Greetings cr folks.
just a note to tell you about the VCCofKC and find out if any of you have
knowledge of kansas city bicycling history.One of the purposes of the
Vintage Cycling Club of Kansas City is to promote and encourage the
appreciation of vintage and antique bicycles and share each participants
knowledge of the history of the bicycle. Though certainly not limited to, we
are particularly interested in the history of bicycles in the Kansas City
area. We do know that there was at least one cycling club in the late 1800's
known as the Kansas City Cycling Club. There may have also been a wheelmen
club though i have not found mention of it before the 1920's. There was also
at least three companies that manufactured bicycles before 1900 in Kansas
City, including the Kansas City Bicycle Company, located at 1027 Broadway,
the Aladdin Cycle Company and the Welch-Hutchison Cycle Company. Any
information, written or visual documentation or knowledge of existing
materials or bicycles from these companies and/or clubs would be greatly
appreciated. Any materials and information shared will be put together for
the general veiwing of all through the vccofkc webpage. The vccofkc can be
reached at info@vintagebicyclekc.com.
thanks
peace
sarah gibson
cycling in kansas city