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1899 Chicago Tribune article sharing correspondence between an Indianapolis preacher and a Chicago police detective.
There was a concern that permitting women to ride bicycles would compromise their morals.
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Bicycle riding and loose morals among women in Chicago in 1899.
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From left to right, naked, black, and blue Chief (Taken with Instagram at Heritage Bicycles General Store)
Lovin’ those handlebars.
shop shots
One of my favorite places in Chicago. Spent a great night there last Thursday with friends as a bluegrass/folk band played with a great fiddler. One day I hope to even buy one of their bikes!
How a Bicycle Was Made in 1945
A British Council Film from 1945 documenting the design and manufacturing of Raleigh bicycles. (via Devour)
-thanks to our follower Meaghan K. for the link!
The best part is when he goes along for the ride.
A dog guarding his masters bikeā¦.So cute.
Too cute.
Ravenswood mail carriers, 1908, Chicago
CPL Archives
Love those bikes.
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Washington, D.C., circa 1921. "Times boy and bicycle." One of the winners of a Washington Times subscription-selling contest and his prize, a Mead Ranger bike.
A paper boy’s prize. Or a young Daniel Craig?
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“Are we, like, riding into Mordor…guys?”
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A near perfect combination for summer.
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