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THE SILENT STEED. - Oakland Tribune, 14 Jul 1885

=== THE SILENT STEED. ===
==== A Grand Bicycle Tournament - General Notes ====
The run of wheelmen through Golden Gate Park on the 26th instant, promises to by the finest exhibition ever on the Pacific coast. The Bay City Club will manage the affair, and entries from all parts of the State have been made, including a number of Oakland riders. The Oakland boys and those from San Jose, San Mateo, Napa and Benicia, will attend the tournament in a body. It is thought in connection with the assembling of all the prominent wheelmen in the State, will result in the formation of a Pacific Coast League.
A twenty-mile bicycle race has been arranged between F. D. Merrill and Fred. S. Rollinson for $100 a side and the entire gate receipts. Rollinson will allow his opponent a start of one-half of a mile, and the contest will take place in about two weeks, either at the Neptune Gardens, Alameda, or at the Pavilion in San Francisco. Each contestant has deposited $50 forfeit money with D. R. McNeill of San Francisco.
Joseph L. Bley is considered to be one of the best youthful experts on the coast. On his return from Monterey last week he covered at one time 150 miles in eighteen hours' riding time. He is now in his twelfth year.
Thomas Stevens, who started from this city last spring for a "cycling" tour around the world, had passed through Constantinople at the last accounts.
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THE WHEEL. - Bay City Wheelmen's picnic run to Lake Honda - The San Francisco Call, Apr 20, 1890

=== THE WHEEL. ===
==== Brewster's Resignation From the San Francisco Club. ====
Henry Schuler, Edward Lee and J. J. Vidy started to make the trip to San Jose from the corner of Haight and Stanyan streets last Tuesday morning at 5 o'clock. After passing Belmont Lee was compelled to return. Schuler kept on, however, with Vidy, who joined at Belmont, and reached the starting point at 6:30 o'clock in the evening, making the round trip in thirteen hours and five minutes. Vidy met with a slight accident after leaving San Jose. He attempted to run through a band of sheep, which was being driven along the road. The bellwether butted him of his machine, but he escaped without serious damage. The same party contemplates another trip next month as far as Santa Cruz.
The Bay City Wheelmen's picnic run to Lake Honda last Sunday was a great success. There were about seventy riders, an unusually large attendance. The roads were in good shape, and as the pace was not too hot for the newer men, every one enjoyed the ride and afterward the splendid lunch that had been prepared. Cyclists were present from Oakland, Stockton and San Jose.
Every wheelman in the city who knows Captain Frank Manning of the San Francisco club, will be sorry for the affliction that befell him on Friday in the loss of his father, who was killed at his home in Sonoma County. Frank left yesterday to be present at the funeral. His absence from the city is indefinite and the riders of the San Francisco club will miss him.
Among the seven members of the Vineyard Valley Cyclists of Napa, only one rides an ordinary. The others are all mounted on "goats."
Tom Cobden says Jo-Jo, the dog-faced man, rides a safety, and that he is going to pilot him around the park this morning.
Among the half-hundred cyclists who, under the leadership of Chief Consul Elwell of Portland, Maine, will start on a tour of Europe next June, only one will be from the Pacific Coast. That one will be Bert F. Lucas of Monmouth, Oregon.
At the recent meeting of the San Francisco Club, the resignation of C. Union Brewster, which had been laid over at the previous meeting, was accepted.
Von Schmidt of the Palm Leaf Wheelmen of Fresno and two companions arrived in this city last night, after making this trip all the way through the San Joaquin Valley on wheels. They had rather a hard time of it during the last part of the present week, but the trip as a whole was a pleasant one. The three gentlemen are making a tour of the State awheel, and after a rest of a day or two in this city will again start out.
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THE WHEEL. - Oakland Tribune, 11 Sep 1888

