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	''Photo: California Historical Society''		''Photo: California Historical Society''

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			\| colspan="2" \|'''On October 5, 1896, the cyclists of San Francisco staged a parade as part of the 1890s popular movement for good roads. In addition to cyclists and their decorated bicycles, various clubs took part in the procession through their floats. Thousands were in attendance, with crowds so large the police had trouble containing them, showing great support for road improvement.'''
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	Amid red fire, bombs, rockets and music, the cyclers of San Francisco had their display last evening in [[The Great Bicycling Protest of 1896\|favor of good roads]]. There was a good number of those who love to ride on pneumatic tires, and the Parade was witnessed by thousands, who lined to streets through which the procession passed.		Amid red fire, bombs, rockets and music, the cyclers of San Francisco had their display last evening in [[The Great Bicycling Protest of 1896\|favor of good roads]]. There was a good number of those who love to ride on pneumatic tires, and the Parade was witnessed by thousands, who lined to streets through which the procession passed.

Lisaruth at 23:10, 27 June 2024

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	The Golden Gate Club had a float on double quad representing a Golden Gate, festooned with flowers and hung with many lanterns. The Yosemite and Eintracht Clubs were all attired as red devils, with fierce painted faces.		The Golden Gate Club had a float on double quad representing a Golden Gate, festooned with flowers and hung with many lanterns. The Yosemite and Eintracht Clubs were all attired as red devils, with fierce painted faces.

	The Imperial Club turned out an immense elephant mounted on a double quad and on this was a placard with the words: "Don't Tease the ~~Animals -- S~~. P.C. A." F. Murphy, also of the Imperials, represented Uncle Sam riding a bicycle with many McKinley emblems. The Ramblers had a triplet written by three pretty children, Eva, Maude and Walter Varney. This club of also had out a gayly decorated sextuplet made up of three tandems fastened side-by-side.		The Imperial Club turned out an immense elephant mounted on a double quad and on this was a placard with the words: "Don't Tease the Animals—S.P.C.A." F. Murphy, also of the Imperials, represented Uncle Sam riding a bicycle with many McKinley emblems. The Ramblers had a triplet written by three pretty children, Eva, Maude and Walter Varney. This club of also had out a gayly decorated sextuplet made up of three tandems fastened side-by-side.

	"His Whiskers" was out on a bike, and there were bets of even money that it was Judge Campbell. It was left for the judges to decide. J. R. Rogers of the Imperials rode a bike to which he had hitched two bull pups that dragged him along at a lively rate. The last float is line was that of the San Francisco Road Club, representing the Pony Express, a pretty arrangement. There were several children in Continental costumes, two pages in full silver suits, Indians, colored and Chinese cyclers, monkeys on wheels and many riders in fantastic garb. There was in line a number of cyclers fitted up as boats with full sail. One of these was marked "C. P. Huntington." Another was labeled "Opposition ferry." Still another, in imitation of a flatcar, had a streamer on which was painted "This train carries bicycles free." Still another design on wheels on which there was a coffin bore these words, "Killed by riding a wheel over the Market Street pavement."		"His Whiskers" was out on a bike, and there were bets of even money that it was Judge Campbell. It was left for the judges to decide. J. R. Rogers of the Imperials rode a bike to which he had hitched two bull pups that dragged him along at a lively rate. The last float is line was that of the San Francisco Road Club, representing the Pony Express, a pretty arrangement. There were several children in Continental costumes, two pages in full silver suits, Indians, colored and Chinese cyclers, monkeys on wheels and many riders in fantastic garb. There was in line a number of cyclers fitted up as boats with full sail. One of these was marked "C. P. Huntington." Another was labeled "Opposition ferry." Still another, in imitation of a flatcar, had a streamer on which was painted "This train carries bicycles free." Still another design on wheels on which there was a coffin bore these words, "Killed by riding a wheel over the Market Street pavement."
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	The mounted police had a great deal of difficulty on Market Street in keeping the crowd back far enough to enable the paraders to proceed. As soon as the officers drove back one section of people and rode on the crowd pressed forward and in that way interfered with the paraders. On the line of march a number of the wheels broke down and had to be withdrawn, but none of the riders were injured. At several points along the line there were displays of red fire and from several points fireworks were set off.		The mounted police had a great deal of difficulty on Market Street in keeping the crowd back far enough to enable the paraders to proceed. As soon as the officers drove back one section of people and rode on the crowd pressed forward and in that way interfered with the paraders. On the line of march a number of the wheels broke down and had to be withdrawn, but none of the riders were injured. At several points along the line there were displays of red fire and from several points fireworks were set off.

