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== CYCLING NEWS AND COMMENT. ==
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=== The Entries and Handicaps for the Races of the San Jose Road Club ===
=== LADIES CLUB FOR THE MISSION. ===
==== Another Century Run - Activity of the Camera Club - California Associated Cycling Club's Meeting - Joint Run. ====


The high wind on Decoration Day had a depressing effect on the racing at Central Park, as it prevented fast time, which always arouses enthusiasm on the part of the spectators. The wind on the backstretch was so severe as to nearly stop some of the weaker riders, one of them aptly saying that "it seemed like riding up a bank of sand.”
== A CYCLING RECORD BROKEN. ==
=== J. E Edwards Rides From San Mateo to San Carlos in Fast Time After a Slow Start. ===
=== THE RECORD MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED. ===
==== Run of the Bay City Wheelmen and Acmes to Camp Taylor - Schleuter Climbs White's Hill - Ziegler's Victory.====


The Mission now has one ladies' club, with another in process of formation. Through the courtesy of the California Cycling Club the ladies will for the present hold their meetings in their rooms. It is the intention to arrange runs for the mornings and Saturdays, and as some of the members are strong riders they will be found far a-field on occasions.
The club wheel men were most active yesterday and a number of large gatherings resulted.


The California Cycling Club is arranging a road race from San Mateo to San Carlos, a distance of five miles, on June 28d. The club has recently organized an auxiliary of riders between sixteen and eighteen years of age who must own their wheels, and will enjoy all privileges of the club except the right to vote. The initiation fee has been reduced for thirty days in order to secure a larger membership.
Chief interest centered in the attempt of [[J. E. Edwards]], of the [[Olympic Club wheelmen]], to lower the existing record for five miles on the road. He was successful by the small margin of one-fifth of one second, riding the distance in 12:13, as against [[Frank M. Byrne|F. M. Byrne's]] coast record of 12:13 1-5.


If any rider is belated with a punctured tire or broken machine out Piedmont way, he will find the employees of the cable road most obliging.
The day was favorable for fast time, as the wind was at the back of the riders and the road was in excellent condition. Edwards did not get a good start. He was held after the first tandem was sent on its journey, and then when the tandem was recalled he was started before it could get in motion again.


<div style='text-align: center;'>GARDEN CITY RACE MEETING.</div>
After the first mile the pacing was more even, and in the last half of the distance the record-breaker was carried along in excellent style, beating out the second tandem at the finish. The tandems were manned by [[George Fuller|Fuller]] and [[Charles F. Lemmon|Lemmon]], [[William H. "Will" Haley|Haley]] and [[W. T. Hobson|Hobson]] of the Olympic Club. The officials of the trial were J. H. Sheehan, Referee; [[J. W. Coffroth]] and [[M. E. Unger]], Judges; [[G. L. Badger]] of Denver, [[F. G. Montealegre]], [[George H. Stratton|G. H. Stratton]], Timers.


The San Jose Road Club has secured the entries of the majority of the best riders in the Metropolitan District for the race meeting on the cement track in San Jose to-day. Following are the entries and handicaps for the different events:
It is a question whether this record will pass the strict scrutiny of the Road Racing Committee of the [[California Associated Cycling Clubs|Associated Clubs]]. That body co-operated with the [[Century Road Club of Chicago]], which practically govern all road-racing in America.


One mile, novice - G. W. Bell, S. J. R. C.; J. M. Welsh, S. J. R. C.; J. J. Carroll, S. J. R. C.; George Armstrong, Alameda Cyclers: E. Malmgren, P. V. W.; R. Hogg, S. J. R, C.; George A. Johnson, Un. C. C. Peppin, S. J. R. C.; George D. Seig, Un.; M. F. Ashworth. Un.: T. E. Belloli, S. J. R. C.; C. A. Covalt, R. C. W.; R. K. Belden, U. C.; A. H. Agnew, Acme: R. W. Marcus, Un.; W. T. Blakely, R. C. W.; G. R. Hardenbrook, S. J. R. C.; V. A. Benson, S. J. R. C.; T. T. Kell, A. C. C. R.; Sherman, Un.; R. Pinto, Un. A. Berryessa, S. J. R. C.; W. W. Harris, S. J. R. C.; J. W. Pembroke, Un.
<div style='text-align: center;'>A GOOD RULE.</div>