=== THE WHEEL. ===
At the meet at Center street yesterday between the Scorchers of Alameda, the Bay City Wheelmen, the University Bicyclists, and the San Francisco Bicycle Club the following programme was carried out before 500 persons.
One mile novice – Entries, A. M. Brown, A. S.; H. N. Egbert, S. F. B. C.; Louis Hinz, B. C. W.; L. G. Hodgkins, B. C. W.; Charles Townsend, U. C. Winner, Brown. Time, 3:01 4-5.
Two mile handicap - Entries, C. B. Wheaton, S. F. B. C., scratch; B. C. Austin, S. F. B. C., 180 yards; E. L. Favor, S. F. B. C., 165 yards. Winner, Wheaton. Time, 6:33. The Pacific Coast record is held by A. S. Ireland; Time, 6 minutes.
One mile dash - Entries, A. M. Brown, A. S., and G. W. Davis, S. F. B. C.; winner, Davis; time 1:30 1/2. The Pacific coast record is held by A. W. Allen; time 1:22 1/2.
One mile rover type - Entries, Charles P. Fonda, S. F. B. C., and F. E. Browning, B. W. C.; winner. Fonda; time 3:19 1/4. The Pacific coast record is held by N. A. Robinson; time 3:10 1/2. As the winner in this case did not establish a record be received no medal.
One mile scratch - Entries. W. G. Davis. S. F. B. C. and C. B. Wheaton, S. F. B. C.; winner Davis; tiine 3:22. The Pacific coast record is held by F. D. Elwell; time 2:48 1/2.
Three mile handicap - Entries, Alex S. Ireland, A. S., scratch; A. M. Brown, A. S. 100 yards; Oliver C. Haslett, A. S., 125 yards; winner Brown; time 9:53 1/2.
The following were the officers of the meeting: Referee, George H. Strong: judges, C. U. Brewster, C. A. McDonald, Joseph J. Bliss; timers, L. Devany, William Greer Harrison, H. Coffin; umpires, Charles Crisley Moore, O. C. Haslett; clerks, Henry J. Reuman, Charles L. Davis; scorer, F. Howell Royce; starter, J. D. Arkison.
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THE WHEELMEN. - Election of Officers of the Ariel Bicycle Club. - Oakland Tribune, 01 Feb 1888

=== THE WHEELMEN. ===
==== Election of Officers of the Ariel Bicycle Club. ====
At the semi-annual election of the Ariel Bicycle Club, held a few days ago, the following officers were elected: J. D. Arkison, President; L. Sears, Treasurer; Charles Havens, Secretary: H. A. Maxwell, Captain, and T. Grimes, Lieutenant. Directors - L. Sears, J. D. Arkison, C. Havens, W. G. A. Miller, and C. J. Kryster. On Saturday evening next the club will have a little social time at the clubrooms in the Shattuck Hall, corner of Eighth street and Broadway. The occasion will be the presentation of the medals won at the tournament held on Thanksgiving Day. President Arkison of the club will present the medals, after which a banquet will be had.
An interclub road race association has been formed, which the Ariel Club has entered. The association intends to give a series of three races during the year for a trophy, the club making the greatest number of points to be declared the winner. The first race will be a distance of twenty-five miles, and will take place on February 22d, around the triangle at San Leandro. The second race will be a distance of fifty miles, and the third 100 miles. There are eight clubs in the association, and three men from each club will be entered in the races.
C. L. Hawes has joined the Ariel Club.
Miller, Maxwell, and Grimes will be entered in the first road race to represent the Ariel Club.
Clark Wise recently received a bad fall from his wheel and will hereafter ride a Victoria Safety.
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THE WHEELMEN. - Oakland Tribune, 03 Oct 1888

=== THE WHEELMEN. ===
==== Notes of Interest among the Local Bikers. ====
The star quartet, Messrs. Risdon, Davis, Buffington, and White, after an absence from the roads of some weeks, again made their appearance on safeties last Sunday. They took a trip to San Leandro and thence to Lake Chabot. Returning to this city they came by the way of Alameda. A pleasant day was spent by the riders and they report the roads in good condition.
The two Bruguire boys rode to San Jose and back Sunday. Although comparatively new riders they made very good time.
The wheels of the Oakland Cyclery were all rented last Saturday and Sunday. The interest in wheeling does not seem to abate. Riders can be seen on the streets in large numbers every Sunday and on moonlight evenings.
Next Sunday there will be an excursion of wheelmen to Haywards. All those who desire to take the trip will meet at Fourteenth street and San Pablo avenue at 10 o'clock. As the roads are in good condition a pleasant trip is anticipated.
George Arlett, who left for Calistoga two weeks ago, has not yet returned. No fears are entertained for his safety, as he rode a safety, and it is safe to say that he will return in good condition.
Stephen Rice has postponed his contemplated trip through the State until after the first rains. 
Next Sunday the road will be measured for the coming ten mile race, which will take place in a few weeks. This race will be the third of a series of three, two of which have been won by members of the Bay City Club. New members will be entered this time, and Stockton riders will also compete.
Bliss of the Alameda Scorchers rode to Castro Valley last Sunday.
The Alameda Scorchers held a meeting at San Leandro Sunday, but no business of importance was transacted.
There is some talk of building a road from Livermore to Mount Hamilton. This road would pass through a very picturesque and prettily wooded country, well supplied with small game, and would therefore be a favorite route for sportsmen. The road would probably be made of gravel, which, when well packed down, makes an excellent wheeling surface, and would therefore be a delightful route for wheelmen. It could tap the present road near the summit, so that one might travel from San Francisco by one route via San Jose, and return on the other via Livermore, which would be an exceedingly pleasant two days' trip.
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THE WHEELMEN. - Oakland Tribune, 08 Nov 1886

