New-York tribune., 1901-05-06
CYCLING.
GLISTENING SPOKEs AND WHIRRING
WHEELS IN PARK AND DRIVE
ON ROAD AND PATH.

The sun shone brightly yesterday and the sky
a clear blue, the only defect TO make the day
perfect for those who ride a wheel being
stiff breeze. There tens of thousands of
wheelmen out the roads about the city The
number Of women out on all the paths and roads
was the OF general comment 1t showed
plainly that the interest in wheeling among those
who wear boomers is as strong as ever
At this time of the year the thing that interests
the cycst the most is the possession of the newest
model It was noticeable that many new wheels
were ridden yesterday. The majority Of them were
OF the chainess type. The chainless wheels lifted
with coaster brake, or cushion frame. or BOTH are
the aristocracy of bicycles this season Neverthe-
less, there also to be a goodly number Of
wheels that Were probably in the market several
years ago, and which are now considered ancient
when compared with the latest models.
The wind was so strong that crash suits, shirt
waists and other summer raiment. on which the
cycIist lavishes money and thought were allowed
to still lnger with oamphor and moth balls
The Coney Island path was crowded by thousands
Of riders throughout the day and up to late hour
at night. Those who loitered on the benches along
the path found plenty to them 1t is strange,
but nevertheless true, that your novice, once he
can sit the saddle. matter how much he woo-
bles. always seeks the most crowded thoroughfare.
Greenhorns in various stages of rawneSs were nu-
merous the path. and, usual, were accounta-
BILE for many mishaps. One of these was returning
from the island late in the evening. followed by
several riders in club uniform evidently returning
from run They hailed the novice, telling him to
keep to the right What could the poor novice do?
He hadn't time 10 consult his Rules of the Road"
He had left his presence Of mind at home There
was no one to point out which right and which
was left. Left seemed right, and right left While
| he still considered. the problem was solved for
him. The wheel took the case in hand and spilled
| its rider. The men behind him over him or
measured their lengths beside his Their greetings
were not kindly and their manners were discour-
| teous. A number OF them pushed their wheels
| hoggish in wanting the whole road.
We're caused by the heavy winds and the dust. In
Harlem Partcpary G1st ana " W'nG e were re TnSH
! that 1t blew riders against the curbstone
scape and charming scenery. was sought by many
riders The new roads Just complsted were mag
The Bergen County roads, in New-Jersey. We're
in excellent condition, and were thronged by wheel
The roads to Patchogue and those on the North
from RosIyn to East Norwich. and from Roslyn to
Sea Cliff and Glen Cove by way OF Wheatley Hills,
Upper Broadway. Riverside Drive and the smooth
aspect all the day long. Firth. Eighth second
and the other avenues which are e,t covered & with
Automobiles as well as bicycles were out in
force and the various varieties OF the horseless
leaving their trails Of steam and vapor all over the
city In the parks on dirt and asphalt roads, they
The photograph run OF the Century Road Club OF
America. postponed from April p account OF the
inclement weather took place yesterday The d.
vision assembled at the clubhouse in the after
noon. after a short run around the city. where a
group photograph taken. The cyclists wore
their club uniforms. the official Century Road club
meeting Of the New,York State division OF the
day evening