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...leaving here at 4:30 A. M. The roads should be in excellent condition for the trip. [[THE WHEELMEN. - The San Francisco Call, 04 May 1895]]

==== The Recent Rains a Disappointment to the Cyclists. ==== ...ns for the Annual Meet In San Jose in July - Century Run to Hollister Next Sunday =====

=== The Bicycle. === The [[Bay City Wheelmen]] received six applications for membership at the last meeting.

The resignation of [[Charles W. Conger]] as captain of the [[Imperial Cycling Club]] has been handed in. James S. Egan <i>[John S. Ega [[AMONG THE WHEELMEN - Track to Be Used in the Tournament. - A Matter of Interest to Racers. - San Francisco Chronicle, 19

=== The Bicycle. === ...Elwell|Elwell]] and [[E. Fahrbach|Fahrbach]] have commenced training for [[the May races]].

==== Two Oakland Young Men Take a Trip Around the Bay. ==== ...he exception of the first ten miles, which were rather muddy on account of the fog.

==== All of the Clubs Have Races and Runs Scheduled for To-Day and the Near Future. ==== ...100-mile relay race from San Francisco to Oakland|the 100-mile race around the bay]] five consecutive times. With records such as these there will be some

...y City Wheelmen]] has named the following committees to serve the club for the en- suing year: ...s. Now that the club has given up racing every effort will be made to make the country rides attractive.

...miles by the road, as taken by three different cyclometers. The program of the ride is as follows: Leave Hollister at 8 P. M. on a special train for San Francisco.

=== THE WHEEL. === ==== A New Club-House for the San Franciscos. ====

...astestslowguy.blogspot.com/2019/03/oaklands-famous-old-time-boulevard.html the Estudillo] in San Leandro. ...d of the crowd. They spent the night in san Francisco, upon the arrival of the special at 2 o'clock.

...rned by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Andreas_Lake Lake San Andreas]. The same day [[C. A. Howard]] and [[Ralph M. Thompson|R. M. Thompson]] rode to ...r-trip/ W. M. Meeker & S. H. Knapp Jr. trip Spanishtown road to Wylie's on the summit 27 May 1889, Mon San Francisco Chronicle (San Francisco, California)

...ll continue along the base of the hills, and so on through East Oakland to the station. [[The Wheelmen. - San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Apr 1891]]

=== The Wheelmen. === ...e mile road race of the Alameda Bicycle Club, to take place at San Leandro on Saturday, May 30th]], are almost completed.

...rey]], George L. Hall, W. L. Thompson, Joseph G. Cox and D. O'Callaghan of the club and Charles Pennell, T. Durant and A. Cavanagh, unattached. [[The Wheelmen. - San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Sep 1891]]

==== NISSEN LEAVES THE ALAMEDA CYCLERS. ==== ==== The Track Association Fails to Organise - Dodd Takes Wynne's Place. ====

...T. Stevenson, H. F. Wynne, L. S. Stewart, F. A. McGrew and R. A. Smyth. Of the wheels ridden forty three were "ordinary," or tall wheels, and ten were saf [[The Wheelmen. - San Francisco Chronicle, 09 Jun 1890]]

Among the list of members are: C. E. Adcock, C. A. Angell, E. W. Adams, J. E. Bauer, [[BAY CITY WHEELMEN, Well-Known Athletes Who Travel Around on Wheels. - The San Francisco Examiner, Oct 14, 1888]]

Secretary-Treasurer of the [[California Division, League of American Wheelmen|California Division, L. ...T. Stevenson, H. F. Wynne, L. S. Stewart, F. A. McGrew and R. A. Smyth. Of the wheels ridden forty three were "ordinary," or tall wheels, and ten were saf

=== The Bicycle. === ...king extended tours of the State during the coming summer, and wheelers in the South, North and West will be given an opportunity to display their hospita

...nsist of dark navy-blue jackets and white sweaters and caps. The emblem of the club is a winged shield." ...; A. Holler, treasurer; R. Siebe, sergeant-at-arms; Joseph Quadt, captain. The club will soon meet again to arrange for uniforms and club runs.

