The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-06
WITH THE WHEELMEN.

Before it completes the final arrangements
for the International worlds championship, to
pc ned under its auspices in August next at
Montreal, the Canadian Wheelmen's associa-
ton intends to investigate very thoroughly
the racing situation as it exists on this side
of the border. The Canadian BODY has not
committed itself to the L. A. W.. but at the
same time it has yet to approach the Ma
tional Cycling association in reference to an
understanding.
Since George D. Gideon, when chairman of
the L. A. W. racing board, practically COM
mltted the league to the support of new
Dody IN Europe, intended to antagonize the l.
&. A., but which died a-bornin', there has
not been the most friendly sort of feeling
vowed the action of his predecessor, who
might not have studied the threatened conten-
ton of the other side with the proper amount
OF care, but the breach partially opened has
left an excuse which might be utilized for
Just such an occurrence would make pcs
sfble a recognition of the N. c. A. if that
body presents its side to the I. C.. A.
Despite the repeated assertions that no N
C.: A. rider visiting the other side will be
allowed to compete under the rules of any
organization affiliated with the l. c. A., the
TACT remains that several who intend to cross
in the spring feel confident from an inside
source that they will race in France ant other
countries. In England the professional class
mas had little or nothing to do for couple
OF seasons, owing to the cornering of the best
British stars by a tire company, which has
discouraged competition, instead of fostering
1t. Paris rules France and also dictates to
Belgium tracks, besides exerting an influence
in Berlin and other German cities.
Paul Thomas. of the Century wheelmen,
has been awarded the New York division of
the Century Road clubs medal given annual
~ for mileage and meritorious rides. Dur
ing 1898 Thomas registered $500 miles, of
which there were one triple century, six
doubles and twenty-six 1G0-mile runs. Thomas
devoted all of his spare moments grinding
out mileage. and many times drove his wheel
long distances through mud, slusf, rain or
snow. On June l this hardy whee;man an
nexed the record between New York and
Hudson, riding the 129 miles, part of which
was over roads almost impossible in fifteen
hours. Later in the year Thomas assai.ed the
New York to Albany record with success,
clipping nearly five hours off the previous
fastest time
South Africa now has Jimmy Michael
That isn't his name, but a 17-year-o.d cyclist
has been doing such wonderful work the
track in that part of the world that he is
referred to the Michael of Africa. Like the
Welsh Rarebit, young George Kruger is di-
minutive in stature and possesses extraordi-
nary staying power we'll great speed.
Although he is not related to his namesake
Dom Paul. Kruger's recent riding is a ia
vorite subject of gossip in the Transvaal
among those who follow wheeling. The little
fellow is regarded as 4 world heater, and If
he continues to display the same remarkable
speed which has for him fame lie will
probably be sent out trip of conquest
around the world.