December 6, 1908. It’s Sunday night, and everyone inside the Garden is in a state of suspense, waiting for the six-day race to begin. Continue reading →
The French cyclists pose for the camera like something out of Gentlemen’s Quarterly. They exude a cool nonchalance befitting their international fame and unbounded commitment to athleticism. Continue reading →
THE BICYCLE possessed some kind of magic, its mute presence transforming American society. Originally known as a velocipede, the bicycle had been around since the early nineteenth century, but only after 1890 did the contraption become safer and gain popularity throughout the States as something associated with freedom and pleasure. Continue reading →
