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The largest procession of cyclists ever held on the Pacific slope formed on the corner of [https://goo.gl/maps/zfrttkqKaDWBY6WK6 Park street and Encinal avenue, in Alameda], at noon yesterday, and proceeded from thence to the new grounds of the [[Alameda Bicycle and Athletic Club]] in [http://www.sfmuseum.net/hist10/schuetzen.html Schuetzen] Park. It was the opening of the club's new quarters, and clubmen of all kinds and from all points assembled to witness a fine bicycling programme. It was announced that on [[Alameda Cycle Park track|the new track]] it would be possible to break all previous coast records, as its finishing surface, or skin, as the experts call it, is a new departure, which was discovered purely through an accident. It is composed of a paste or cement made from "shale," a kind at pulverized lime, which was secured at the Oakland gashouse. This gives a good hard, smooth surface, and stood well the test which it underwent yesterday. The grounds were in excellent condition, and an almost perfect view of the track can be had from any portion of the park. | |||
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[https://www.blogger.com/blog/page/edit/8890580147189713796/4114836273341268109# Opening of the Alameda Bicycle and Athletic Club track at Schuetzen park - San Francisco Chronicle, 31 May 1892] | |||
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The [[Alameda Bicycle and Athletic Club]] is pushing to the front with good men and [[Alameda Cycle Park track|a good track]] of five laps to the mile, thirty feet wide, banked to six feet at the turns. | |||
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[[The Overland Monthly, Volume 19, 1892]] | |||
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An open declaration of war between the [[Bay City Wheelmen]] of San Francisco and the [[Alameda Bicycle and Athletic Club]], of Alameda, Cal., has been made. The Division meet was given under the auspices of the Bay City Wheelmen and the A. B. & A. C. gave another on the same date with the avowed intention of making a failure of the Division meet. Since then relations have been strained and the other clubs of the state have taken up the gauntlet thrown down by the A. B. & A. C. and have nominated a Division ticket which totally ignores the latter club. The end is not yet and the L.A.W. authorities may have to take a hand in the matter. | |||
Over 2000 people witnessed the races on [[Alameda Cycle Park track|the track of the Alameda Bicycle and Athletic Club]] yesterday afternoon. Three times this number of citizens of our pretty suburban neighbour saw the parade of wheelmen in the morning and went wild over the unique lantern procession in the evening. But those who attended the races were the most pleased, for they were treated to several surprises, and were also enabled to record the lowering of several coast records. The track was in excellent condition, but the weather was not up to the usual Alameda standard. The officers of the club had apparently trusted to luck, without attempting to square things beforehand with Lieutenant Finley. Hence they were oppressed with an overcast sky and a speed-reducing breeze. Nevertheless, no complaints were made, and the only thing to be regretted was the absence of the picturesquely attired band which was seen so much and heard so little in Decoration day. | |||
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[[San Francisco Call, Volume 72, Number 35, 5 July 1892 - Bicycle Races in Various Parts of the State]] | |||
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The [[Alameda Bicycle and Athletic Club]] will give a ball in the pavilion in [[Alameda Cycle Park track|Cycle Park]] on next Monday evening. A big attendance is already assured. By the way, the members of the ladies' annex of this club, nearly fifty in number, have joined the League of American Wheelmen. Wouldn't it be well to change this name to the league of American cyclists. Even lady wheelmen have rights which should be respected. | |||
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[[CHAT ABOUT THE CYCLE - Grant Bell Wins the Road Race of the Acme Club. - The San Francisco Call, Nov 14, 1892]] | |||
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ALAMEDA CYCLERS. | |||
The Encinal Club is in Financial Difficulties. | |||
ALAMEDA, January 14. - The [[Alameda Bicycle and Athletic Club]] is on its last legs. Two years ago it was organized and had upon its rolls upwards of 150 members, and now only about forty cyclers remain in the organization. | |||
The present officers are: George H. Mastick, President; Ed Rue, Vice-President: W. J. Robinson, Secretary; Clyde Conkey, Treasurer: Charles Bane, Captain: Ed Rue, George Mastick, Jesse Iver, A. L. Hickox, R. M. Welch and R. Finkler, Directors. | |||
The club grounds and [[Alameda Cycle Park track|track]] are located near [[Encinal Park station]]. The land is owned by Charles Dann of San Francisco and the Encinal Land Company of this city has a lease of it for five years at the rental of $40 per month. The track and grounds have been improved by the club at an expense of nearly $2,000, and it seems hard to surrender them. The club has many outstanding debts and these must be met in a few weeks. | |||