=== THE WHEELMEN. ===
The Bay City Wheelmen's team for the road race will consist of Elwell Adcock and Browning. The Sacramento team will consist of Brenner, Tolle and Cook. It is expected that San Jose, San Mateo and other clubs will be represented. The Oakland Ramblers (reorganized) will have charge of the race and will offer three prizes.
The Chief Consul, California Division, L. A. W., is preparing a census of all the wheelmen in the State, and asks the aid of L. A. W. members. Only men over eighteen years of age who own and ride their wheels are wanted.
=== CYCLING NOTES. ===
Yesterday being an unusually pleasant day, the number of wheelmen out on the road was very large. Among the number were a host of new riders who were doing their first ride.
The San Francisco Bicycle club were out in force, and as they spun down the road their black Helmets and white shirts made a most pleasing contrast.
Arrangements are about completed for the twenty-five mile road race. There will be entries from San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento and San Jose. The B. C. W. will be represented by Elwell Browning and a dark horse who is said to be an excellent rider. The Oakland Ramblers will have Ireland, Sears and Haralson to content for them, and the other two cities will have able representatives. The course is what is familiarly known to the boys as the "triangle," below San Leandro. This race will occur on Thanksgiving.
Ireland is out on the road a great deal training for his coming ride. He sports two medals now, and is very anxious to have another decorate his manly breast. 
The Oakland Ramblers have come to the surface again in an astonishing manner, and as Oakland is too small to support two good clubs, the A. C. W. is consequently numbered with the things that were.
Last Saturday night a number of the Highland Park boys took a moonlight run to Haywards and spent an hour or so in skating with the Hayward belles. Olney's tandem was a source of much curiosity, and one young lady, not so timorous as her fair sisters, under the patronage of a wheelman, enjoyed a little spin around the town.
While the writer was on one of the local trains yesterday evening, a number of bicyclists were chatting away, when Captain H. Houseworth made the remark that he had made the run from Haywards to San Leandro, in sixteen minutes! Of course among the beginners there was much wonder, and many admiring glances were cast at this self-confessed racer. As the distance is six and one-quarter miles, the assertion may be taken "cum grano salis."
It is understood that the Ramblers will have a club house, as a committee have been appointed to secure the same.
It is rumored that Chief Consul Welch will soon appoint a representative for this side of the bay.
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THE WHEELMEN. - Oakland Tribune, 11 Oct 1886

=== THE WHEELMEN. ===
==== Local 'Cycling Notes of More or Less Interest. ====
The Bay City Wheelmen will give a "hop" on the 23d instant. They will then appear in their new suits of cadet gray, trimmed with black. The medals, which are said to be very handsome, will be presented on this occasion. It is understood that all league members will be invited.
Quite a number of wheelmen were in Haywards and San Leandro yesterday, among the number being Magill, Biederman, Ireland the poet, Sears, Haralson and Robinson.
Some of the San Mateo wheelmen visited San Leandro yesterday, but stayed only a few minutes.
The run and banquet of the San Francisco Bicycle Club did not occur yesterday. It will probably be held at Lake Chabot next Sunday.
Next Sunday a run of the new club, the A. C. W., will be held. All the members are expected to be in readiness to participate.
A certain member of the A. C. W. struck a game in San Leandro, yesterday, that nearly bankrupted, him. It was two bits a chance and a present guaranteed every time. He spent three dollars and six-bits trying for a gold watch, and when he left he had two pairs of tin bracelets, one ten-cent bottle of perfumery, a cigar, a lead pencil and a bottle of ink.
Chief Consul Welch has assigned the election of a representative to the league members on this side of the bay. There is but one candidate so far, W. W. Haralson, who is an enthusiastic cyclist, and a man well fitted for the position. Every league member should vote for him.
From all reports the overland tourists are frauds. Those who have recently honored California with their presence, it is said, got away with a suit of clothes apiece and about $100 in cash.
Bowman is a member of the new club.
Ireland has developed signs of "poecy," and it is understood he will be asked to resign from the A. C. W. 
There is talk of a race meet to be held at Pleasanton, given by the A. C. W. and Livermore Bicycle Club.
A number of wheelmen are taking advantage of the moonlight night's to take a spin on their wheels.
Haslett has over three thousand miles to his credit in the cyclometer race.
Tenney and Olney are out on their new Rudge Humber tandem.
The Niles road is in poor condition. Races will be held on Thanksgiving.
The new club, A. C. W., will admit of lady and associate members.
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THE WHEELMEN. - Oakland Tribune, 22 Jun 1885

