FLYING WHEELS AROUND CURVES. - OPENING NIGHT OF THE TOURNAMENT AT THE MECHANICS PAVILION - The San Francisco Call, 19 Feb 1895

FLYING WHEELS AROUND CURVES. OPENING NIGHT OF THE TOURNAMENT AT THE MECHANICS PAVILION 19 Feb 1895, Tue The San Francisco Call (San Francisco, California) Newspapers.com

This is part of a series of articles describing the construction of a track, designed by Frank D. Elwell, at the Mechanics' Pavilion near City Hall, in San Francisco, and a significant bicycle racing tournament on that track, with a big bicycle show for the public in the same pavilion.

FLYING WHEELS AROUND CURVES

OPENING NIGHT OF THE TOURNAMENT AT THE MECHANICS' PAVILION,

CYCLISTS TOOK HEADERS.

A GREAT TEN-MILE RACE WHICH WAS SHARPLY CONTESTED BETWEEN BYRNES AND ROSE.

The opening night of the bicycle tournament at the Pavilion was noticeable for the numerous spills the riders received when rounding the sharp corners of the east and west ends of the nine-lap track. Those riders who were mounted on slender machines, among which were conspicuous the Stearns and Cleveland makes, had occasion to bless their stars that they had escaped from severe injuries. The San Jose wheelmen did not at all like the appearance of the course, which they considered dangerous. In fact, when the last event was called they refused to allow Edwards, their crack rider, to take part, and as a result much of the interest attached to the event was lost, as a large number of spectators expected to see a great finish between Edwards and Ziegler.

THE SPEEDY CYCLERS. - Interest in the Indoor Tournament. - The Affair Promises to Be a Big Event. - Edwards, Ziegler, Coulter and the Big Ones to Race - Club Gossip. - San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Feb 1895

THE SPEEDY CYCLERS Interest in the Indoor Tournament Edwards, Ziegler, Coulter drawing, pavilion 16 Feb 1895, Sat San Francisco Chronicle (San Francisco, California) Newspapers.com

This is part of a series of articles describing the construction of a track, designed by Frank D. Elwell, at the Mechanics' Pavilion near City Hall, in San Francisco, and a significant bicycle racing tournament on that track, with a big bicycle show for the public in the same pavilion. All the local clubs, and visiting professionals were in town for this indoor, winter tournament. Some of the visiting "crackerjacks" raced for local clubs. There were strict rules against professionals in that era, and I wonder what sorts of arrangements were made for these visiting "amateurs" to become club members. The text in this newspaper article is tiny and messy, I've done my best to transcribe it, and fixed a few obvious errors. I'm creating pages for the clubs, frequently-mentioned people and places, see links to find out more about these people.

THE SPEEDY CYCLERS.

Interest in the Indoor Tournament.

The Affair Promises to Be a Big Event.

Edwards, Ziegler, Coulter and the Big Ones to Race - Club Gossip.

San Francisco can rightfully claim its title of being a sport-loving city and a firm supporter of amusements. Tonight the wheelmen will held an illuminated parade on wheels, starting from Van Ness and Golden Gate avenues at 8 o'clock. The line of march is down Van Ness to Market, to Kearny, to California, thence by counter-march to Market, to Golden Gate Avenue, where the parade will disband.

CYCLING NEWS AND COMMENTS. - Champion Ziegler's Teammates, Harbottle and Coulter, and Their Record as Racing Men. - The Czar of Russia as a Cycler. - The San Francisco Examiner, 12 Jan 1895

CYCLING NEWS AND COMMENTS. 12 Jan 1895, Sat The San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, California) Newspapers.comThis is part of a series of articles describing the construction of a track, designed by Frank D. Elwell, at the Mechanics' Pavilion near City Hall, in San Francisco, and a significant bicycle racing tournament on that track, with a big bicycle show for the public in the same pavilion.

CYCLING NEWS AND COMMENTS

Champion Ziegler's Teammates, Harbottle and Coulter, and Their Record as Racing Men.

