Gossip of the Cyclers

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11-03-2009, 11:55 AM
Biciclista

Gossip of the Cyclers

before the turn of the 20th century, there existed a column in the NYTIMES called "Gossip of the cyclers" if you search the online nytimes for archives, you can find PDF's of some of the articles.
in the issue I am looking at they are talking about a warm pedal footwarmer that was seen at the Paris Bike Expo. - a little box with charcoal inside that "will spread genial warmth through the feet of the laziest pedaler"
It also talks about a new law prohibiting dropped handlebars!! gasp!!!
here's the one I"m looking at; but there's more.

http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive...679C94699ED7CF
11-03-2009, 01:56 PM
Onix

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Originally Posted by Biciclista

before the turn of the 20th century, there existed a column in the NYTIMES called "Gossip of the cyclers" if you search the online nytimes for archives, you can find PDF's of some of the articles.
in the issue I am looking at they are talking about a warm pedal footwarmer that was seen at the Paris Bike Expo. - a little box with charcoal inside that "will spread genial warmth through the feet of the laziest pedaler"
It also talks about a new law prohibiting dropped handlebars!! gasp!!!
here's the one I"m looking at; but there's more.

http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive...679C94699ED7CF

COol! What a neat post!
11-04-2009, 06:49 AM
malkin

That's delightful!

The story of the guy with the flaming coat tails has the ring of urban legend to it.
11-04-2009, 07:14 AM
Biciclista

hehehe i went back and read it.