Cycling History

Shocking Death Of A Cyclist, Or Why I Should (Probably) Wear a Helmet

“On Sunday evening, while Mr S. Davies was descending a steep hill near Llangollen, on a 54 inch bicycle, he lost control over his machine, and dashed against the stone bridge at the … Continue reading

May 12, 2015 · 3 Comments

Laughable Adventure of Lady Cyclists

Modern day Cricklewood is part of the suburban sprawl of London but back in 1897 it was still very much a satellite village set in the countryside, though being rapidly … Continue reading

May 9, 2015 · Leave a comment

Cycling Shorts: Cycle Speedway, London 1957

This photo was taken in 1957 at the Whipps X Comets cycle speedway track at Eaton Manor, Hackney. It captures a moment during a race between the home team and … Continue reading

May 2, 2015 · 1 Comment