One mile, scratch, Class A - B. E. Clark, G. C. C.; R. Moody, G. C. C.; S. B. Vincent, B. C. W.; E. Malmgren, P. V. W.; C. M. Smith. G. C. C.; F A. McFarland, S. J. R. C.; T. E. Belloli, S. J. R. C.: C. R. Griffiths, R. C. W.; A. M. Boyden, R. C. W.; P. R. Mott, Acme; C. D. Bates Jr., R. A. C.; O. B. Smith, G. C. C.; G. R. Hardenbrook, S. J. R.C; G. Novlet, S. J. R. C.; H. F. Terrill, B. C. W.; P. W. Metcalf, I. C. C.; W. W. Harris, S. J. R. C.; J. H. Duckmann, R. A. C.
In passing upon records there is one admirable rule of this committee, that no distinction is made between paced and unpaced or competitive and non-competitive records, the desire being simply to record the fastest time between two given points, or for specified distances. This does away with the complication of track records where there are some twenty-five distinct records for one mile, and about the same number for every distance from fifty yards upward.


Two-mile handicap, Class B - Casey Castleman and W. A. Burke, Acme, W. F. Foster, O. C. W., and C. S. Wells, B. C. W., scratch; R. L. Long, O. C. W., 150 yards; T. Delmas, G. C. C., and H. C. Smith, G. C. C., 180; R. Cushing, G. C. C., and J. Smith, G. C. C., 200, and A. C. Pillsbury, P. A. W., 20.
The [https://www.crca.net/crca-history Road Records Committee] insists on accuracy of timing, saying it must be done by competent persons, and with at least three watches, at both start and finish, all the watches to be carefully compared to standard time, and a certificate that will be satisfactory to the Road Record Committee as to the length of the course and accuracy of the timing must accompany a claim for record.


Two-mile handicap, Class A - H. F. Terrill, B. C. W., scratch; R. Moody, G. C. C., and F. McFarland, S. J. R. C, 75 yards; S. B. Vincent, B. C. W.. T. E. Belloli, S. J. R. C., P. R. Mott, Acme, G. R. Hardenbrook, S. J. R. C., G. Novlet, S. J. R. C., 125; R. Hogg. S. J. R. C., O. B. Smith, G. C. C., P. W. Metcalf, I. C. C., and W. W. Harris, S. J. R. C. 150; G. Armstrong, A. C., 160; O. R. Griffiths, R. A. C., 170; C. M. Smith, G. C. C. 175; B. E. Clark, G. C. C., M. F. Ashworth, UA., V. A. Benson, S. J. R. C., 190; G. W. Bell, S. J. R. C., C. C. Peppin, S. J. R. C., C. A. Covalt, R. C. W., M. Quinby, A. C. C., E. Malmgren, P. V. W., W. L. Thompson, B. C. W., R. Sherman, Un.. 200; J. J. Carroll, S. J. R. C., A. Berryessa, S. J. R. C., M. J. O'Brien, S. J. R. C., 225; J. M. Welsh, S. J. R. C., G. A. Johnson, Un., A. M. Boyden, R. C. W., R. K. Belden, U. C., R. W. Marcus, Un., 250.
As the requisite number of timers did not act for Edwards, it would seem that 12:13 cannot be made the official record, but riders generally, if convinced that it was a legitimate performance, will accept it as such. The American record is 11:19, held by E. H. Van Nest of Chicago.


<div style='text-align: center;'>FAST TIME EXPECTED.</div>
The joint run of the [[Bay City Wheelmen]] of this city and the [[Acme Wheelmen|Acme Club Wheelmen]] of Oakland, to [[Camp Taylor]], was attended by nearly one hundred riders under Captains [[Theodore C. Dodge|Dodge]] and [[Jack Kitchen, Jr.|Kitchen]], The long climb up [[White's Hill]], which it is believed has never been ridden before, was accomplished by [[Theodore A. Schlueter|Theo. Schleuter]] of the Acmes. The road was in good order and there were no serious mishaps.