==== What Is Being Done by the Bicycle Riders. ==== ...st was served, the chief attraction of which was fine, rich milk, which is the favorite beverage of wheelmen.

...DNBYiPw9 Mission and Twenty-fourth streets] at 5:20 A. M. and returning to the same point at 5:13 P. M. Distance, round trip, is 104 miles. [[The Wheel. - San Francisco Chronicle, 23 May 1887]]

==== Club Runs and Private Excursions to Different Points Outside the City. ==== ...[[Liberty Cycling Club Ladies' Annex|Ladies' Annex]] through the [[Park]]. The club is steadily gaining in numbers and gives promise of becoming a power i

=== The Wheelmen. === ...orded ample opportunity for wheelmen to get in condition for the [[century run, which has been postponed til June 1st]]. Many have taken advantage of it.

...ss the riders managed to pull through after a tedious ride of three hours. The homeward trip was made in two hours. [[The Wheelmen. - San Francisco Chronicle, 25 May 1891]]

=== THE WHEEL. === ==== The Capital City Race Meeting - A Club Reunion. ====

"The uniform is black, with a star and crescent on the cap, and the club colors are red, white and orange." ...s a membership of fourteen, and celebrated its organization by a moonlight run to San Jose, a few evenings ago.

....jpg|thumb|center|700px|<div style='text-align: center;'>WINNERS OF [[LAST SUNDAY'S 100-MILE RELAY RACE]].</div> ...gained just a minute on his opponents and during the remainder of the race the Garden City Wheelmen rode by themselves.

...organize a bicycle annex failed twice to form a permanent organization. At the last meeting only three interested wheelmen were present. ...newspapers.com/article/the-san-francisco-call-olympic-club-orga/127901489/ The San Francisco Call, San Francisco, California • Fri, Feb 5, 1892, Page 5]

=== AMONG THE WHEELMEN === ==== A Plan for Holding Century Runs ====

....jpg|thumb|center|700px|<div style='text-align: center;'>WINNERS OF [[LAST SUNDAY'S 100-MILE RELAY RACE]].</div> ...wheelmen. Instead of following [[the course]] he cut off about three miles on McLaughlin avenue in East San Jose.

=== CHAT ABOUT THE CYCLE. === ==== A Brief Sketch of the Garden City Cyclers. ====

=== The Entries and Handicaps for the Races of the San Jose Road Club === === LADIES CLUB FOR THE MISSION. ===

...ed considerable merriment. Charles A. McDonald gave a selected reading and the party adjourned after singing "Auld Lang Syne." [[THE BICYCLE CLUB DINNER. - The San Francisco Examiner, 20 Jan 1887]]

=== CHAT ABOUT THE CYCLE. === ==== The Records of Spooner and Waller Compared. ====

=== CHAT ABOUT THE CYCLE. === ==== The Acme Athletic and Wheeling Club of Oakland. ====

=== THE CYCLERS. === ===== Prospect for the San Jose Track — A Lantern Parade to Take Place Wednesday Night. =====

=== CHAT ABOUT THE CYCLE. === ==== The Oriental Club and Its Members Who Are Speedy. ====

== THE WHEELMEN. == === J. E. Edwards Wants the World's Five-Mile Road Record. ===

=== WITH THE WHEELMEN. === ==== The Various Clubs Are Active. ====

=== Entries and Handicaps for the Races of the Bay City Wheelmen on Decoration Day === === The Racing Board's Bulletin - Camera Club Cyclists' Run - Byrne to Race in Portland - Racing at Santa Cruz. ===

=== THE WHEELMEN. === ==== C. S. Wells to Try for the World's Five-Mile Road Record. ====

...amuel F. Booth, Jr.|S. F. Booth]]; Bugler, [[Thomas L. Hill|Thomas Hill]]. The club has already taken a couple of runs. Mrs. E. Mohrig is the first California lady to join the L. A. W.

