A History of Cycling in n+1 Objects: No. 3 – Merckx’s Hour Record Bike, 1972
The Hour is cycling’s blue riband event, the ultimate test of a riders’s physical ability. It is elegant in its simplicity; how far can you go in 60 minutes of … Continue reading
March 5, 2015 · 3 Comments
Never tell a gentleman he is too old: Ernie Old and his Malvern Star, by Robert Horvat
Today’s post comes courtesy of my friend Robert Horvat, a fellow cycling enthusiast, wine lover, and history buff from Melbourne, Australia. Robert writes two very interesting blogs, the eclectic and … Continue reading
February 26, 2015 · 9 Comments
Great Rides: “Billie” Samuel, Melbourne-Sydney, Sydney-Melbourne, 1934
In March of 1934 the Australian press began to report on the plans of a Melbourne resident to ride from the Victorian state capital to Sydney with the intention of creating … Continue reading
February 5, 2015 · Leave a comment
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