The evening times., 1900-03-06

In the plans of the various cycle clubs
Of the District for the approaching season
is one that has in contemplation the de-
sertion Of the League of American Wheel
men for the National Cycle Association
owing to the practical abandonment Of rae
ing by the former association.
The principal tracks and cycle paths will
be under the control of the National Cycle
Association during the season, and the Iro-
fessional side Of the sport viii be almost
entirely managed by IL. 1t is expected that
Athletic Park viii be leased to the National
Cycle Association. and that many impor-
tant racing events and exhibitions will
take place there before the close Of the
season.
Among the new features that will be in
troduced by the clubs is the automobile
Members Of bicycle clubs who are more de-
voted to social pleasure and comfort than
TO record breaking on the track. will devote
much Of their attention to the horseless
carriage but acting always in conjunction
with the bicycle devotees.
Hin climbing contests inaugurated by
the Arlington Wheelmen last Sunday prom
Use to be a stimulating sport for those who
enjoy hard work on the machine. Some
idea Of the arduous nature OF this amuse-
ment may be agthered from the fact that
! in the contest Sunday the first in the Dis
I trict. only two out Of forty contestants
/ succeeded in surmounting Overlook Inn
| HILL one Of the steepest about Washington.
/ These were Fred W More, secretary Of the
/ Arlington Club. and Clarence Miller
! The paper chase will also be included in
! the sports INDUCED in by the local clubs.
/ and there is a rumor that fox hunt will
be tried by the Chevy Chase Club.
Many Of the clubs will have a track team
I in addition 70 the regular road parties. and
/ II IS expected by some. such as the Ar
/ lingt0n Wheelmen. TO turn out crack lc-
I ers who can fairly well compete with pro-
| fessionals in racing and record runs The
! Arlington Club will send 4 team over 10
! Baltimore next independence Day 70 com,
| pete in the ten-mile road race to be run
| there
Many OF the local clubs however. will
| cOntne themselves TO their ordinary pleas
ure runs. Some members Of the Capital
Bicycle Club are contemplating a trip 10
| Europe some time during the spring. tour
I
a prominent member Of a local cycle
club said today to a Times reporter. Il do
not think that the automobile Is an an
tagOnist Of the bicycle. There viii al
ways be patrons OF the wheel who 20 in
TO the sport for the physical exercise as
much as for the pleasure attending d
change OF scene As an adjunct 10 a cy-
cling club upon long runs il is a great idea
Many members are found in every club
who object 10 riding fffv 0r SiYrv miles
at stretch. but VINO would stnl like q
follow the party. For such as these the
| automobile is admirably adapted. Auto
mobile tricycles are becoming popular else
where and I think, will be introduced in
| this city during the coming season 10 2
very large extent. The electric aut1mo-
bile. in all its forms. is a beautiful affair
easy and swift running but withal not :,
handy as a bicycle"
1t is doubtful If there will be a bicyci,
show in this city this year said a promi-
nent dealer. The clubs seem 10 have
agreed upon their favorite machines anC
and as everyone thinks that he OF she ride.
! the best wheel on earth. such an eNhibi.
tion has long been found not TO be profit
I able There are few new devices this year
| as the bicycle seems TO have already reach
/ ed. in all essential particulars. it's high
! est possible development and the inveu
tions that have appeared from time 20 tim,
| 10 make hill-Climbing easier and speed
greater. have ultimately proved 10 be o
but little use