New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
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CYCLING.
COLDER WEATHER DOES NOT KEEP
WHEELMEN INCONSISTENCIES
FOR wORKINGMEN-FORE
RIDERS DISSATISFIED.
RIDERS DISSATISFIED.

MANY riders OF the bicycle enjoyed at least a part
~ cbr.tmas on their wheels The lurrles OF snow
did something to ease the minds OF those VINO are
superstitious enough TO believe that green OhriS
mas means a fat graveyard" but not enough sho"
fell TO interfere with those who were out on tieh
wheels The flakes pelted into the races OIL '"e
riders going UP the Boulevatd about noon pu' they
were brushed aside and the snowfall soon ceased
To those who have learned the secret OF proper dress
for the wheel in cold weather the day was an ioed'
one for spin on the rubber tired machine SUI
stantial sweater. heavy woolen golf hose ana com-
Portable wooen gloves will enable the average
rider to enjoy a spin in such weather as tnat Oh
Yesterday in his regular bicycle suit and cap WITH
out thought Of discomfort. Tight clothing snounIo
never be worn In cold weateer as i, bpSe IN as
If one were starting for the North Pole TO those
ea of this sort are desirable for winter rid
ing In Brooklyn there was large outpourlng OF
wheemen on the Popg oney Tssnd from
Park almost like sleigh ride but IL was nHt
strong but cutting. The roads were In excellent
condition as a whole. although there were rev
from the rain Of Saturday But the rain Of sstur-
day also did the wheemen and the pn t at are re
last few moaths that the asphated streets were IN
horrible c99d5on The aspn and he rse Of u
day did more TO clean up the streets man tH 40
sand white Wings" could have accomplished IN
month
That tho bicycle has become an important dlu W
many workingmen throughout the country is an
undisputed fact Thousands OF these little machines
are used daily by people going TO and from work.
The bicycle is no longer purely vehicle or pleasure
and recreation as II was a few years ago. In
England cry has been raised for the manufacture
of a bicycle designed especially for the WORKING
man. which will be stanch and trustworthy rs
well as modest In cost. The idea is to nave ma
chine which will withstand much hard usage ana
ali
nuestion with the writer the other day one OF me
prominent makers of this country sald: Iney NAV y
American workingmen have no such cause Ior count at
plant Yor take the for this year
YOU will find the ideal wheel for the workingma i
1t possibly little too hcavy ITt and and sUeed
hn. II was the machine for those who wantcu
t T EDSkns abo8 oG VIII ah
OF the prominent makers next year VIII IA nSo arev
dye 1o o, and the other for the buckingham
and others who want machine wnch w" h,, myo
cells for a modest sum now does not mean that II
is ramshackle sort Of machine wnlcn WIN no
money yH 70 make light delicate machines and that
IS the rea son why they sell for more
Most OF the foreign riders who were brought 10
this country 70 take part in the recent ou.ia"
tournament AZ Madison Square Garden are THOR
ouehy diseruntled dsconsolate and disappointed
lot Great things held out to them regaru-
ing the money that they would be apie 10 MAKE
ir this country When they arrived they rounu
that professional racing in this country hao oeei
nearly destroyed by the professional promoters as
"a the case in France Most of the foreigners oon-
emplated remaining in this country until the next
outdoor racing season opens, but they nave
their minds and the majority OF mem mem M Nhodv is
home long before the winter is over N0oouy -
surprised that Tomase. Meyers, F1scner, fascae'
Chevaer and MARCUS should nave t man tSe cycling
racing conditions as they are put lhey az Lrour
P aer az FOR h is an old Pittsburg boy who has
been racing abroad for several seasons. IL "ou9
nntbenic information from his friends In this coun-
try before he sailed for this side OF the AiIano0
riders and Americans is all rot. The colored rider
Taylor ia man who can outsprint any OF I'M, .ne
sToWsd thai they wanted none Of the foreigners
game at the recent tournament by refusing to meet
them. '''''
The Madison wheemen will celebrate the formal
opening of their new clubhouse by giving house
| warming on New Years Eve The evenings pro-
gramme includes entertainment by profession
ais q dance in the new ballroom. and a dinner In
| the clubs dining The membership mas
grown to such proportions that invitations have
been restricted to members and their friends. but
New Years Day will be given over to visitors. and
| has been furnished in good taste. In the sub
basement wheel racks and lockers. with ao-
| nommodati ons for two hundred wheels, and pro-
yision for more should It be needed The entrance
to the sub-basement is through passageWay rom
One-hundred- and eleventh-st In the basement are
The pool and billiard tables and cafe On the first
floor are the parlor and BALLROOM On the second
| Aoor are the dining rooms. library and meeting
rooms On the third floor are the gymnasium and
| APARTMENTS for the steward
Fremont. Ohio. Is 70 be the scene OF test as TO
wbeelmen's rights 10 ride on the sidewalks when
! the roads are In impossible condition. r. s.
Thomas local official OF the League Of American
| Wheelmen will contest the case, and he VIII re-
| 0f a Ohio Division.
come will be awaited with interest
THE RACETRACK.