and
who can picture the delight and conceit OF charm
Ing girl as she spins through the smiling country
side with an admirer or chosen chum. and knows
that she is temporary monarch of all she surveys7
II the unwecome SEE Of broken tire offends
her ear. che will. II she is wise. find some mendng
paste in her toolbag repair the break and ride
back slowly to town. having tho additional Joy OF
being clever enough to repair the delight Of her
heart"
A club woman who rides well that her friends
consider her authority on all matters pertain
ing to the bicycle has a good deal to say about
how to learn to ride. and how not to- Every
woman who is able to walk ought to ride" she
says and they should have pluck enough not to
get discouraged after the first unsuccessful at
tempt The reason a beginner Is so tired after the
first lesson is because the muscles little used
called to do much unaccustomed work. but the
fatigue will pass of. and. the lessons
peated will disappear entirely leaving her with
stronger and better developed body than she has
ever possessed
81 have few rules that consider invaluable"
tend to Your biSycie and Study t IL oniy ana do
avoid the common mistake among novces that. be-
to balance IT, it will not fall. and II you are sensi
along Comfortably The body Should be- as a' much
part OF the machine as possible. and should incline
ports the riders entire weight The front wheel Is
used for balancing and steering
MY third rule Is that beginners should avoid the
city as much as possible and get out into the open
country roads where there scarcely any OBJ
structions, and where, in consequence, the rider
may give her entire attention to her machine.
Webbing will gradually disappear, when one keeps
note of the point OF direction and IL is only prac
tice that produces good as well as fearless
rider.
TT is a common mistake OF learners to mount on
up grade and become tired out before they
mence the trip. The right thing to do, in order to
save needed strength, is to mount on down
grade, pedal little while. and then turn. when the
speed that has been acquired will make riding
easy
AN important thing TO remember is that full
meal ought not to be eaten just before starting:
not for hour previous should any great amount
Of food be taken into the stomach. Ice cream and
iced soda positively dangerous Loose, COM
Portable clothing should be worm so that breathing
will not be difficult.
beginners are often discouraged when they are
nothing TO learn, yet they have a feeling Of
insecurity and dissatisfaction. Practice is the only
advice here, and II II is followed faithfully. 1t will
result in turning out an expert wheelwoman, who
will tell everybody she knows that riding tho
bicycle is tho true exercise The rule Of the road,
keep 10 the right pass on the left anything going
In the direction, II observed will render acc
dents almost impossible and II woman is observ-
ant she will learn something at each new ride that
Will teach her more than volumes of advice can.
bicycling trains and quickens the senses, de-
velops courage. presence OF mind and quickness Of
sight. and. II rightly and sensiby used, will
strengthen the body and brighten and purify the
mind by the new gmpses Of natures beauty and
freshness"