riding a penny Farthing
01-31-09, 10:09 AM
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riding a penny Farthing
Hello I am new to the forum. I ride road bike and have ridden for many years.
My question today is if there are any penny farthing owners/riders out there that would be willing to give me a quick training sessison and allow me to try out there hiwheeler? It can eb a modern version of one, ot doesn't really matter. I live in Southwest Denver,CO.
I have made contact with a gentleman in Golden and he is not interested in helping me, so If that is anyones suggestion I have tried taht already.
This is just somthing I would like to say I have done!
Chris
My question today is if there are any penny farthing owners/riders out there that would be willing to give me a quick training sessison and allow me to try out there hiwheeler? It can eb a modern version of one, ot doesn't really matter. I live in Southwest Denver,CO.
I have made contact with a gentleman in Golden and he is not interested in helping me, so If that is anyones suggestion I have tried taht already.
This is just somthing I would like to say I have done!
Chris
01-31-09, 11:46 AM
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You may find this interesting.
https://www.jimlangley.net/spin/wheeling.html
https://www.jimlangley.net/spin/wheeling.html
01-31-09, 02:57 PM
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Very interesting article. Those were "men" to be able to complete a century on a Penny Farthing. I would like to find one myself. I found a replica of one that stands about 10" high so I could say I have one in the collection..
01-31-09, 05:20 PM
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www.thewheelmen.org Check out this site - they might be able to put you in touch with someone in your area. I used to be a member, but, living in the U.K., I let my membership lapse more than 20 years ago - so all my information is probably out of date.
01-31-09, 07:48 PM
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02-01-09, 08:21 AM
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If you come to DC I will gladly give you lessons. There is a guy in CO who has something like 50 PFs, but I doubt he will let someone ride one. People are always wrecking mine.
02-01-09, 08:22 PM
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