Canastota to Albany NY, July 3
"...Six miles from Albany, while I was on the towpath, the rear tire blew out. There was a hole in it that would admit a hand. I walked into Albany. Some of the remarks I made to myself as I walked were not fit for quoting to a Sunday school class. My distance that day was 135 miles. This was to be my last day of big mileage though...."
Waypoint Today: By the time Wyman reached Albany, his motorcycle was deteriorating. Wyman states in his last article that he went to a bicycle repair shop while in Albany. On the 4th of July, Wyman mentioned in “Bicycling World, page 466, col 2 top” he went to the "agency" of J.W. Anderson. At the time Agency meant the equivalent of the modern term "Dealership"
Research of the Albany business directory showed a Hendee Mfg Agent/Dealer by the name of F.W. Anderson, 467 Madison Ave as the only “Anderson” listed under either bicycle or automobile repair. He was an “Indian Motorcycle” dealer.
George A. Wyman Memorial Display
Hosting Authority: Patrick Noonan, building owner. Ben & Jerry's directed the Wyman Memorial Plaque and Waypoint Sign be removed.
Sponsor: Wyman Memorial Plaque - Tom & Mona Loftus, Iron Butt Association members 106 & 42200
