Arthur Roadhouse: The Boy With No Legs Who Rode Like the Wind

February 2, 2022February 4, 2022 ~ Steve Wartenberg ~ Leave a comment

Arthur Roadhouse I stumbled across this paragraph in St. Louis Globe-Democrat, from the August 22, 1895 issue ... After reading it, I just had to find out more about the 508-pound Baby Bliss (here’s the link to my story) and Arthur Roadhouse. “Here is the greatest of all bicycle freaks ...” This was the first … Continue reading Arthur Roadhouse: The Boy With No Legs Who Rode Like the Wind

Around the World With Bicycle History: A King, Sultan, Bullfighter, Deadly Duel & the World’s Most Expensive Bike

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 ~ Steve Wartenberg ~ 1 Comment

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

Beauty Is In the Eye of the Beholder … On a French Cycling Trip

October 24, 2020November 22, 2020 ~ Steve Wartenberg ~ 2 Comments

You never know what amazing piece of art is just around the corner, down the cycle path or in the medieval village when you're cycling around France. The place is full of great art! Like this… This strange (IMHO) statue is in Creon along the Roger Lapebie bike path that runs for 57 kilometers from … Continue reading Beauty Is In the Eye of the Beholder … On a French Cycling Trip

Cyclist-on-Cyclist Crime: Oh, the Carnage

October 20, 2020November 22, 2020 ~ Steve Wartenberg ~ 9 Comments

Hey you ... flying by lycra ... please slow down and pass that woman pushing the baby stroller up ahead safely! I’ve been riding the multi-use paths a lot lately, and have noticed way too many of my fellow cyclists doing a lot of rude, dumb and downright dangerous things. You know: All the things … Continue reading Cyclist-on-Cyclist Crime: Oh, the Carnage

Back to the Beginning in Langon

September 21, 2018September 21, 2018 ~ Steve Wartenberg ~ 1 Comment

I've just about completed my giant Bordeaux loop ... 998 miles in 19 days, with one to go: Back to Bordeaux (the city), another 45 or so miles tomorrow. I'm in Langon tonight, which was my first stop after Bordeaux way back when. It's kind of cool to come back to a town I've already … Continue reading Back to the Beginning in Langon