The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-20
THE WHEEL

try decided last week to abandon rae
ing. John S. johnson and f. c. Bald.
will in all probability be seen on the
track no more. johnson has been
prominent for nearly decade, and can
proudly point to an unusual record
Bald has left for Europe aboard the
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse with Jockey
Tod Sloan. The noted cycler con-
templates following the horses on the
other side under the tutelage of the
midget pilot of thoroughbreds.
Bald left Sheepshead bay rather sud-
denly for his home in Buffalo, to ar
range his business affairs so that he
can leave the country. Only to few
intimate friends did the famous cyclst
confide his intentions. He trained as
usual in the morning at the Manhattan
Beach track, and even his trainer,
Doc" Morrow. was in the dark con-
corning the cannon balfs' future
movements. But the pacemakers for
Elkes and Linton had heard of Bald $
intended departure and talked of moth
ing else.
Bald has not trained with his ac-
customed attention this year.
Boston has just built the largest
cycling machine in the world. 1t is
tricycle., weighing nearly a ton and
standing fully II feet high. 1t requires
nine men to operate it, one to direct
it's course and eight to propel its pedals.
1t attains a great speed, too, consider
ing its weight, being capable of over 80
miles an hour. Its great size has at
tracted for it much attention. It's
driving wheels are each IL feet in di-
ameter and weigh in the neighborhood
of $500 ponds. They are rubbber-tired
and fitted with ball-bearings to facili-
tate their smooth running. They are
driven by chain gearing, connected with
-1atS If
connect with each shaft. the men SIT
ing in a row between the wheels. The
front steering wheel is over seven feet
in diameter. 1t is controlled by chain
and wheel easily handled by one man.
He sits in front and guides it course.
evading obstacles with little d fticulty.
On a level road one man could easily
push it along from behind. but at least
three would be necessary to move 1t
by the pedals.
The Cubans are adopting American
methods in advertising bicycles and are
striving hard to master the English
language as is evidenced by the follow
ing from an advertisement in a Havana
newspaper: This is without doubt
one of the factories of first-ciass BIZ
cyclettes and of the most universal
credit, and We affirm that no other has
this credit with more merits, by the
goodness, intelligence and care en-
ployed in the preparation and perfec-
tionment of his wheels"
A writer in the Ladies Home Journal
thus Eliminates: ITO those persons
seeking exercise there are features in
bicycling that especially commend 1t
for worthy consideration. 1t encour-
ages sobriety, gives steadiness OF
nerves, requires quick perception ana
decision and promotes deep breathing.
During the summer months l arise at
$50 a. m. and mount my wheel Tor
little run of Is or % miles. first warm
ing my stomach with a cup of clear
coffee Returning, | take thorough
physical exercise for all of the muscl0 S
of the body that have not been brought
into play while cycling. Then my
bath, and as l need no breakfast L take
none. Having no feeling of exhaustion,
l settle myself for the literary work of
the morning with clear brain ana
body unincnmbered with food.
whoever rides a bicycle should bear
in mind that while he is developing
leg muscles and lung capacity and is
assured of chest expansion, 1t may be
at the expense of the arm. shoulder,
neck and chest muscles; therefore, spe-
cial exercises for the upper part of the
body should always supplement the
use of the bicycle. An excellent combi-
nation may be secured in all-around
development by use of the wheel and
lawn tennis. But whether indulging
to any extent in bicycling, golf, lawn
tennis, croquet, rowing, etc, exercises
which are apt to cause profuse perspi-
ration, never neglect following the
same with suitable bath. A sponge
bath of salt water. when possible. will
be found the best"
There is strong possibility that
Jimmie" Michael will again return to
the cycle track before the season closes.
Michael has not been very brilliant
success as jockey, and, while the
midget does not say much, those who
know him best expect that he will be
| back in the game again before long.
Michael recently paid a visit to the
National Cycling association head
quarters, and while there talked with
| Cooper, Kiser and some of the other
| riders and was evidently trying to find
out about the present racing condi-
| tions.
The high-rollng cyclist, Alex M
| Schreyer who completed a sensational
| ride recently on the top Of a 195-foot
chimney at Fourteenth street and
Pennsylvania avenue in Washington, is
riding there again.
| of the chimney with practically no
shelter for a week and three days.
| At the time it was claimed that he
was strapped to the chimney or fast
| ened to the race track in some way.
It was not believed that he would have
| undertaken the perilous performance
| otherwise.
In order to satisfy the public that the
| danger attached to his effort had not
| been minimiZed by straps or any fast
| enings, Schreyer gave an exhibition of
what he could do in beating world S
| records at various distances. The
events of the evening included a quar-
er-mile dash. a half mile. mile and
| fve-mile run. He also made a five
| hour race against the worlds record of
| 37% miles. During his 10-days ride
| Schreyer had many narrow escapes
| The bicycle ordered by that reckless
Hindoo rajah is attracting great deal
! of attention among English wheelmen.
1t is to be heavily plated with gold,
| frame and rims and spokes. and gems
ara Sind il while very Sa66 10