A meeting of the remnant of the once-flourishing bicycle club and the Encinal Land Company will be held on next Tuesday evening, and an endeavor will be made to make arrangements whereby the club may retain possession of its track and grounds. If no agreement can be made this old club will be disbanded and a new one organized. | |||
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[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72405360/alameda-bicycle-and-athletic-club-is-on/ Alameda Bicycle and Athletic Club is on its last legs; financial difficulties 15 Jan 1894, Mon The San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, California) Newspapers.com] | |||
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See also Alameda Bicycle and Athletic Club
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Alameda, CA
The largest procession of cyclists ever held on the Pacific slope formed on the corner of Park street and Encinal avenue, in Alameda, at noon yesterday, and proceeded from thence to the new grounds of the Alameda Bicycle and Athletic Club in Schuetzen Park. It was the opening of the club's new quarters, and clubmen of all kinds and from all points assembled to witness a fine bicycling programme. It was announced that on the new track it would be possible to break all previous coast records, as its finishing surface, or skin, as the experts call it, is a new departure, which was discovered purely through an accident. It is composed of a paste or cement made from "shale," a kind at pulverized lime, which was secured at the Oakland gashouse. This gives a good hard, smooth surface, and stood well the test which it underwent yesterday. The grounds were in excellent condition, and an almost perfect view of the track can be had from any portion of the park.
The Alameda Bicycle and Athletic Club is pushing to the front with good men and a good track of five laps to the mile, thirty feet wide, banked to six feet at the turns.
The Overland Monthly, Volume 19, 1892
An open declaration of war between the Bay City Wheelmen of San Francisco and the Alameda Bicycle and Athletic Club, of Alameda, Cal., has been made. The Division meet was given under the auspices of the Bay City Wheelmen and the A. B. & A. C. gave another on the same date with the avowed intention of making a failure of the Division meet. Since then relations have been strained and the other clubs of the state have taken up the gauntlet thrown down by the A. B. & A. C. and have nominated a Division ticket which totally ignores the latter club. The end is not yet and the L.A.W. authorities may have to take a hand in the matter.
Over 2000 people witnessed the races on the track of the Alameda Bicycle and Athletic Club yesterday afternoon. Three times this number of citizens of our pretty suburban neighbour saw the parade of wheelmen in the morning and went wild over the unique lantern procession in the evening. But those who attended the races were the most pleased, for they were treated to several surprises, and were also enabled to record the lowering of several coast records. The track was in excellent condition, but the weather was not up to the usual Alameda standard. The officers of the club had apparently trusted to luck, without attempting to square things beforehand with Lieutenant Finley. Hence they were oppressed with an overcast sky and a speed-reducing breeze. Nevertheless, no complaints were made, and the only thing to be regretted was the absence of the picturesquely attired band which was seen so much and heard so little in Decoration day.
San Francisco Call, Volume 72, Number 35, 5 July 1892 - Bicycle Races in Various Parts of the State
The Alameda Bicycle and Athletic Club will give a ball in the pavilion in Cycle Park on next Monday evening. A big attendance is already assured. By the way, the members of the ladies' annex of this club, nearly fifty in number, have joined the League of American Wheelmen. Wouldn't it be well to change this name to the league of American cyclists. Even lady wheelmen have rights which should be respected.
ALAMEDA CYCLERS.
The Encinal Club is in Financial Difficulties.
ALAMEDA, January 14. - The Alameda Bicycle and Athletic Club is on its last legs. Two years ago it was organized and had upon its rolls upwards of 150 members, and now only about forty cyclers remain in the organization.
The present officers are: George H. Mastick, President; Ed Rue, Vice-President: W. J. Robinson, Secretary; Clyde Conkey, Treasurer: Charles Bane, Captain: Ed Rue, George Mastick, Jesse Iver, A. L. Hickox, R. M. Welch and R. Finkler, Directors.
The club grounds and track are located near Encinal Park station. The land is owned by Charles Dann of San Francisco and the Encinal Land Company of this city has a lease of it for five years at the rental of $40 per month. The track and grounds have been improved by the club at an expense of nearly $2,000, and it seems hard to surrender them. The club has many outstanding debts and these must be met in a few weeks.
A meeting of the remnant of the once-flourishing bicycle club and the Encinal Land Company will be held on next Tuesday evening, and an endeavor will be made to make arrangements whereby the club may retain possession of its track and grounds. If no agreement can be made this old club will be disbanded and a new one organized.
