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.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Presidents' Race on Capital Bikeshare Bikes at Nationals Ballpark
I don't know how those guys managed to stay upright on heavy CaBi bikes while wearing those large scale bobble-head like costumes.
George, who remains seated, wins - Abe demonstrates that unless you are super strong that getting up off the seat to apply more power usually doesn't result in an increase in speed. At the end you see him rise up and instead of passing Washington he loses the race.
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