Cycling art, energy, and locomotion

by Robert P. Scott

H. W. Libbey. Hood attachment for bicycles. No. 339,793. Patented April 13, 1886.

“The object of my invention is to provide a means for protecting riders of bicycles and tricycles from exposure to the sun and rain.”

Leske, two-wheeled machine on the Otto principle.

This is a German patent by Herr Leske, of Berlin, dated August 4, 1887. The inventor can, at least, be said to accommodate the entire body with plenty of work. Mr. Leske may be heard from later.

H. J. Lawson. Velocipede. No. 345,851. Patented July 20, 1886.

LAWSON SPECIFICATION.

“My invention relates to that class of bicycles in which the front wheel is employed for steering and the rear wheel for driving, the pedal crank-axle being arranged between the wheels and connected with the axle of the rear wheel for driving by an endless driving-chain.