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, 1896

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, 1896-1897

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, 1897

Successor to the Lady Cyclist.

• The Wheelwoman, 4 Dec 1897