Massachusetts Bicycle Club

Architect George F. Meacham designed a new headquarters building for the club in 1884, located at 152 Newbury Street in Boston.

"[4] In May 1883, the club took part in a League of American Wheelman parade on Fifth Avenue in New York City.

"[5] The club organized a "Midwinter Carnival" at the Mechanics' Fair Building in December 1885.

At 8 in the morning, as a band played, 100 cyclists paraded into the building dressed as devils, counts, revolutionary soldiers.

...A 'bicycle drill squad' and a trick rider wowed the assembly.