Van Wagoner retired from political life and returned to his engineering interests.
Van Wagoner and others "from Boston and that way" were among the riders.
During the early days, Van Wagoner rode an Eagle safety high wheel bicycle.
According to the local press; "Van Wagoner passed through like a flash, and many who were out to see him failed to look quick enough."
The local newspaper referred to Van Wagoner as "probably the best road rider in America today."
Van Wagoner produced automobiles in Syracuse between the years 1899-1903.
Van Wagoner's goal was to try for a record of a mile in 58 seconds.
Quinn is not known to disagree with Van Wagoner's clarification of the record, though he has labeled it a "skeptical view."
The staff has conducted an inquiry into whether Van Wagoner failed to properly value private investments made in its mutual funds.
A lawsuit is already pending against Van Wagoner because of light from the billboard that reflects into some apartments.