The American Bicycler: A Manual for the Observer, the Learner, and the ExpertHoughton, Osgood, 1879 - 211 pagina's |
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The American Bicycler: A Manual for the Observer, the Learner, and the Expert Charles Eadward Pratt Volledige weergave - 1879 |
The American Bicycler: A Manual for the Observer, the Learner, and the Expert Charles Eadward Pratt Volledige weergave - 1879 |
The American Bicycler: A Manual for the Observer, the Learner, and the Expert Charles Eadward Pratt Volledige weergave - 1880 |
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Pagina 33 - Men, my brothers, men the workers, ever reaping something new : That which they have done but earnest of the things that they shall do...
Pagina 194 - Union shall be a means by which bicyclists can co-operate together (by representation) for the following and other purposes : — 1. To secure a fair and equitable administration of justice as regards the rights of bicyclists on the public roads. 2. To watch the course of any legislative proposals in Parliament or elsewhere affecting the interests of the bicycling public, and to make such representations on the subject as the occasion may demand. 3. To consider the existing relations between bicyclists...
Pagina 129 - ... is crossing or about to cross. 7. In turning a corner to the right, care should be taken to leave sufficient room for any vehicle to pass on its own side, as some drivers are particularly fond of swinging round a corner at a fast pace. 8 Foot-passengers on the road should not be needlessly shouted at, but should be courteously warned, and be given a wide berth, especially at crossings. 9. Care should be taken by the Bicyclist not to startle any horse by passing at a high rate of speed ; and,...
Pagina 173 - If a delegate, while speaking, be called to order, he shall, at the request of the chair, take his seat until the question of order is decided. Rule 3. Should two or more delegates rise to speak at the same time, the Chair shall decide who is entitled to the floor.
Pagina 163 - That a professional bicyclist is one who has ridden a bicycle in public for money, or who has engaged, taught, or assisted in bicycling or any other athletic exercise for money, and that a bicyclist who shall have competed with a professional bicyclist for a prize knowingly and without protest (except at a meeting specially sanctioned by the Union), shall also be considered a professional bicyclist. Any person not included in the above definition shall be considered an amateur bicyclist.
Pagina 194 - ... proposals, in Parliament or elsewhere, affecting the interests of the cycling public ; to consider the relations of the cyclists and the railway companies, to secure security of conveyance for machines ; to examine the question of bicycle and tricycle racing in general and to frame definitions and rules on the subject ; to arrange for annual race meetings, at which the amateur championships of bicycling and tricycling are to be decided. Every duly constituted club is entitled to a representative...