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Revolutionary influence of the bicycle

Monday 21 July 2003
The bicycle has been responsible for more movement in manners and morals than anything since Charles II. Chap­er­ones, long narrow skirts, tight corsets have wilted, strong nerves, legs and language, knickers, knowledge of make and shape, equality of sex, good digestion and pro­fes­sional occupation have bloomed. In four words, the eman­cip­a­tion of women. — John Galsworthy (1867-1933), quoted on Ockhams Razor.

For a dose of nostalgia, spend US $4,999.95 on a penny-farthing bike, made in the Czech Republic. Then follow the useful riding instructions to be found on a Japanese website.

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For a dose of the here and now, read about the wonderful way Brisbane’s roads accommodate one commuting cyclist. I’m proud to be a cyclist in this city.
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