Originally Posted by
mikeclash
0-100 - 1st century
100-200 - 2nd century
year 80 = 1st century
year 180 = 2nd century
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etc. etc.
Hence, year 1880 = 19th century
That sums it up pretty well.
Originally Posted by
Mike_Like_Bike
Maybe he was in this?
it's a good film by the way...
Cool! Two areas of cycling history I'd like to read/see more of are the American 6 Day scene and the "Clubman" races (time trials really) in England on racers with Sturmey-Archer internal gear hubs.
Originally Posted by
mkadam68
I'm sitting here, hitting my head, but I cannot remember where I saw it...some magazine just within the past year or so. Maybe someone else saw it?
They had a handful of today's pro riders out for a photo shoot and interview. They put them on an assortment of vintage/classic bicycles. One was like 100 years old. One had wooden rims, I think. One had those handle-driven rear derailleurs. Amazing photos. And the rider reactions...For the most part, they were in awe of their predecessors riding like 2-300km on the bikes--they were so uncomfortable.
Pro Cycling out of England I think but won't swear.I read the article and remember the current pros reactions similar to the way you do.
