The Acatène was a shaft and bevel gear direct drive transmission bicycle, a neologism coined and marketed by the manufacturer Marié & C ie (La Métropole - The Metropolis) from the mid-1890s. The name literally describes the bicycle’s ‘chainless’ power system. Note: phone and telegraph numbers shown.

Bicycle mother A stripe-shirted smile cuts through the suburban green, Glasses perched high on a face full of beam. She grips the wide bars with confident ease, Pedaling her little circus with grace and a breeze. In Kodachrome warmth, from a sunnier day— When motherhood meant balance in every way.

Bicycle Serenade A moment suspended in black, white, and grace: Glamour meets grass stains, lipstick meets chase. Forever they roll in this old photo frame— A flash of forever, a family game. Timeless they ride in that captured light, A mother, her treasures, their bicycles bright. #HappyMothersDay

The Raleigh "Gazelle" #bicycle was produced between years 1938 to 1943. It had a Sturmey-Archer 3-speed hub, trigger shifter control, Miller lighting equipment, Dunlop Tyres and tubes. The Gazelles were intended for riders who wish equipment ― modern and moderately priced but not the most luxurious.

Over half a century later, still one of her best memories and most treasured photos is the one of her little brother and her perched on the banana seat of her green girl's Schwinn Stingray bicycle. Bikes have that magical quality, to make and mark the very of best times and special precious moments.

The year was 1970, with her 1969 Kmart All-Pro Jet Star 3-speed suicide shifter 20" bicycle. Incredibly rare, it is said only 200-500 bicycles were imported from the German manufacturer. She's 65 years-old now, and this remains one of the best times of her life. A bicycle this cool would make it so.

The #cycle trade in Coventry grew out of the Coventry Sewing Machine Co., founded in 1863. Finding it difficult to expand, it diversified. The name was changed to Coventry Machinists Co. in 1869. 1871: 70% of the #bicycle industry was in the Midlands - like Eagle, Rudge-Whitworth, Swift and Triumph.

Grandmother, cap askew and smile shy, next to a bike that once taught her to fly. Tiny sister eyes wide and still, on wheels promising her some future thrill. It carried youngsters so bold— silvery spokes sparkled as stories unfold. That #bicycle knew laughter and wind, a joy only cycling can spin.

Promoted in the 1890s to appeal to a growing interest in cycling, and noted for its modern design and freedom it offered, especially to women. It cures the Blues. It saves the shoes. It brings content and merriment. The prudent Buyer Selects the Shirk #Bicycle, The lightest and latest in the world.

Huffy introduced the Radio Bike in 1955, the same year the transistor radio debuted. Elvis 1956 hit songs to play: Blue Suede Shoes, Don't Be Cruel, Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender Fats Domino's Blueberry Hill; Bill Haley & His Comets' See You Later Alligator, Doris Day's Que Sera, Sera.

Referee Suits of all wool, Ponchos, Capes, Racing Suits, Sweaters, Stockings, Puttees and Spats - by 1898, men's clothing reflected the widespread adoption of the new-fangled transportation that had become all the rage. Clothing and gear for varied weather conditions were widely available. Tally Ho!

The League of American Wheelmen was a top advocacy group for the improvement of roads and highways in the United States long before the advent of the automobile. In the late 19th century, the Good Roads Movement was founded and led by the League, which began publishing "Good Roads" magazine in 1892.

A photograph of Emmy Souter of South Cave, England, taken in the early 1900s, showing her in her finery, with a bicycle, capturing early 20th-century leisure activities in rural England. South Cave, still known for good cycling, is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Imperial Wheels bicycles were produced by the Ames & Frost Company during the bicycle boom of the 1890s and known for quality construction, using English seamless steel tubing and aluminum castings. They were part of a larger trend in the United States towards #bicycle manufacturing during that era.

AI poses a challenge to the youth of today. Knowing how to fix stuff, to engage in creative problem solving, to foster a cooperative atmosphere, with a common denominator (all kids love bikes) is proven to be wonderfully beneficial. Bike recycling/repair is cool. Our Bike Lab concept is so much fun!

AI poses a challenge to the youth of today. Knowing how to fix stuff, to engage in creative problem solving, to foster a cooperative atmosphere, with a common denominator (all kids love bikes) is proven to be wonderfully beneficial. Bike recycling/repair is cool. Our Bike Lab concept is so much fun!

