Beasts and bicycles, just think of all the fascinating possibilities. Here are three of the stories I found in old newspapers that leapt off the faded pages and bit me ... The Bear, the Bicycle, and the Bloomers Bruin was a performer, a dancing bear who lived with his “master” somewhere in London. Apparently this … Continue reading Bicycle History: Lions & Tigers & Bears … and Bikes!
Author: Steve Wartenberg
My Favorite Rides (#6): The Bordeaux Sauternes Loop …Vineyards, Noble Rot, Castles, Cathedrals & A Crazy Statue
It was important to get off to a good start on my biking-Bordeaux adventure. OK, “important” might be a bit of an overstatement. It’s helpful, a good omen … and much better than the alternative. “This bridge is shit,” said the guy from O2Cycles. “Don’t take it.” We were at the designated meet-up spot in … Continue reading My Favorite Rides (#6): The Bordeaux Sauternes Loop …Vineyards, Noble Rot, Castles, Cathedrals & A Crazy Statue
Bicycle History: Women on Wheels … Hat-Pins, Corsets, a Daring Downhill Run & Racing Horses
My fun & true bicycle-history stories have been dominated by the men. So far. Hey, it’s not my fault: That’s the way society worked in the 1800s. And then: The bicycle! Women were not to be denied and, despite some pushback from the men, they took to the wheel in droves, wearing long skirts and … Continue reading Bicycle History: Women on Wheels … Hat-Pins, Corsets, a Daring Downhill Run & Racing Horses
My Favorite French Rides (#5): The Normandy D-Day Loop With the U.S. Army Rangers Who Landed There
Here's the map of this loop: #1 is the German cemetery, #2 is Pointe du Hoc, #3 equals the American Cemetery, #4 is the British port of Arromanches *** Colleville-s-Mer - “This is sacred ground,” said Sid Salomon. We were standing in the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, in the midst of a sea of … Continue reading My Favorite French Rides (#5): The Normandy D-Day Loop With the U.S. Army Rangers Who Landed There
Around the World With Bicycle History: A King, Sultan, Bullfighter, Deadly Duel & the World’s Most Expensive Bike
The bicycle is everywhere, in every country and culture, and can be used for good and for evil, as you'll see. So, off we go on a quick bike trip around the world: Spain, France, Greece, Russia, Morocco, England, back to Spain and, finally, South Africa. Spain: No Bull Birmingham Daily Post, England, July 2, … Continue reading Around the World With Bicycle History: A King, Sultan, Bullfighter, Deadly Duel & the World’s Most Expensive Bike
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