New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-07
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
WILL BE BACK FOR BICYCLE DAY.
wliEELMES START FOR THE NATIONAL AssLN-
BLY-IMpoRTING sEcoNp-EATE RIDERS
CLUB ITEMS OF INTEREST
NOTES AND COMMENTS

GLIB ITEMS OF INTEREST
NOTES AND COMMENTS.
Several prominent cyclists ief, for St. Louis yes.
terday 20 be early on the ground for inc Na,ioNa'
assembly of the League o. American WneelmeA.
The majority however will not leave until the
o. m train tonight, and they vii! arrive al ST
Louis Wednesday morning. Mea who stand Eeh
In the councils OF the l.. a. w sa'd yesterday ga
1, was astonishing what lively interest cychs's
are taking in the plan suggested oy Inc lFi0""e
for q Bicycle Day February O.
George L stebbins tho president OF the Brooklyn
Bicycle Club said yesterday: The plan 10 celebrate
Bicycle Day on Washins,on's Birthday Is an ex-
ceIent one and the clubs O. the distrct Will, am
sure turn out and make the occasion a notable one
The idea o. making February % Bicycle Day is
especially good. because that is one OF the hohaays
on which the man really does no, Know what
TO do with himself Other holidays seem 10 be differ
ent in that respect Why this Is so DO not Know.
l simply know that it is so. Use it for Bicycle
Day. and cyclists will have an inning. think that
tire clubs Of both boroughs will take steps TO make
the day thoroughly enjoyable. know that the
clubs in Brooklyn discussing the plan OF going
calling among the stores which will keep open On
that date or course. all the principal stores will
keep open. The idea of allowing each dealer to
exhibit his new models as he may, see f., Is al
afternoon Our clue will hold meeting at No; 50
Hanson Place Tuesday night. and suppose that
ing Ing Dsy VIII take Some a''', 'SS"S 0p
Clubs of Long Island and OF the Logan Wheelmen.
and the new member OF the Racing Board for this
district, when seen yesterday. said: "Our members
among the Losans have talked about the matter OF
Ry l bay and M s at As S2af
ments to vs, The stores which are open S on that that
don't know what the new models are like and
Bicycle Day will give them just the opportunity
they are locking for.
Many letters are being received regarding Bicycle
Day. II. c. Douglass, L. a. w No 7iSo. writes
The action Of The New-York Tribune in reference
10 Bicycle Day February p will certainly meet
with the approval OF bicycle riders who desire 20
keep up with the new things that are offered by
the trade. would IKE 10 make suggestion.
think that riders aad dealers would greatly appre-
ciate /, II on the SUNDAY preceding February %
would devote much space as may he necessary
a tabulatcd list OF all the dealers who vii! keep
their storcs open and the makers whose wheels vii!
be exhibition giving the addresses IN order. be-
ginning at the lowest point in New-York and work
which they most desired to see. and they would
suggestion will meet with your approval
The importation of foreign racing TO this
country may in the erd stir UP considerable opposl
ton among the riders in this country Whether
the law. however can put stop 20 the bringing OF
these men into the country is question. Possibly
Il the American riders should combine and employ
competent lawyer they might be able TO cause
some trouble for the syndicates and promoters who
are bringing these riders here. The home riders
DO no, object much 10 the bringing over of first
class riders. for they realize that this will add an
international favor to the races Bat they do find
when The hsre are Pnt of O sensible who s or ready
Michael Linton Taylore and Chase They add zest
class riders are signed on the other side and brought
over TO do pacing az probabiy less salary than
halt on the promoters and have the foreigners
shipped back home.
The annual State meet OF the NewYork Division
will probably be held In this district some time IN
June or July. The State meet was held az Saratoga
last June and II was about as dismal an affair as
could have been ina gned. Had the meet been
held there the latter part OF July IN August.
early September. when the summer visitors were
there the success Of the meet would have been
assured. The majority o; the l.. A. w. members
live in this city, and they want the meet and
they will probably get IT. The wheemen OF the
State are even this early date looking forward
to the National meet for 1899 While the meet is a
long way of the State officials realize that II any
thing is TO be done must 6e 9ns quickly , tS
fact that the railroads Of New-England 90 not
ehusetts securing the plum The chances are that
NewYoTk STATE vii send b big deSsSti9n to In
the annual meet next year. Asbury Park, Louis,
WI we; men a. ,rn and !, IS a5oU, time that New
York had chance. Holding the annual meet here
ia In Pennsylvania last year
Early next month the Harlem Wheelmen will turn
their handsome clubhouse over TO corps Of plas
terers peperhangers ard decorators, VINO will
thoroughly overhaul the library. reception-roo:n,
cardroorn and dining-rooms, entirely color
scheme being carried out under the direction OF a
weil-known firm OF Interior decorators IN this city
Al the same tine il IS proposed build extern
sion back Of the library TO provide committee
rooms and officers quarters and 10 make for
a bowling alley in the cellar: gymnasium is also
The Board o! Governors has elected the following
TO serve as representatives, in the Associated Cy-
T9 g es qt a FredeT " DohSS9e
'"The Harlem Bulletin" tho oficis! organ Of the
printed In the Harlem raSng coiors blue ana white
!; sonaS ecn VIA IS 81 hc M e,, 20 raS'e men
year just closed.
Athletes and cyclists desiring 10 practise for
the games OF tho 18TH Regiment March can
use the arnory in the evening before and after
drills The raers will h2ye The exclusive use 0.
nights. ana the runners on Tuesday. Thursday and
FriGay nights.
The Logan Whee,men. o: Brooklyn. are enjoy
.rg ,hc indoor ~ :heir handsome clubhouse
No 2G7 S.x,havo. There VII re a meeting ~ me
Board O. Governors Tonight AZ O'Clock. on Feb I
ruary "a there viii he a REGULAR meeting o. the club
when a repor, viii Ae received from q committee
on The revision OF tae constitution and bylaws, and
as2 10 ske I@e o Fc GI ,y Pscpes eeeora
party viii be held on tie 18TH inst and tho annual
CLUB dinner Will ne on February g.
The Union League Wheel.nen Will held their an
rual reception g. Gramcrcy Lyceum on Fe5ruary B
- The officials o; mos: o. the prominent b.cy-e /
clubs have been invited
Extensive alterations arc being made in the new
clubroors Of the Quiil Club Wheelmer al No l2)
Nassar-st The rev quarters Will 5t ready for o.
cuoancv IN March The CLAD has made arrange
rnen;s Tor place To- the checking OF wheels ana
ia
and other conyen!enccs .or cyclists. which are
badly needed dowH;own.
c. J. O0ermayer. president oe tho sou:n Brook
lYn Mhee,rnen. ani Da-tY ~ crclisis Inft rns.or