Gossip of the Cyclers

Biciclista · 11-03-2009, 11:55 AM

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

Onix · 11-03-2009, 01:56 PM

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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!

malkin · 11-04-2009, 06:49 AM

That's delightful!

The story of the guy with the flaming coat tails has the ring of urban legend to it.

Biciclista · 11-04-2009, 07:14 AM

hehehe i went back and read it.

11-03-2009, 11:55 AM	#1
Biciclista I LIKE BIKES Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beautiful NW or Left Coast Posts: 2,770	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 __________________ I like Bikes - Mimi Watercolor Blog

11-04-2009, 07:14 AM	#4
Biciclista I LIKE BIKES Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beautiful NW or Left Coast Posts: 2,770	hehehe i went back and read it. __________________ I like Bikes - Mimi Watercolor Blog

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11-04-2009, 06:49 AM	#3
malkin Randomeuse Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 802	That's delightful! The story of the guy with the flaming coat tails has the ring of urban legend to it.