The Class B races are very open and from the close finishes between Wells and Foster at Central Park should prova exciting.
<div style='text-align: center;'>WHEELMEN AT A BARBECUE.</div>


Neither Burke nor Castleman rode in anything like their form at the Fabiola meet, but lack of familiarity with the track may be responsible for their slowness. They are at home on the big track at San Jose and will ride nearer their true form.
From [[San Jose]], a large party of wheelmen rode to [https://www.sfgenealogy.org/santaclara/history/scpsarge.htm Sargent's], where a barbecue was enjoyed. The run was a joint affair between the [[Garden City Cyclers]], [[San Jose Road Club]], [[Tribune Cyclers|Tribune Byclers]] [sic] and the [[Pilot Wheelmen]] of Santa Cruz.


R. L. Long, on Decoration Day, seemed afraid to use all his strength.
Entries for [[1895/06/15 races during the Water Carnival at Santa Cruz|the race during the Water Carnival at Santa Cruz on Saturday, June 15th]], will close on June 8th. The programme consists of a mile novice, mile scratch and two-mile handicap Class A, and half-mile scratch and two-mile handicap. Class B. The prizes are valuable, and it is expected that many good riders will be attracted. The local clubs will be well represented, some of them leaving here Friday evening, riding to San Jose and going over to Santa Cruz Saturday morning with the Garden City Cyclers. Captain [[A. C. Thornton]] of the [[Olympic Club Wheelmen]] will take his club down, leaving here at 5 o'clock and riding from [[Fruitvale]].


Tony Delmas rode much better than at any previous meet this year and seems to have a good chance in the two-mile race.  
The victory of [[Otto Ziegler, Jr.]], at Toronto, Canada, Saturday, was reassuring to his friends, as the time, 2:04 1-5, shows that he has rounded into condition. The opposition he met with was not strong, as none of the cracks journeyed to the meet, the distance being too great to warrant the trip. Ziegler rode because the meet was promoted by the club of which his teammate, [[Colin C. Harbottle|C. C. Harbottle]], is a member.


The mile scratch, class A, seems a certainty for Terrill, but there will be a lot of riders fighting for place just behind him with such competitors as McFarland, Bates, Dieckmann, Moody, Smith and Vincent.


Chairman R. M. Welch has issued the following bulletin of racing information:
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Sanctions granted - May 30th, Santa Barbara Wheelmen, Santa Barbara; May 30th, Redlands Cycling Club, Redlands: May 30th, Coronado Track Association, San Diego.
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Transferred to Class B. - George L. Hall of San Francisco for competing with B men at Oakland, May 22nd; W. E. McCrary of San Bernardino for competing with B men at San Bernardino, May 22nd.
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Suspended - A. W. Cleaver of Los Angeles from all racing pending investigation of charges of professionalism.
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The attention of racing men is called to the new rule of the National Racing Board requiring a deposit of $1 in all appeals from the decision of a referee, to be forfeited if the decision is sustained, otherwise to be returned.
 
Captain Argenti seems determined to give the members of the Camera Club Cyclists all the opportunities possible to practice photograpning, as he has arranged a run through the Park and about the Presidio for to-day and to-morrow. The cyclists go down the road to Haywards on one of the cherry runs, for which that district is noted.
 
<div style='text-align: center;'>CRESCENT ROAD CLUB RUN.</div>
 
Acting Captain Abe Bearwald has called a run of the Crescent Road Club to Niles canyon on Sunday, leaving the club rooms at 7:30 A. M. and taking the 8 o'clock broad gauge boat. The club has elected to membership W. Peebles, H. Gunderson, J. Alexander and M. Jacobson.
 
Captain Meyer of the Liberty Cycling Club has arranged a century run to San Jose and return for to-morrow, starting at 6 o'clock. The club's picnic on Decoration Day proved an enjoyable affair. Recently additions to the club have been F. Fanning, J. Quartz and William Schnentenhaus.
 
W. W. Needham, prominent in San Jose cycling for many years, is now located in this city with the Olympic Club.
 
Captain Lynngreen of the Verein Eintracht has arranged a run to Santa Cruz for to-day, while other members of the club will ride to Uncle Tom's Cabin, under command of Lieutenant Peterson.
 
The California Associated Cycling Club's regular meeting will be held in the rooms of the Reliance Club at Oakland to-night.
 
The joint run of the Associated Cycling Clubs to Niles Canyon has been postponed to June 16th, as the grounds have been secured by others for the original date selected. The Captains have been requested to forward a list of the riders who will attend to Chairman Burke, in order that sufficient preparations may be made.
 
