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The Bay City Wheelmen, "masters of the road and path" liked to have parties. 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.
The [[Bay City Wheelmen]], "masters of the road and path" liked to have parties. 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.


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The Bay City Wheelmen, "masters of the road and path" liked to have parties. 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.

BCW Smoker June 8 01.jpg

The San Francisco Bicycle Club held a regular run on Sunday, taking the 9:15 A. M. creek boat to Oakland, wheeling thence to San Leandro and from there to Haywards, where they arrived at 11:30 o'clock. Lunch was served at the Haywards Hotel (the league hotel at that point) at 12:30 P. M. At 1:50 o'clock the bugle was sounded for the return trip, which was made vis Castro valley road. They arrived at Oakland in ample time for the 5:30 P. M. boat. The day across the bay was better than was anticipated on account of the bad outlook on this side in the morning.

The Wheel. - San Francisco Chronicle - July 13, 1886

The "smoker" of the Bay City Wheelmen takes place Saturday, September 3d. After the dancing party, which is set for the 23d of September, it is the intention of the club to hold a monthly hop in the clubrooms, limited to members.

The Wheelmen. - The San Francisco Examiner, 22 Aug 1887

The Bay City's midsummer jinks and smoker will be held a week from tonight, and will be on a par with other similar gatherings of the club, which are always interesting and well attended.

Bicycle Notes. - The San Francisco Call - Jun 1, 1901

The Bay Citys will hold their annual midsummer smoker and jinks to-night at the clubhouse, 441 Golden Gate avenue.

READY FOR THE BIG ROAD RACE - The San Francisco Call - Jun 8, 1901

The seventeenth annual smoker of the Bay City Wheelmen was held Saturday evening at the clubrooms, 441 Golden Gate avenue. Judge Kerrigan made an opening address and "Pop" Mohrig, organizer and first President of the club, presented the members with his photo. In the entertainment ensuing, the following took part: William McDonald, J. Wheaton Leonard, John T. Desmond, William Ogilvie, Pete Dunworth, William Brackett, Lloyd Spencer, Frank Keene, Elton Lambert, Pilot Commissioner Leale, ex-Sheriff Whelan, Ferris Hartmann, Bob Mitchell, Eddie Sweeney and Jack Holland.

Bay City Jinks. - The San Francisco Examiner - Jun 11, 1901

The Bay City Wheelmen, one of the oldest cycling clubs in the State, held a smoker on Saturday evening to celebrate the twenty-sixth anniversary of the foundation of the club. A large attendance gathered at the club rooms and many old-timers enjoyed the evening, which was under the direction of Dan O'Callaghan as master of ceremonies.

The entertainment included stunts by "Billy" Hynes, Bob Mitchell, Jack Holland, Dick Whelan, Captain Leale, Monte Bart, W. J. Connolly, Ed Healey, George Swan, Jack Cahill and others, and the dancing of the Murphy twins was a feature of the entertainment.

"Pop" Mohrig, who was the first president of the club in 1884, gave an interesting address on the early days.

Among the many old-time members who were present were Ed. Mohrig, Fred. R. Cook, Sam Booth, Dr. Thomas L. Hill, Charles C. Moore, Henry L. Day, Fred Noeckmann, Harry Larkin, George Stangenberger, George Dixon, Fred. Allen, Frank Cushman, Harry Housworth, Captain Robinet and Charles A. Day.

Bay City Wheelmen Hold Anniversary - The San Francisco Examiner - June 06, 1911

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