=== THE WHEELMEN. === ==== Terrill, the Racer, Will Go East To-Night - Fastest Run on Record. - Latest Items. ====

=== THE WHEELMEN. === [[Bay City Wheelmen]] - [[Century run]]. <br/>

=== The Wheel. === ...ip be made from [[Brooklyn]], owing to the strong headwind that blows from the south.

...or the fourth reunion since the club disbanded nearly thirty years ago. In the picture left to right are:<br/> ...s had talking over the old days when many of the members were champions of the track, ring, mat and bicycle.

==== The Bay City Wheelmen Races. ==== ==== Bicyclists Who Will Ride Awheel to the Yosemite - Club Runs. ====

=== CHAT ABOUT THE CYCLE === ==== Grant Bell Wins the Road Race of the Acme Club. ====

=== WITH THE WHEELMEN. === ==== First Road Race of the Year Scheduled. ====

...owing appointments for 1887-8. The arrangement as below is in the order of the several representative districts: E. S. M. Judson, Los Angeles; George H. F [[The Wheel. - San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar 1887]]

Two Oakland Young Men Take a Trip Around the Bay. ...he exception of the first ten miles, which were rather muddy on account of the fog.

...alifornia explains itself and is commended to the careful consideration of the wheelmen: ...%22 Metropolitan Association of Cycle Clubs] of New York and Brooklyn, and the associated clubs of Philadelphia, Chicago and New Jersey.

== THE WHEELMEN. == === Race Meet of the San Jose Road Club To-Day. ===

=== AMONG THE WHEELMEN === ==== The Golden Gate's Road Race To-Morrow. ====

=== THE WHEELMEN. === ==== An Election Surprise of the Bay City Wheelmen - Club Events To-Morrow. ====

...out brothers belong the honor of being the first to make the Yosemite trip on bicycles. [[ON THE WHEEL. - Daily Alta California, 29 November 1885]]

=== THE WHEELMEN. === [[California Cycling Club]] - Blind run around the City.<br/>

=== THE WHEELMEN. === ==== Edwards willing to Try for the World's Record To-Morrow.====

...ored the [[Leavitt & Bill trophy]] that was awarded to the winning team of the [[100-mile relay race from San Francisco to Oakland]] for many years. It's worth noting the tandem ride mentioned below, with his future wife and mother-in-law.

"The Club uniform is dark blue, with navy cap." A bicycle club is to be organized by the young gentlemen of this city.

1868/11/24 [[The Velocipede. - The San Francisco Examiner, 24 Nov 1868]] .../04/20 [[THE BICYCLE. - A Remonstrance and an Appeal for the Protection of the Velocipede - Oakland Tribune, 20 Apr 1876, Thu - Page 3]]

....com/clip/11562149/ started having reunions in 1919], which continued into the 1950s. [https://fastestslowguy.blogspot.com/p/acme-athletic-club-reunions.h ...c 18 1921 2.jpeg|thumb|center|700px|The undefeated bicycle team of 1893 of the Acme Athletic Club. Upper row (left to right), [[H. A. Maxwell|HARRY MAXWEL

=== AMONG THE WHEELMEN === ==== Track to Be Used in the Tournament. ====

...mpaign=bandido-webparts&utm_source=post-share-modal&utm_medium=copy-url in the 1920 census] ...s://www.newspapers.com/clip/77012537/charles-s-wells-the-california-giant/ The California Giant]"

...s. They called them [[smokers]]. Here is a list, partial. They appeared to run for at least 30 years, becoming an annual, summer tradition at some point. ...of September, it is the intention of the club to hold a monthly [[hop]] in the clubrooms, limited to members.

=== Unfrequented Bicycle Roads in the Vicinity of San Francisco === ...lding a place in the procession now rapidly nearing the end of the century on wheels.

the Flying Dutchman ...Waller got the time prize on a cushion-tire safety in 1h., 24m, and 57s., the best previous one being 1h. 26m. and a fraction.

...truction engineer, "high bike" champion of California during the 1880s and the “first cyclist up Mt. [[Tamalpais]]." ...of 10 medals for “high bike" racing from 1884 to 1849. The "high bike" was the old fashioned cycle with a large high front wheel and a little wheel behind