The Bicycle And How To Ride It

This special re-print edition of "The Bicycle And How To Ride It" has not been available to those interested in antique bicycles since its publication in 1882. Long considered one of the most comprehensive books on bicycles from the past, chapters include Something of the Bicycle's History, The Bicycle 1868-1869, The Bicycle of Today (1880's), How To Select a Bicycle, How To Ride a Bicycle, The Art of Falling Gracefully, Dismounting, The Leg Rest - Downhill, Friendly Advice, Acrobatic Feats, How To Ride Side-saddle, Riding Kneeling, Riding Standing much more. Also included are details on bicycle riding all over 1880's England, Scotland, Ireland and on the European Mainland. "The Bicycle And How To Ride It" will be of great interest to those interested in riding antique bicycles, as well as those simply interested in the history of bicycles. A fascinating read that covers well beyond merely learning "how to ride a bike." Note: This public domain edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background. This edition is reprinted in accordance to Federal Law.

• | Author: A. Practical Bicyclist, Roger Chambers
• | Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• | Publication Date: Apr 21, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 96 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1717293379
• | ISBN-13: 9781717293374