New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-22
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
THE SNOW OF ONLY ONE DAYS DURA-
TON.
DEALERS SATISFIED WITH THE NO SHOW PLAN
THE ANNUAL DECORATION DAY RACE
NOTES AND COMMENTS.


There Is a disposition in como quarters TO bring
up the discussion again as to cycle shows OF Ma
tional character. Among the sensible dealers,
however, no such talk exists One OF the most
prominent dealers In the city. when seen yesterday,
had this to say the subject: Il was one or the
most earnest advocates in the city regarding
shows and really thought that we could not do
without them. ! had become accustomed TO shows.
and | could not see ahead. Now / realize that
shows are no longer necessary. Bicycle Day, 10
be generally observed all over the country, Is
much more sensible demonstration. and 1t VIII be
better for the rider and the prospective purchaser
as we'll as for the dealer and manufacturer. have
cleaned this from talks with other dealers and
from my own experience sold moro wheels In
ten days In March this year than ever sold before
during the entire month OF March In any OF tho
ten years that have been In the bicycle business
This Ia no exaggeraton, and II other dealers are
doing as well, they certainly have no cause TO find
fault More people will ride wheels this year than
ever before. and | look for a prosperous season
all around. Then. wheels are cheaper this year.
which viii help epvc the saes that they
cannot afford. or course the reduction inprice has
ers should cell from two TO four times the usual
number Of wheels this year II rs i apparent thar
OF people seen awheel on the streets and roads Is
the hes, indication OF the general Interest in BIZ
cycling.
The racing men OF this district are interested In
the annual Decoration Day twenty-fve-mile road
race. which will be conducted this year under the
auspices OF the Associated Cycling Clubs OF New
York 1t has been suggested again that the race
be held on Riverside Drive but the chances are
that the same objections will be found against inc
holding Of the there that were found last year
Tho city officials do not seem 20 think that such
n place should be given 10 a race Of any sort.
and they realize that they will be supported by
many liberal minded people II they take tnat posi-
ton The old Irvington- Mllburn course, in New
idaal
done much 10 ruin 1t. The race might be held In
nearby Westcheser or on Long isrand; Inc pro
lilly course and such a course can be found on
the North Shore Road on Long isann e6 are
sides. the road is in splendid condition. II might
not he difficult matter TO secure the necessary
permit TO hold the race there
The Wheelway League which has built all OF the
cycle paths In and about indianapolis held
meeting last week and let the contracts for twenty
five miles OF paths around Indianapolis. The stock
holders Of the League contributed tho money. and
900 shares OF stock were sold within week The
League expects TO have all OF these paths finished
by June l. They extend along three Waterways
Of m. League has met with the approval OF
every wheelman in the city. and II means mat nat
cyclists when they visit that city next August than
any city In the country.
Are the hfty-dollar and seventy-hve-dollar bi-
cycles on sale now as good as tho same make
OF wheels which were-sold for 800 last year. was
asked of n welknown manufacturer yesterday
Il am glad to have the opportunity TO answer that
question publicly" said the wheemaker The
query has been put 10 me privately many times.
and | suppose the same is true OF other dealers l
believe that the average hftydolar bicycle on the
market Is Just good ne the wheel made by the
same maker and sold for 800 last year. In some
cases this years wheel may be httle better man
the wheel OF a year ago. Many persons ask now
such can be the case, and the answer Is n simple
The maker will put out more wheels; and the
he makes the cheaper he can make them
As TO how the dealer can stand IT, that Is eN-
plained Just as easily and II you talk TO any OF
than satisfied with the present conditions.
They ought be- While their commissions have
been cut down perhaps 80 per cent. they expect TO
times many wheels than at the same time last
year While the profit OH each wheel is much less.
the returns on the whole are as much or more.
The Indianapolis l.. A. W. Bicycle Club. which
was organized in connection with the Meet Club
and Will furnish the members Of the Entertainment
and Reception committees. moved into It's club
house last week The club has secured a big,
roomy brick house In North Meridan-st. the resi-
dcnce street Of the city, two blocks from the Monu
ment. and viii keep open house during The week
Of the meet While the IIoosier hospitality may
not be az varied ms TINT offered AZ Louisville two
years ago there will he plenty OF IT, and IL will be
given with as much goodwin.
Tho snow yesterday only stopped cycling for the
day and 1t will probably disappear to-day Wheel
men look upon the fall as the last struggle Of win
weather.
About one hundred pacemakers were nut 10 work |
at the Charles River track. at Boston. yesterday.