When the first diamond frame bicycles became popular in the 1890s they were often called "wheels" - the national cycling association was called the "League of American Wheelmen." We have moved from "wheels" to "bikes," but the bicycles have remained remarkably the same over more than 100 years - elegant in their efficiency and simplicity. And many of the issues that we think are new? They were around then too.
Friday, September 24, 2010
(Old) Cycling Photos from the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress has a small number of photos of cycling interest available online, for example this one of Jackie Clark, a racer, in 1912.
If you go to the LoC "photostream" and search "cycling" they are easily enough found.
Another racer photo with the then-popular dead-on posed shot.
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