New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-02
CYCLING.
THE AUTOMOBILE IN THE SNOW AND
ICE.
THE LOCAL cLURs WILL. WAIT UNTIL. THEY Sci
WHAT THE l.. A w WILL no REGARDING
RACING CONTROL - wHEEI.MEN
ENJOYING THEIR IN


DOOR SEASON
While the trucks, cars. wagons and carriages
drawn by horses were often stalled yesterday on
account Of the snow and Ice tho automobiles we're
gliding along with unconcern and utter disregard
OF the conditions which existed. Tho horses slipped
and elid around the frozen snow and ice. caus-
ins many vexatious bockades and DELAYS IN the
crowded narrow downtown thoroughfares The
automobiles whisked along Fifth-ave and through
the downtown Streets and II there a blockade
It WIS not Of their causing. Tho workers for good
roads look upon the new style OF vehicle as an
ally IN the cause FOR better paVeo gsnc o
use the cry for better paved Streets and ROADS VIII
become even more general than the wheelnen wore
ever able 10 mako II There VIII ~ no ,9lser nr a
excuse for paving streets with Religion blocks end
END e the sy VIM one ne NAV e ask What the
automobile has to do with cycling Many OF me
facturo Of automobiles and several more will do so.
Tho two seem to work together
wheemen identihed with the League Of Aueri-
can Wheelmen are still discussing tbs advisaonty
OF the League giving UP the control OF racing In
this district the majority of the members OF the or
ganization appear to be disguised with the entire
racing situation. but other cities and states may
not prove 70 be so unanimous. The president OF
ono Of the prominent bicycle clubs. when seen yes
tcrday said II attended the recent meeting OF the
newly organized association. and from what heard
the League giving up tho control of the sport Some
Of the bicycle clubs. however. appear to prefer TO
wait until after the annual meeting OF the League
Of American Wheeimen at Providence before they
take action in the matter" From other sources
It learned that in case the League OF AneTi-
can Wheemen decided to retain control Of the
sport many Of tho clubs. II not the majority or
them. would stick TO the League Of American
NVheelmcn in preference TO throwing their support
to any other organization. Some time ago letter
was sent from the Newly division Office ask
Ing the veteran members whether they favored the
League giving up racing Tho votes have been
coming in for the last week. and they were counted
Yesterday. II was announced that Of the $50 re-
plies received only So voted IN favor OF the League
retaining supervision over the sport
The members OF the organized clubs IN this dis
trct are enjoying the pleasures Of their indoor
season Various club and interclub tournaments
are being held and the lveest interest is evtnced
Tho Nassau Wheemen will hold their annual re-
ception at the Knapp Mansion, in Brooklyn. on
Monday evening The first Of the series OF ladies
nights wiz be held the clubhouse on Feori-
nry e. On February d the club will give stag
euchre party. The clubs bowling team ia second
team will be entered in the Associated Cycling
Clubs basketball tournament.
The Morris wheemcn VIII give dance and re-
ception at Metropolis Hall Third-ave. and One-hun-
dred-and- forty -second-st.. on February O. Dane
Ing will begin az p m
II was announced yesterday that ct the recent
Cycle Show 10 new members had Joined the League
Of American Wheelmen. The Junior department Of
the League is said 10 be doing well One Junior
member secured DOZEN regular applications in
the last month.