International Women's Day The bicycle, particularly the "safety bicycle" introduced in the late 19th century, played a pivotal role in transforming women's social roles and advancing their emancipation such as the right to vote, broader equality for over five decades and rational attire for cycling.

February 22 used to be the celebration of George Washington’s birthday. It became a federal holiday in 1878. Deep in the throes of the #bicycle craze, it soon became "Bicycle Day." Retailers showed off latest models. Theodore Roosevelt, in 1902, shown escorted by police riding chainless #bicycles.

Data from 52 studies shows cycling (commuting, leisure, or group rides) counts as regular recreational or total physical activity, showing consistent biking a practical and an enjoyable way to cut colon cancer risk by about 24%, especially as a sustainable, low-impact, daily habit for men and women.

Year of the Horse―Happy New Year As in America in the late 1800's, China saw a huge societal shift with the Flying Pigeon #bicycle, offering new mobility for the masses. 500 million Flying Pigeon PA-02 bicycles have been made since 1950. As of 2007, more've been made than any other model of vehicle.

A Tale of The Pirate and The Goose There was once a young poor boy who wanted a #bicycle. He loved a little beat-up #bike in particular, but it was in bad shape. His friend, an artist, told him it could be painted. The boy chose colors he liked best. A bit of alchemy, turning lead into gold ― voilà!

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone riding solo this year. No human partner? No problem. My #bicycle has really been my bestie - over every hill, through headwinds, and heartbreak. We are celebrating with roses, candles, and a quiet cuppa — spending V-Day with my faithful, true love (sorry, humans).

A. Gilbert was a specialized commercial illustrator active in the 1890s. Clément & Cie was one of the most prestigious French #bicycle manufacturers of the Belle Époque. Designed to promote Société des Vélocipèdes Clément, A. Gilbert truly captured the energy, elegance, and modern spirit of the era.

Love PAL (Jean de Paléologue), a Romanian-born painter and illustrator, of Byzantine royal descent, trained in England, was renowned for elegant Art Nouveau-style pieces. PAL created posters for Clément Cycles in the 1890s, capturing the era's modernity and sense of freedom associated with #cycling.

Valentine's Day: Artist, Alméry Lobel-Riche depicted a fashionable, happy, Belle Époque couple speeding along on Peugeot #bicycles at dusk or twilight in elegant attire. Her flowing clothing animates a dramatic sense of motion, with glowing red and yellow lamps on the #bikes adding a vibrant energy.

Valentine's Day: Ferdinand Mifliez (Misti) created #bicycle posters that were lively and narrative-driven, vibrant, dynamic French advertising art, featuring bold colors, elegant figures, humorous or adventurous scenes, with Art Nouveau-inspired elements like flowing lines and dramatic compositions.

Designed by Benjamin Bowden for “Britain Can Make It Better” exhibition of 1946 and simply known as the Classic (later, the Spacelander), it was to show how the bicycle of 20 years hence would look. The initial design for the bike had wheel dynamos that gave riders extra power when traveling uphill.

In 2022, there were 7,522 pedestrians and 1,105 bicyclists killed by motor vehicles in America. In 2023, 937 cyclists were killed by motor vehicles. In 2024 and 1st half of 2025: 61,820 Americans died from car crashes. Imagine the outrage/uproar if those deaths were from mass shooters or terrorists?

In this poster for Plasson cycles, award-winning Parisian artist, Manuel Robbe, had created a lovely Belle Epoque illustration of himself and his wife (depicted as the "modern woman," her costume, and a revolutionary activity) in a splendid visual advocacy of that brand, and of the art of bicycling.

The Bowden Spacelander #bicycle was based on a 1948 English aluminum prototype that was handmade by the MG Auto Company but was too expensive to produce. An ingenious dynamo stored the bicycle’s downhill energy and released it on uphill climbs. Plans to mass-produce the #bike were abandoned in 1949.

British industrial designer, Benjamin G. Bowden, designed the Spacelander, one of the most iconic and quirky #bicycles in design history. Priced at about $89.50 (roughly $940–$950 in today's dollars), it was expensive compared to standard bikes. Only around 522 #bikes were ever produced and shipped.

Georges Alfred Bottini: a French artist of the Belle Époque period from humble origins as the son of an Italian-born hairdresser (barber) and a laundress. Despite his talent and presence in the Parisian art scene, he lived in poverty much of his adult life, struggling with depression and alcoholism.

Better Biking Numerous mainstream medical studies have investigated the health effects of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and its primary active compound, Curcumin. Curcumin reduces pain, enhances joint mobility and improves physical function. Piperine (in black pepper) amplifies turmeric's core benefits.