THE CZAR OF RUSSIA AS A CYCLER

The Californias Stirring Up the Racing Element - Ziegler Will Stand by the Road Club - B. C.W. Track - Relay Teams.

Coast riders are anxious to know all about Ziegler's teammates, so I will give the racing history of Messrs. Coulter and Harbottle in addition to the EXAMINER portraits of them.

BICYCLE TOURNAMENT. - A Big Meet to Be Held at the Pavilion Next Month. - San Francisco Chronicle, 04 Jan 1895

BICYCLE TOURNAMENT A Big Meet to Be Held at the Pavilion Next Month. Elwell 04 Jan 1895, Fri San Francisco Chronicle (San Francisco, California) Newspapers.comThis is part of a series of articles describing the construction of a track, designed by Frank D. Elwell, at the Mechanics' Pavilion near City Hall, in San Francisco, and a significant bicycle racing tournament on that track, with a big bicycle show for the public in the same pavilion.

BICYCLE TOURNAMENT.

A Big Meet to Be Held at the Pavilion Next Month. 

Preliminary arrangements for the monster bicycle tournament to be held at the Mechanics' Pavilion next month are well under way. R. A. Irving, manager of the Tournament Association, is hard at work superintending the plans for suitably altering the pavilion. A track, eight laps to the mile, will be built of tongue and groove lumber under the personal supervision of Mr. Elwell, who arranged the ring at the horse show and constructed the Bay City cycling track at Central Park.

The Bicycle. - Bay City Wheelmen to incorporate - Elwell billiards - Mrs. E. Mohrig first CA lady L.A.W. - The San Francisco Examiner, 25 Oct 1886

The Bicycle. Bay City Wheelmen to incorporate Elwell billiards Mrs. E. Mohrig first CA lady L.A.W. 25 Oct 1886, Mon The San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, California) Newspapers.com

The Bicycle. 

The Bay City Wheelmen intend to incorporate. Elwell is an expert billiard player. Mrs. E. Mohrig is the first California lady to join the L. A. W.

The Oakland riders are arranging a 25-mile road race to take place in the near future.

A great deal of curiosity has been excited by the new uniform of the Bay City Wheelmen; it will be worn for the first time at the bicycle hop tomorrow evening.

Donnelly, Knapp and Wood, of San Mateo, were riding the tandem through the Park Sunday.

It is strange that some of the eating houses in the vicinity of the Park do not make it an object for the numerous riders to patronize them. At present it is impossible to procure a good dinner from any of them.

"Wheeling" is willing to back Furnival against Rowe, it having been claimed that Rowe is the best rider in the world to-day, either professional or amateur.

Elwell expects his new 56-inch machine this week.

In a trial against time on the Springfield track. W. A. Rowe rode 21 miles in 58 minutes 19 2-5 seconds, and made 22 miles, less 610 yards, in the hour. In another trial he rode 5 miles in 13:27 2-5.

F. F. Ives rode 100 miles in 6 hours 3 minutes 45 3-5 seconds.

Wheel. - W. M. Meeker and S. H. Knapp Jr ride to a little place called Cupertino - San Francisco Chronicle, 01 Apr 1889

Wheel. 01 Apr 1889, Mon San Francisco Chronicle (San Francisco, California) Newspapers.com

Wheel. 

[Official organ, L. A. W.] 

Edwin Mohrig, San Francisco, chief consul; J. Phil Percival, Los Angeles, vice-consul; Alexander S. Ireland, San Francisco, secretary-treasurer: Representatives—George H. Frost, Pasadena; Charles C. Moore, Stockton; Dr. Thomas L. Hill, Dr. L. N. Sandford, San Francisco. Dr. J. M. Curragh, San Francisco, representative San Francisco Bicycle Club; Representatives Bay City Wheelmen – J. J. Bliss and Charles C. Moore, San Francisco. J. W. A. Off, Los Angeles representative Los Angeles Wheelmen.

Sunday morning, March 23d, dawned bright and clear, but the heavy rains which had fallen during the week frightened most of the wheelmen from the road and drove them to the park. A few, however, more daring than the rest, took the chances of finding plenty of mud and ventured out into the country, and well were they rewarded.