There’s nothing better than a good, old-fashioned bicycle proverb. And so, here are several from the newspapers of 1896, back when newspapers were the social media of the day. Some of these silly cycling proverbs rhyme and several still ring true more than a century later. Quickly to bike and quickly to spin … Makes … Continue reading A Cheap Bicycle Is Better Than A Dead Horse & More Bicycle Proverbs
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More 1890s Bicycle Jokes: The Crash Edition
There's nothing especially funny about a cycling crash, especially if you've been in one. Nevertheless, bike-crash jokes were quite popular back in the 1890s because, well, there were a lot of bicycle crashes: bike v. bike; bike v. horse, bike v. trolley car, bike v. horse-drawn wagon or carriage. I bet most of these jokes … Continue reading More 1890s Bicycle Jokes: The Crash Edition
More Hilarious Bicycle Jokes From 1896
“I believe,” said the manly youth, “that your bicycle tires need more air.” “Oh dear,” cried the sweet, young thing, “and just to think, I left it outdoors all night last night.” (New York Press) *** He: “What is the name of your wheel?” She: “Do you mean the name the maker gives it or … Continue reading More Hilarious Bicycle Jokes From 1896
Why Did The Bicycle Cross the Road? And More Old Cycling Jokes …
Take my bike, please! Sorry, I couldn't resist. Here are several bike-themed jokes from the 1890s that I found ... They're anything but ordinary. Ethel: Maud has been trying to learn how to ride a bicycle for four weeks now. Penelope: Is her instructor stupid? Ethel: No – handsome. Freeland Tribune, Freeland, Pennsylvania, January 6, … Continue reading Why Did The Bicycle Cross the Road? And More Old Cycling Jokes …
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