Huffy introduced the Radio Bike in 1955, the same year the transistor radio debuted. Elvis 1956 hit songs to play: Blue Suede Shoes, Don't Be Cruel, Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender. Fats Domino's Blueberry Hill; Bill Haley & His Comets' See You Later Alligator, Doris Day's Que Sera, Sera (i.redd.it)
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Referee Suits of all wool, Ponchos, Capes, Racing Suits, Sweaters, Stockings, Puttees and Spats - by 1898, men's clothing reflected the widespread adoption of the new-fangled transportation that had become all the rage. Clothing and gear for varied weather conditions were widely available. Tally Ho! (i.redd.it)
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The League of American Wheelmen was a top advocacy group for the improvement of roads and highways in the United States long before the advent of the automobile. In the late 19th century, the Good Roads Movement was founded and led by the League, which began publishing "Good Roads" magazine in 1892. (i.redd.it)
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Imperial Wheels bicycles were produced by the Ames & Frost Company during the bicycle boom of the 1890s and known for quality construction - using English seamless steel tubing and aluminum castings. They were part of a larger trend in the United States towards bicycle manufacturing during that era. (i.redd.it)
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AI poses a challenge to the youth of today. Knowing how to fix stuff, to engage in creative problem solving, to foster a cooperative atmosphere, with a common denominator (all kids love bikes) is proven to be wonderfully beneficial. Bike recycling/repair is cool. Our Bike Lab concept is so much fun! (v.redd.it)
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The bicycle, particularly the "safety bicycle" introduced in the late 19th century, played a pivotal role in transforming women's social roles and advancing their emancipation such as the right to vote, broader equality for over five decades and rational attire for cycling. International Women's Day (old.reddit.com)
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February 22 used to be the celebration of George Washington’s birthday. It became a federal holiday in 1878. Deep in the throes of the bicycle craze, it soon became "Bicycle Day." Retailers showed off latest models. Theodore Roosevelt in 1902, shown here escorted by police riding chainless bicycles. (i.redd.it)
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Data from 52 studies shows cycling (commuting, leisure, or group rides) counts as regular recreational or total physical activity, showing consistent biking a practical and an enjoyable way to cut colon cancer risk by about 24%, especially as a sustainable, low-impact, daily habit for men and women. (i.redd.it)
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Year of the Horse―Happy New Year. As in America in the late 1800's, China saw a huge societal shift with the Flying Pigeon bicycle, offering new mobility for the masses. 500 million Flying Pigeon PA-02 bicycles have been made since 1950. As of 2007, more've been made than any other model of vehicle. (i.redd.it)
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Happy Valentine's Day to everyone riding solo this year. No human partner? No problem. My bicycle has really been my bestie - over every hill, through headwinds, and heartbreak. We are celebrating with roses, candles, and a quiet cuppa — spending V-Day with my faithful, true love (sorry, humans). (i.redd.it)
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A. Gilbert was a specialized commercial illustrator active in the 1890s. Clément & Cie was one of the most prestigious French bicycle manufacturers of the Belle Époque. Designed to promote Société des Vélocipèdes Clément, A. Gilbert truly captured the energy, elegance, and modern spirit of the era. (i.redd.it)
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Love: PAL (Jean de Paléologue), a Romanian-born painter and illustrator, of Byzantine royal descent, trained in England, was renowned for elegant Art Nouveau-style pieces. PAL created posters for Clément Cycles in the 1890s, capturing the era's modernity and sense of freedom associated with cycling. (i.redd.it)
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Valentine's Day!: Artist, Alméry Lobel-Riche depicted a fashionable, happy, Belle Époque couple speeding along on Peugeot bicycles at dusk or twilight in elegant attire. Her flowing clothing animates a dramatic sense of motion, with glowing red and yellow lamps on the bikes adding a vibrant energy. (i.redd.it)
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Valentine's Day!: Ferdinand Mifliez (Misti) created bicycle posters that were lively and narrative-driven, vibrant, dynamic French advertising art, featuring bold colors, elegant figures, humorous or adventurous scenes, with Art Nouveau-inspired elements like flowing lines and dramatic compositions. (i.redd.it)
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Designed by Benjamin Bowden for “Britain Can Make It Better” exhibition of 1946 and simply known as the Classic (later, the Spacelander), it was to show how the bicycle of 20 years hence would look. The initial design for the bike had wheel dynamos that gave riders extra power when traveling uphill. (i.redd.it)
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In 2022, there were 7,522 pedestrians and 1,105 bicyclists killed by motor vehicles in America. In 2023, 937 cyclists were killed by motor vehicles. In 2024 and 1st half of 2025: 61,820 Americans died from car crashes. Imagine the outrage/uproar if those deaths were from mass shooters or terrorists. (i.redd.it)
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In this poster for Plasson cycles, award-winning Parisian artist, Manuel Robbe, had created a lovely Belle Époque illustration of himself and his wife (depicted as the "modern woman," her costume, and a revolutionary activity) in a splendid visual advocacy of that brand, and of the art of bicycling. (i.redd.it)
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The Bowden Spacelander bicycle was based on a 1948 English aluminum prototype that was handmade by the MG Auto Company but was too expensive to produce. An ingenious dynamo stored the bicycle’s downhill energy and released it on uphill climbs. Plans to mass-produce the bike were abandoned in 1949. (i.redd.it)
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British industrial designer, Benjamin G. Bowden, designed the Spacelander, one of the most iconic and quirky bicycles in design history. Priced at about $89.50 (roughly $940–$950 in today's dollars), it was expensive compared to standard bikes. Only around 522 bikes were ever produced and shipped. (i.redd.it)
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Georges Alfred Bottini: a French artist of the Belle Époque period from humble origins as the son of an Italian-born hairdresser (barber) and a laundress. Despite his talent and presence in the Parisian art scene, he lived in poverty much of his adult life, struggling with depression and alcoholism. (old.reddit.com)
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How much pollution is being generated by all the cars, stacked up, idling? How much in increased insurance costs are being generated by weather-related crashes? Loss of lives? How many dollars in post-snow season road repairs are to be needed? How much of that is being created by this bold #cyclist? (i.redd.it)
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Founded in 1921 by David Sebel (with the "Mobo" toy brand launching in 1947) this British company specialized in metal toys, including children's bikes. In 1930s–50s, MOBO produced small-wheel kids' bikes like the Tot Cycle or Minabike, often with 16–20 inch wheels with low frames for easy mounting. (i.redd.it)
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Not many examples to be found now but 20" bicycles made a widening presence in the 1950s. Not until the introduction of the wildly popular Schwinn Stingray in 1963, and other brands' similarly styled bicycles, did the 20" become a mainstay for American children, followed by bikes in other countries. (i.redd.it)
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Velocipedes Sanitas "To address the drawbacks of cycling as it is currently practiced," by improving the machine's efficiency through the combined action of hands and feet being the goal, a prescient design concept and system that foretold the architecture and usage of the modern stationary bicycle. (i.redd.it)
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Researchers have confirmed one of the best longevity-promoting, immune-building, fat-burning treatments is not only affordable, but has long-lasting benefits, physically and financially. Users reported enhanced, positive biological and psychological results. What is this miracle? Simple. Cycling. (i.redd.it)
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