New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-19
CYCLING.
ROAD AND PATH IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN.
MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATED CYCLING CLUBS
BUsY-BALD AT BASEBALL GAME
WORK ON NEPrUNE-AvE STOPPED.

BUsy-BALD At A BASEBALL GAME
WORK ON NEPTUNE-AvE. STOPPED.
Organized wheelmen. now that the outdoor sea
son has opened taking the liveliest interest IN
road Improvement The Associated Cycling Clubs
OF this borough and tho similar organization OF
Brooklyn busy these days attempting to secure
additional facilities for riders OF the wheel The
organization In Brooklyn has done much for wheel
men In the past, and the interest taken by the
ton shows that good results are bound to accrue.
The Associated cycling Clubs OF Brooklyn VIII en-
bers are Of the opinion that this much desired i'm
provement Will be made. The officials say IT can
ps sion Of the N Ewn S haye
also been received from the committees having
grant the League of American Wheemens request
for as much OF the appropriation for good roads
asked for as is possible.
George V. Brewer, Park Commissioner for Brook
lyn. in talk before the Associated Cycling Clubs
on Monday night. said he was heartily In favor
Of improved roads and cycle paths. He promised
that he would aid the wheelmen ir their efforts
in that direction wherever II was possible. Mr.
Brewer said he contemplated making repairs on
the Old cycle .ath running to Coney Island az soon
surfaced, The foundstions Of tie Old V path vii; DO
Fl. sso has n mind rir certain
improvements on the Shore Road. He promised
lied into circular walks and cycle paths The Com
missioner believes that IN time the Eastern Park
way can be much improved and beautifed. ana
be made TO resemble Riverside Drive In this Dor
ough.
Eddie Raid. the leader Of the professional rid
ers' revolt against the League Of American Wheel
men. q spectator at the baseball game n
Brooklyn Yesterday. Bald is something OF an all
around sportsman. and he seemed TO be we'll
pleased at the manner In which the home team dis
n ha oh ,nior
the innings that the outlaw leader looked troubled
In those intervals Bald looked rot unlike the
forks in the road where the League of American
Wheeimen has not put up guide boards There is
knows not which way 10 turn He realizes that
@ fR sn p Savs s sesn 81 Ss fS.r him
like to know where those purses are coming from.
Wheelrnen who ride much in Brooklyn realize
that an emphatic improvement can be made near
the rendezvous opposite the Parade Grounds. In
Fort Hamilton-ave. outside OF Prospect Park there
is more less congestion where riders go out and
come in from the circle Many collisions occur
here. particularly on Saturdays. holidays and at
night II riders would always keep 10 the right
much trouble would be avoided. but In a throng
sequence. The incline from the curb 10 the circle
Is too narrow to allow two riders TO pass unless
should not be wdened 70 twice or thrice its present
width. II is dangerous spot at present.
Work on Neptune ave has been stopped for the
present Two inspectors duty there TO
that work Is done. II Is said that the
contractor is not doing the work on the plans orig
inally agreed upon Since The Tribune called at
tention 10 the gates at the Harwey Avenue Bridge
they have not been kept closed.
ROADS NEED NOT BE SAFE FOR BICYCLES
Lansing, Mich. April 1s-The Michigan Supreme
Court. in a decision rendered to-day held that the
State laws do not require townships. cities and
villages 70 keep highways in safe condition for
bicycle riding the duties Of the municipality ceas-
ing with the maintenance OF safe roads for other
classes Of vehicles