If #bicycles, and cycling, are great for mental health and an affordable form of lasting beneficial intervention, proven by numerous medical studies, then why is this being ignored? How many tragedies will be required before society wises up and decides effective and inexpensive solutions are best?

The photo may be faded but memories remain vivid those days of growing freedom a world at hand ready adventures to be had places seemingly closer than precious shoe leather could hope to provide these many years later her #bicycle will always be a best friend of times past that live within her heart

The UK is suffering a decline in children and young people’s wellbeing: statistics show that almost a third of 16–24 year-olds reported evidence of anxiety or depression, with children aged 5 to 16 years experiencing mental health problems. A recent study: #cycling is shown to be a viable treatment.

How much pollution is being generated by all the cars, stacked up, idling? How much in increased insurance costs are being generated by weather-related crashes? Loss of lives? How many dollars in post-snow season road repairs are to be needed? How much of that is being created by this bold #cyclist?

As masters of 300 characters, it would be splendid if the ability to have more would make #Bluesky ever more useful. The limit makes creating content a challenge to impart important information. x? reddit? #BSKY moves ahead into new territory increased content capacity redefining its own usefulness!

Founded in 1921 by David Sebel (with the "Mobo" toy brand launching in 1947) this British company specialized in metal toys, including children's bikes. In 1930s–50s, MOBO produced small-wheel kids' bikes like the Tot Cycle or Minabike, often with 16–20 inch wheels with low frames for easy mounting.

Not many examples to be found now but 20" bicycles made a widening presence in the 1950s. Not until the introduction of the wildly popular Schwinn Stingray in 1963, and other brands' similarly styled bicycles, did the 20" become a mainstay for American children, followed by bikes in other countries.

Velocipedes Sanitas "To address the drawbacks of cycling as it is currently practiced," by improving the machine's efficiency through the combined action of hands and feet being the goal, a prescient design concept and system that foretold the architecture and usage of the modern stationary bicycle.

Clever A 1890s Belle Époque poster advertising a shop in Paris and a factory in Les Lilas features one of the era's favorite themes: a #bicycle floating in the air in the hand of some charming woman, flowers in her swirling hair, clothing flowing. The Art of Bike. The romance and allure of #cycling.

Researchers have confirmed one of the best longevity-promoting, immune-building, fat-burning treatments is not only affordable, but has long-lasting benefits, physically and financially. Users reported enhanced, positive biological and psychological results. What is this miracle? Simple. Cycling.

While many organizations chase media coverage, we don't. It makes us a target for criminals. Repeatedly. Often. We don't get tax dollars or fat grants. We fund efforts out-of-pocket. So we do more in cycling advocacy than exposing day-to-day mechanics. But, we resonate. We influence, and we succeed.

The Cowboy and his Steed of Steel No Appaloosa snorts beneath him, no thunder rolls from hooves— just the soft click-click of chain links singing prairie truths. He’ll never rope the morning star or outrun some thunder’s call— but every mile he turns the crank he claims the West for all. — Cristo

"Once in the old neighborhood, when he was seven or eight, he’d fallen off his #bike, his helmet splitting cleanly in half like a cantaloupe. He showed the halves to all the neighbor kids as a way to warn them to never ride without one," remembered Kristen Radtke, a friend of Alex J. Pretti (R.I.P.)

Heureusement que j'ai ma (Fortunately, I have my) Henri Cottereau made his fortune in the manufacture of #bicycles. With the onset of World War I, the Cottereau’s Dijon facilities were converted to munitions manufacture by order of the State, a transformation that left him bankrupt at the war’s end.

Cycles Cottereau was a Dijon-based #bicycle company that was known for superb posters designed by various artists., founded in 1891 by Louis Cottereau, a great #cycling champion of the late 19th century. In 1910, the company was acquired by its competitor, Terrot. He died in a mental asylum in 1917.

A fascinating podcast! The #bicycle was to prove transformative. Cheaper than a horse, it freed women and young working class people to roam free. And the bike was the testing ground for countless improvements in manufacturing that would later lead to Henry Ford’s production lines. #BicyclesRecycle

If a young girl who lived in poor, less-than-advantaged circumstances had a new friend that was an artist and painted a #bicycle just for her - how special would that be? The old wisdom: "ask and you shall receive" proves true at times. Magic lives. The Art of Bike. The Art of Life. #BicyclesRecycle