A small number of our cycling journals have been digitised in full and can be read through our online catalogue. These magazines were produced in 1896-1897, a time when cycling had become a fashionable pastime for women, and targeted an audience who could afford (or aspire) to buy new bicycles, special cycling costumes and learn in riding schools.

Cycling World Illustrated, 1896Link opens in a new window

A heavily illustrated magazine which includes interviews with and profiles of professional cyclists and prominent people (in society, politics or entertainment) who had cycling connections, a regular fashion column, descriptions of tours, profiles of cycling clubs and other information which may interest the fashionable cyclist. Includes a lot of content about women and cycling, with many of the covers featuring 'Distinguished [i.e. fashionable] lady cyclists'.

• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.1, 18 Mar 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.2, 25 Mar 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.3, 1 Apr 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.4, 8 Apr 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.5, 15 Apr 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.6, 22 Apr 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.7, 29 Apr 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.8, 6 May 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.9, 13 May 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.10, 20 May 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.11, 27 May 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.12, 3 Jun 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.13, 10 Jun 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.14, 17 Jun 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.15, 24 Jun 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.16, 1 Jul 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.17, 8 Jul 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.18, 15 Jul 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.19, 22 Jul 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.20, 29 Jul 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.21, 5 Aug 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.22, 12 Aug 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.23, 19 Aug 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.24, 26 Aug 1896
• The Cycling World Illustrated, vol.1, no.25, 2 Sep 1896

The Lady Cyclist, 1896-1897Link opens in a new window

Weekly magazine aimed at women cyclists (we have an incomplete set). Includes articles on prominent cyclists, fashion tips, advice, stories and adverts.

• The Lady Cyclist, double Spring fashion issue, Mar 1896
• The Lady Cyclist, Jun 1896
• The Lady Cyclist, 22 Aug 1896
• The Lady Cyclist, 29 Aug 1896
• The Lady Cyclist, 19 Sep 1896
• The Lady Cyclist, 26 Sep 1896
• The Lady Cyclist, 24 Oct 1896
• The Lady Cyclist, 31 Oct 1896
• The Lady Cyclist, 7 Nov 1896
• The Lady Cyclist, 12 Dec 1896
• The Lady Cyclist, 2 Jan 1897
• The Lady Cyclist, 9 Jan 1897

The Wheelwoman, 1897Link opens in a new window

Successor to the Lady Cyclist.

• The Wheelwoman, 4 Dec 1897