FANCY CYCLING.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1479, 13 March 1886, Page 3

FANCY CYCLING.

At the recent championship races at Hartford, U.S., a rider named Canary came on the track, radiant in a maroon velvet jacket and lavender tights. He showed some wonderful things that may be done with a bicycle. Before he got through with his exhibition one would not have been surprised if he had thrown away the wheel and ridden round in the air where it had been. His best feats were ; Riding with the small wheel off the ground. Backing with small wheel off ground. Swinging in small circle on the big wheel only. Facing backward and riding forward. Standing up on saddle. Sitting on saddle, the machine being still sod balanced. Machine upside down, mount the big wheel, turn the small one over into place and start off. Bemoring the small wheel rode the big one backward or forward. Lay handle bar on the ground, mount the big wheel, reach over and get the bar and start off. He succeeded on the third trial and was cheered, Then he removed the handle bar, leaving only the big wheel* which he rode. Next he removed treadle from the big wheel, and, mounting, propelled it with his hands. Next he stood upright, hands in air, and rode the wheel. Then he brought out a common wagon wheel, placed his feet on the hubs on either side and propelled it with his hands. Ho closed by laying the wheel flat on the ground, suddenly pulling it upright, springing on and riding away. This was loudly applauded.