To-morrow the Bay City Wheelmen and Acme Club Wheelmen have a joint club run to Camp Taylor over [[A SIXTY-MILE BICYCLE RIDE IN THE REDWOODS OF MARIN COUNTY. - The San Francisco Examiner - 25 May 1895|the route illustrated in the EXAMINER last Saturday]]. It is expected that fully 100 riders will participate.
 
 
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A CYCLING RECORD BROKEN.

J. E Edwards Rides From San Mateo to San Carlos in Fast Time After a Slow Start.

THE RECORD MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Run of the Bay City Wheelmen and Acmes to Camp Taylor - Schleuter Climbs White's Hill - Ziegler's Victory.

The club wheel men were most active yesterday and a number of large gatherings resulted.

Chief interest centered in the attempt of J. E. Edwards, of the Olympic Club wheelmen, to lower the existing record for five miles on the road. He was successful by the small margin of one-fifth of one second, riding the distance in 12:13, as against F. M. Byrne's coast record of 12:13 1-5.

The day was favorable for fast time, as the wind was at the back of the riders and the road was in excellent condition. Edwards did not get a good start. He was held after the first tandem was sent on its journey, and then when the tandem was recalled he was started before it could get in motion again.

After the first mile the pacing was more even, and in the last half of the distance the record-breaker was carried along in excellent style, beating out the second tandem at the finish. The tandems were manned by Fuller and Lemmon, Haley and Hobson of the Olympic Club. The officials of the trial were J. H. Sheehan, Referee; J. W. Coffroth and M. E. Unger, Judges; G. L. Badger of Denver, F. G. Montealegre, G. H. Stratton, Timers.

It is a question whether this record will pass the strict scrutiny of the Road Racing Committee of the Associated Clubs. That body co-operated with the Century Road Club of Chicago, which practically govern all road-racing in America.

A GOOD RULE.

In passing upon records there is one admirable rule of this committee, that no distinction is made between paced and unpaced or competitive and non-competitive records, the desire being simply to record the fastest time between two given points, or for specified distances. This does away with the complication of track records where there are some twenty-five distinct records for one mile, and about the same number for every distance from fifty yards upward.

The Road Records Committee insists on accuracy of timing, saying it must be done by competent persons, and with at least three watches, at both start and finish, all the watches to be carefully compared to standard time, and a certificate that will be satisfactory to the Road Record Committee as to the length of the course and accuracy of the timing must accompany a claim for record.

As the requisite number of timers did not act for Edwards, it would seem that 12:13 cannot be made the official record, but riders generally, if convinced that it was a legitimate performance, will accept it as such. The American record is 11:19, held by E. H. Van Nest of Chicago.

The joint run of the Bay City Wheelmen of this city and the Acme Club Wheelmen of Oakland, to Camp Taylor, was attended by nearly one hundred riders under Captains Dodge and Kitchen, The long climb up White's Hill, which it is believed has never been ridden before, was accomplished by Theo. Schleuter of the Acmes. The road was in good order and there were no serious mishaps.

WHEELMEN AT A BARBECUE.

From San Jose, a large party of wheelmen rode to Sargent's, where a barbecue was enjoyed. The run was a joint affair between the Garden City Cyclers, San Jose Road Club, Tribune Byclers [sic] and the Pilot Wheelmen of Santa Cruz.

Entries for the race during the Water Carnival at Santa Cruz on Saturday, June 15th, will close on June 8th. The programme consists of a mile novice, mile scratch and two-mile handicap Class A, and half-mile scratch and two-mile handicap. Class B. The prizes are valuable, and it is expected that many good riders will be attracted. The local clubs will be well represented, some of them leaving here Friday evening, riding to San Jose and going over to Santa Cruz Saturday morning with the Garden City Cyclers. Captain A. C. Thornton of the Olympic Club Wheelmen will take his club down, leaving here at 5 o'clock and riding from Fruitvale.

The victory of Otto Ziegler, Jr., at Toronto, Canada, Saturday, was reassuring to his friends, as the time, 2:04 1-5, shows that he has rounded into condition. The opposition he met with was not strong, as none of the cracks journeyed to the meet, the distance being too great to warrant the trip. Ziegler rode because the meet was promoted by the club of which his teammate, C. C. Harbottle, is a member.


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