New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-05

| ton Of the roadway Of that structure. The plank
| ing has away the Bridge proper, and the
rider on the structure meets with series OF jumps
and bumps all the way This is particularly
true when tmld rider prefers to ride outside the
trolley tracks. It is rather better riding between
the trolley tracks, but II is less dangerous In the
roadway proper. The blocks the approaches
are also rough and uneven. There is a point IN
| Bedford-ave. Eastern Parkway, which should
be repaired at once. The hill between Eastern
Parkway and the trolley tracks is rough and I'M
even. At places the manhole covers protIuae
| gerous. especially at night The asphalt In sixth.
ave, one OF the popular wheelways 10 fISsp.so5i
| now from Flstbush-ave 10 Fourteenth-st., except
at Unon-st Here the pavement is rough and f fTl
crossing has not been aspha,ed There Il dS9
which should be filled Many falls happen at this
point every DAY. The G5Csssns a. Pr6speef Park
should also be repaired.
The attempt Of Charles Murphy TO ride mile
| minute paced by locomotive on June 81 In con-
nection with the League OF American Wheeelmen
! State meet at Patchogue has aroused lively dis
cussion among riders Of the wheel, and the chances
are that there will be large turnout OF wheelmen
to witness the attempt. Many will go to the meet
| at Patchogue on. their wheels. There IL good
road from Hicksvie, through Farmingdale ana one
| from the Merrick Road through Amityville The
start is near a little village called haywood. at
+ which place there is small hotel The engine
will draw one car. TO the rear platform of which
will be attached specially constructed wind shield
Below the platform the space will be boarded IN.
and a broad white line painted to guide the rider.
The timers will be men well known IN the sporting
world for their efficiency In this line. TO prevent
any Of error eher s1aTt fr bV m e
trio bell sounded by a specially designed striker.
smooth-surfsced boards Three-quarters OF this Is
for the start Then comes the measure mile ana
Of two miles is absolutely straight. and the
uTed mile is prsee,ay eye ear 0ny AND any yaqa
ton from the true level
Agents and dealers attributing some loss OF
business TO the prevalence OF the scorchng evil In
their respective localities Their argument is, that
although considering the total number OF bicyclists
accidents rare, timd riders decline to 80 into
the question from the actuarial standpoint, and In
numerous instances do not buy wheels because they
are afraid Of getting knocked over by the fast
riders. At the time it is admitted that the
favorable testimony OF fast road riders greatly
Usually slow to indorse measures looking toward
| the enforcement OF speed regulations. The trade
w against yns o. ali ana
properly sanctioned road racing or the setting
cty and town suthortes Of certain roads or sec
tons of roads for speedways. This has been done
wheelmen and the public.
The club runs Of the Harlem wheelmen for June
start a. m. distance 100 miles. June IT, wonens
run. start p June IS. Lake Success, start $50
a. m; distance Il miles; June %, Joint run Of the
Associated Cycling Clubs OF New-York City to Col
in advance for dinner at destination. A moderate,
steady pace will be set.
II IS interesting to note the rise and fall IN bicycle
prices in the twenty-one years. In 1877 the
highest grade sold for ss2 90 In 1883 the price had
advanced 10 SAP So Two years later the ordinary
reached its highest value. and the best grade sold
for $50 In 1887 the price had dropped 10 $3.50 The
rear-drviug safety made It's appearance in 1855 at
SS5. and four years later. when pneumatic tires
were added, the price was $50 From 1892 the price
steadily declined Tht H. when the STANDARD xan hs
the chanes again ga raised me price to w. Pres
that prices have reached the lowest point and that
supported by the advance in the cost Of materials
and labor and the general prosperity Of the coun-
Road racing privileges have suffered more OF less
curtaiment in the last two years. and in few
lions the sport has been stopped altogether. Pro-
moters OF hrst-class contests. however usually
have little difficulty in getting sanction from city
and town authorities Road racing is an excellent
those who unaertaks the q tge rsc as
should exercise great care In seeing that privileges
The story OF the development Of the chainless
forms one OF the most interesting chapters In the
history OF the cycle industry The new driving
nsf Of the 10 Iss
invention, supported by the business energy and
skill Of great corporations.
The best of the numerous oil and gas lamps now
sale show many improvements over previous
models With a moderate amount OF attention
from the rider clogging by the products of combus-
ton is impossible in the oil lamps, and the best gas
lamps have been simplifed that they give practi-
cally no trouble
The Pope Manufacturing Company has just issued
useful pamphlet entitled Law OF the Road as
Applied 10 Bicycles" which clearly enunciates the
foundation principles Of road law and deduces
users OF the highway in general and bcyclists In
particular.
In Germany no rider considers himself full
hedged wheelman unless he belongs to one or more
wheel clubs The Germans are essentially fra
ernai people and II the Teutonic brother Is not ad
mited 10 club he Is pretty sure 10 md another
to take him In.
The fact that electric automobiles well out Of
the experimental stage is regarded OF special
significance 70 physicians. An always trustworthy
selfpropeIled carriage would certainly have ten
dency to lessen the burdens OF many busy city
doctors.
Certain authorities on mems wear say that fash
ion In knickerbockers shows a tendency backward |
toward the close hitting garments which were In |
vogue a few years ago
Perhaps few words OF counsel TO the novice |
who proposes touring may not be out OF place |
He will be perpexed concerning hiss outht A |
good plan Is to make out on paper list OF the l