In a message dated 2/6/2003 7:22:44 AM Eastern Standard Time,
jswan@optonline.net writes:
> "I'd like to say one of my favorites to brows through for a good laugh
> is "Bikes and Riders" by James Wagenvoord in 1972. It a nice book for
> kids and has some nice pics about racing in New York in the early 70s.
> When ever I see the pictures on p.24 and p.157 of the guy being taught
> by his friends how to ride a bike. It's nice to see people of that age
> (mid to late 20s) learning to ride a bike for the first time. Alas the
> pants the "teacher" is wearing just makes me break out laughing and
> thankful that I was only 3 years old when this book was published."
>
The Dell Buyers Guide I referenced last night also came from NY influence. After an opening chapter on the history of the bicycle, there's an intro and bio on their expert who reviewed the pro bicycles. Cliff Wiedberg went on to head some wholesalers in the city. There are amusing reports on 'two failures' and they chronicle the Lambert and the Original Plastic bike - the 20lb wonder machine that was not.
Larry Black
Mt Airy, Md.