	Along the line of march on Golden Gate ~~Ave.~~, from Market Street as far out as Van Ness ~~Ave.~~, the sidewalks were crowded with spectators and every house was alight, with windows open so that those inside could see the interesting spectacle. The steps leading to every door were tiers of people. Beyond Van Ness ~~Ave.~~ the crowds extended on both sides of Golden Gate ~~Ave.~~ as far as Webster Street, nor was it any thinner along Fulton Street, the line of return march. On Van Ness Ave., between Golden Gate Ave. and Hayes Street, there was an immense throng, which kept the policemen busy confining it within the proper limits, which were all too small.		Along the line of march on Golden Gate Avenue, from Market Street as far out as Van Ness Avenue, the sidewalks were crowded with spectators and every house was alight, with windows open so that those inside could see the interesting spectacle. The steps leading to every door were tiers of people. Beyond Van Ness Avenue the crowds extended on both sides of Golden Gate Avenue as far as Webster Street, nor was it any thinner along Fulton Street, the line of return march. On Van Ness Ave., between Golden Gate Ave. and Hayes Street, there was an immense throng, which kept the policemen busy confining it within the proper limits, which were all too small.

	The various bicycle clubhouses were decorated with Japanese lanterns, flags and bunting, and some private dwellings on Golden Gate Ave. were similarly illuminated in sympathy with the wheelmen and their movement. The clubs contributed liberally of red fire and rockets and Roman candles to brighten the wheelmen's way, and, as it were, to express their enthusiasm over the grand display.		The various bicycle clubhouses were decorated with Japanese lanterns, flags and bunting, and some private dwellings on Golden Gate Ave. were similarly illuminated in sympathy with the wheelmen and their movement. The clubs contributed liberally of red fire and rockets and Roman candles to brighten the wheelmen's way, and, as it were, to express their enthusiasm over the grand display.

Ccarlsson at 03:49, 27 May 2020

2020-05-27T03:49:39Z

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Ccarlsson: added image and category

2020-03-17T22:49:54Z

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	There was so much to consider, so much in variety, novelty, originality and taste that the judges were compelled to reserve their decisions until today.		There was so much to consider, so much in variety, novelty, originality and taste that the judges were compelled to reserve their decisions until today.

			[[Image:Wasp The-Cyclery 505-Stanyan since-1886 .jpg]]

			'''The Cyclery, a bicycling business along the Stanyan Street east end of Golden Gate Park, since 1886, according to this ad that appeared in The Wasp.'''

			''Image: California Historical Society''

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Lisaruth: fixed broken link due to page move

2019-03-26T02:51:11Z

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	While this rush and excitement was going on in the big building there was an unusual, commotion on Post Street, from Taylor down to Grant Ave. There was a gathering of people on the walks anxious to see the start, and collections of cyclers on the cross streets, singly, in pairs and by clubs, riding to the various points assigned them by the marshal of the night. Then came the band wagons and the floats and the fireworks wagons. Then in a short time there was a lighting up of lanterns and the burning of red and white fire, which illuminated to scene and presented to the onlookers a gay and festive picture that resembled some grand carnival. The gayly trimmed bicycles and the vari-colored uniforms of the riders were brought out in full effect by these strong lights.		While this rush and excitement was going on in the big building there was an unusual, commotion on Post Street, from Taylor down to Grant Ave. There was a gathering of people on the walks anxious to see the start, and collections of cyclers on the cross streets, singly, in pairs and by clubs, riding to the various points assigned them by the marshal of the night. Then came the band wagons and the floats and the fireworks wagons. Then in a short time there was a lighting up of lanterns and the burning of red and white fire, which illuminated to scene and presented to the onlookers a gay and festive picture that resembled some grand carnival. The gayly trimmed bicycles and the vari-colored uniforms of the riders were brought out in full effect by these strong lights.

