Volume 1 No 1, December 1896

The two volumes span a one year period, which is a most representative record of bicycle racing and interest in the Michigan and Chicago areas. The collection is a reflection of a sport that faded in the United States while maintaining popularity in other parts of the world, especially in Europe. Numerous advertisements document a short lived, but important, sport in the nation. The many portraits and photos are a valuable resource to the sport’s principals.