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.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Wheels & Bikes at Shirlington
Bike rack in front of the Shirlington public library
So, why the locked up "extra" wheels at this bike rack? How did this happen? (These photos taken early Saturday morning before they are obscured by other parked bikes.)
Bike rack in the Harris Teeter parking garage at Shirlington
100 yards/meters or so away, we have this sad Mongoose that has lost its wheels - perhaps they are locked in front of the library!
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