New-York tribune., 1900-03-11
IN THE CYCLING WORLD
FOR THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEEL
MEN NATIONAL MEET
CENTURY RIDING PROMISES TO BE PoPU-
LAR-NOTEs AND COMMENTS

Milwaukee. with characteristic energy has al
ready commenced work preparatory to the Ma
tional meet OF the League of American Wheelmen.
July 10-}5 the dates decided upon for the rea-
son that this is of the most delightful seasons
in Wisconsin. permanent Executive Committee.
having in charge the meet arrangements has been
erganized with A ID. Meiselbach as chairman
Mr. Me.selbach is one Of the most prominent wheel
men Of Milwaukee and Wisconsin. He has been
OF the leading factors years I'm the trade.
Iastne ano sport OF cycling and his acceptance OF
the place rendered him Is good assurance that
meet memorable. Associated with him viii be
?. p Van Yalkenburg. the leader OF League forces
in The West. and Otto Dorner for three years
CHAIRMAN OF the League Of American Wheelmen
viii be working for the meet include the prominent
Mheelmen Of ,te State and members Of the citi-
Interest in the affair.
Century riding promises 20 be more popular this
year than in any previous season. Nearly all the
prominent clubs in the Metropolitan district have
applied 10 the Associated Cycling Clubs for sane
non for spring Those that have secured
dates nclcde the following orga MIA ttous: Century
Wheemen April 2s: Prospect Wheelmen Of North
New York May % Vigant Cycle Club. May 20;
Metropolitan Bicycle Club. June 3. and Madison
Wheelmen, June L. Another important century
jaunt viii be held by the hustling members of the
Century Road Club of America early in April Last
year ssve-al runs engaged more thau five hundred
riders, and one registered nine hundred who COM
or these runs President NJ T. Bridgman nf the
Metropolitan Bicycle Club and chairman of the
Race Committee OF the Associated Clubs has do
mated twenty pound racing wheel 10 the captain
OF the club having the largest aggregate number
OF survivors runs ending July / A great deal
work during season Of runs Is reiegated to the
captain without any recognition beyond the faint
pralSe "i ms clu9 mates and too often with their
condemnation. Members OF clubs will. in turning
out on these century runs furnish substantial
support 10 this officer and enable one of them to
become possessor OF high grade bicycle
The Royal Arcanunn Wheelmen have added to
their roll fiftV members this wear The
bowling and pool tournaments now in progress at
the clubhouse serve to keep up an increased in
terest and large attendance of members even
ings- The recent barn dance crowded the club
priz IN the teeocitS riis f Liam won secomd
smoker viii be given next Saturday. for which
elaborate preparations are being made.
Recent developments in cycling circles make
possible the holding Of the worlds CHAMPIONSHIPS
IN this branch Of sport in this country FOR many
are in favor Of bringing the mest TO Buffalo next
year This viii insure the Attendance of the crack
racing men Of America. France. England, Belgium.
Holland and Italy, if the proper steps are taken 10
them for 1901. The fast men of this country
are now making ready to start for France ride
the worlds championships Of 1900 at the Paris Fair
The Pennsylvania Commission. which VIII urge
Congress 10 pass the bill appropriating s5eO0J
good roads. presented by Senator Penrose and Con
gresham Graham, consists Of A. j. Cassatt, pres-
dent OF the Pennsylvania Railroad: Ex-Governor
Beaver, John p Elkln, the Attorney General Of the
state; H. b Worrell chairman of the League of
American Wheelmen State Highway Improvement
committee; II. NJ. Breckenridge and H. c. Snavely.
An expert, in speaking about motor cycles and
automobiles says: a subject which Is especially
before every motorist AT the minute and one that
should engage the attention Of manufacturers at
once is the proper protection Of all working parts
including transmission gearing from mud a nd dust
lislI lI7I mere Is more thah one car which has
@ 1II'IuiTE iE no protection from mud and in fact in