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December 11, 1894
Bennington Semi Weekly Banner
Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
The rising popularity of bicycles, projected at 750,000 in the US and Canada next year, disappoints some early riders who now find roads overcrowded, losing the solitary enjoyment of cycling. - New York Sun.
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Multiplicity of Bicycle Riders.
The extension of the bicycle in popularity-it is estimated that about 750,000 machines will be in use in the United States and Canada next year-does not please some of the former wheelmen. Said one of them: "Yes, I own a wheel, and I used to get some pleasure in riding it two or three years ago. I could get out on the country roads and be fairly sure to be alone, but now the fellows are as thick everywhere ten miles from town as they are in the parks. There is no fun for me any more in wheeling, since everybody owns a bicycle."-New York Sun.
The extension of the bicycle in popularity-it is estimated that about 750,000 machines will be in use in the United States and Canada next year-does not please some of the former wheelmen. Said one of them: "Yes, I own a wheel, and I used to get some pleasure in riding it two or three years ago. I could get out on the country roads and be fairly sure to be alone, but now the fellows are as thick everywhere ten miles from town as they are in the parks. There is no fun for me any more in wheeling, since everybody owns a bicycle."-New York Sun.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Bicycle Popularity
Crowded Roads
Wheelmen Complaint
What entities or persons were involved?
Former Wheelman
Where did it happen?
United States And Canada
Story Details
Key Persons
Former Wheelman
Location
United States And Canada
Story Details
A former bicycle rider expresses displeasure at the growing popularity of bicycles, estimated at 750,000 machines in use next year in the US and Canada, which has crowded the roads and eliminated the solitary pleasure of riding.