	Sharply at half past 8 o'clock Marshal Edwin Mobrig gave the order to fall in and follow the bandwagon, and to the air of Sousa's "Liberty march" the procession moved on. After the mounted police came the Alpha (ladies) Cycling Club, the Olympics Cyclers, visitors on wheels from San Rafael, San Jose, Oakland, Alameda and Berkeley, the Reliance Athletic Club, Acme Club, Camera Club Cyclers, Waverlys, Pathfinders, Liberty Club, Golden Gate Cyclists, Yellow Fellow Club, Yosemite and Eintracht Club, Imperial Club, [[Shipyards in Decay~~--1996~~\| Union Iron Works]] Wheelers, Ramblers, Columbias, Bay City Wheelmen, Barker Cyclers, and many independent wheelmen.		Sharply at half past 8 o'clock Marshal Edwin Mobrig gave the order to fall in and follow the bandwagon, and to the air of Sousa's "Liberty march" the procession moved on. After the mounted police came the Alpha (ladies) Cycling Club, the Olympics Cyclers, visitors on wheels from San Rafael, San Jose, Oakland, Alameda and Berkeley, the Reliance Athletic Club, Acme Club, Camera Club Cyclers, Waverlys, Pathfinders, Liberty Club, Golden Gate Cyclists, Yellow Fellow Club, Yosemite and Eintracht Club, Imperial Club, [[Shipyards in Decay\| Union Iron Works]] Wheelers, Ramblers, Columbias, Bay City Wheelmen, Barker Cyclers, and many independent wheelmen.

	There were a number of attractive features in line, the most prominent of which was a large float prepared by the Olympics. It was a representation of a Roman gladiator (George Miehling) extending the hand of fellowship to the modern cycler (Allen Jones).		There were a number of attractive features in line, the most prominent of which was a large float prepared by the Olympics. It was a representation of a Roman gladiator (George Miehling) extending the hand of fellowship to the modern cycler (Allen Jones).

Ccarlsson: added link to 1896 protest

2017-01-28T23:13:56Z

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	''Photo: California Historical Society''		''Photo: California Historical Society''

	Amid red fire, bombs, rockets and music, the cyclers of San Francisco had their display last evening in favor of good roads. There was a good number of those who love to ride on pneumatic tires, and the Parade was witnessed by thousands, who lined to streets through which the procession passed.		Amid red fire, bombs, rockets and music, the cyclers of San Francisco had their display last evening in [[The Great Bicycling Protest of 1896\|favor of good roads]]. There was a good number of those who love to ride on pneumatic tires, and the Parade was witnessed by thousands, who lined to streets through which the procession passed.

	The cyclers were enthusiastic, and on many points along the line they were loudly cheered, and in response to the cheers came the cry of the various clubs, which often drowned the sounds of the music in the band wagon. As an earnest of a desire for good roads the parade, in which there were more than a thousand participants was a success.		The cyclers were enthusiastic, and on many points along the line they were loudly cheered, and in response to the cheers came the cry of the various clubs, which often drowned the sounds of the music in the band wagon. As an earnest of a desire for good roads the parade, in which there were more than a thousand participants was a success.

Ccarlsson at 04:42, 16 August 2014

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	[[~~Turn~~ of ~~the 19th Century Bicycling~~ \|Prev. Document]] [[Cable Cars \|Next Document]]		[[The Great Bicycling Protest of 1896 \|Prev. Document]] [[Cable Cars \|Next Document]]

	[[category:Transit]] [[category:1890s]] [[category:Bicycling]]		[[category:Transit]] [[category:1890s]] [[category:Bicycling]]

Ccarlsson at 04:22, 16 August 2014

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Ccarlsson at 04:21, 16 August 2014

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	There was so much to consider, so much in variety, novelty, originality and taste that the judges were compelled to reserve their decisions until today.		There was so much to consider, so much in variety, novelty, originality and taste that the judges were compelled to reserve their decisions until today.

	[[~~The Great Bicycle Parade~~ of ~~1896~~\| More ~~Bike parades~~]]		[[Turn of the 19th Century Bicycling\| More 19th century bicycling]]

	[[19th Century Velodromes in SF\|19th Century Velodromes in SF]]		[[19th Century Velodromes in SF\|19th Century Velodromes in SF]]
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	[[~~The Great Bicycle Parade~~ of ~~1896~~ \|Prev. Document]] [[Cable Cars \|Next Document]]		[[Turn of the 19th Century Bicycling \|Prev. Document]] [[Cable Cars \|Next Document]]

	[[category:Transit]] [[category:1890s]] [[category:Bicycling]]		[[category:Transit]] [[category:1890s]] [[category:Bicycling]] [[category:1910s]]

Ccarlsson: added bicycling category and link to new velodromes page

2011-12-02T00:56:26Z

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