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Martin68

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2. Shortly before automobiles became affordable, there was intense interest in bicycling on the US, with clubs and

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Thu Apr 16, 2026, 11:52 AM

Apr 16

competitions all over the country. I discovered that when I looked online to identify the meaning of a button among my grandfather's effects which turned out to be related to membership in a large cycling club. Looking further, I found newsletters and schedules for rallies and competitions. They lobbied for better roads. Then cars came along and took over the new roads.

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US photographer Alice Austen's photographs fearured in the book 'Bicycling for Ladies' 1896 [View all] littlemissmartypants Apr 16 OP

Looks fascinating littlemissmartypants. George McGovern Apr 16 #1

Shortly before automobiles became affordable, there was intense interest in bicycling on the US, with clubs and Martin68 Apr 16 #2