=== THE WHEELMEN. ===
On last Thursday evening a meeting of the Oakland Bicycle Club was largely attended. The old constitution and by-laws of the Club were abolished, and a few simple rules adopted instead. The officers now form an Executive Committee who manage the affairs of the organization. The following new officers were elected: President, Charles G. Yale; Secretary, R. H. Magill, Jr.; Captain, Wm. H. Bowman; First Lieutenant, Arthur Kelley; Second Lieutenant, J. B. Stanford. The name of the club was changed to that of the "Oakland Wheelmen," thus recognizing the tricycle men, of whom there are several in the club. There are a number of new riders in this city, many of whom will join the club now that it has been reorganized and shows signs of activity. It is already as large as any club in the State in point of numbers, and has by far the best opportunity for road riding.
The next event for local wheelmen will be the Bay City's Tournament, which occurs next month.
Cook expects to break the half and mile records July 25th.
The Bay City Wheelmen held a meeting last week, at which new officers were elected as follows: T. L. Hill, President; S. F. Booth, Jr., Vice-President; Harrison Townsend, Secretary; F. R. Cook, Captain; E. Mohrig, First Lieutenant; Chas. Thompson, Second Lieutenant; J. A. Little, Bugler.
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THE WHEELMEN. - Oakland Tribune - July 20, 1892

=== THE WHEELMEN. ===
==== The Acme Boys Are Preparing for a Great Meeting. ====
The Acme boys have given notice that they will hold their annual meeting in this city in September. They propose to have the greatest meeting in the State this year. The speedy wheelmen from all the counties will be invited to participate in the races, and fine prizes will be awarded the winners.
Frank Waller, has gone into training to try and break the twenty-four hour record of 375 miles recently made by F. E. Spooner of Chicago, and to establish a new one of at least 400 miles.
An attempt is being made to form a new association in this State. The objects of the association are: To promote friendly relations among the clubs; and co-operation in all matters relating to the advancement of cycling and the work of the League of American Wheelmen.
To establish and contest championships, to be known as Pacific Coast championships - at distances other than those at which championships have been fixed by the League of American Wheelmen.
To assume control of, regulate and legislate for road racing in California, and to receive and pass upon all claims for records made on the road in competition or against time, at stated distances or between certain well-known points.
A meeting will be held at 501 Golden Gate avenue, San Francisco, July 30th, at 8 o'clock.
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THE WHEELMEN. - Seventy-five Members of the California Division of the American League on the Road. - The San Francisco Call, 02 Jun 1890

=== THE WHEELMEN. ===
==== Seventy-five Members of the California Division of the American League on the Road. ====
Gilroy, June 1. — Seventy-five members of the California Division of the League of American Wheelmen arrived here to-day at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, on a run of 100 miles. Large crowds were awaiting them. They left, after an hour's rest, for Hollister. This breaks the number record of America, the previous one having been at St. Louis. The wheelmen are members of the Bay City, Garden City and Capital City clubs. The special train conveying them home from Hollister passed through here late tonight.
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THE WHEELMEN. - The Rise and Fall of the Ariel Bicycle Club. - Oakland Tribune, 18 Apr 1888

=== THE WHEELMEN. ===
==== The Rise and Fall of the Ariel Bicycle Club. ====
Some months ago a bicycle club was formed in Oakland, and for months it flourished. It was known by the name Ariel - a pleasant title. Soon the membership began to increase, when it was found that a little back room was hardly sufficient to accommodate the youths seeking honors on the dusty roads. So a suite of rooms on Eighth street and Broadway, in the Shattuck block, was secured and fitted up in comfortable style, and here for many weeks the members of the Ariel Club met and discussed matters. But they will meet and discuss matters no more. The Ariel Bicycle Club is a thing of the past. It is "busted," and the ex-members of the Ramblers hail with delight the news of its sudden decease.
The Highland Park Wheelmen is a little organization in itself. The prominent members of the club are Messrs. Blinn, Rosborough, Olney, Churchill, and Fred Blinn.
Fred Blinn has caused quite a sensation among the wheelmen by appearing in his gaudy new uniform.
Morton of the Chicago Cycling Club, who is now in Oakland, wears the neatest uniform on the road.
Lewis Sears has arrived at Victoria, B.C. He states that he astonished the natives by his fast riding on his wheel.
Charles J. Kryster is now working up a proposition to go to the Yosemite on bicycles. Fifteen riders are wanted to take the trip. The expense for the entire trip will not exceed $30 for each man. It is proposed to have a horse and wagon, tents etc.
Ralph Coxhead, an amateur rider. can manage a bicycle very well, but when it comes to a tricycle, he is not at home. A few nights ago while passing Eighth and Washington streets on a tricycle, he took a header and gracefully swept the earth.
Brower has been prevented from riding recently by an annoying felon.
Miss Edith Coxhead, her brother, and A. A. Bouton took an early start the other morning, and climbed the mountains leading to Jack Hays's canyon. The young lady rode a light club tricycle, and did not find it difficult work. The party returned by way of Piedmont hills and Lake Merritt, riding in all about sixteen miles over mountain roads.
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