Until the late 1880s, cycling was essentially a pastime for affluent, urban men. But with improvements in safety, steering, comfort and speed in the 1890s, the bicycle craze took off with women, who started to see it as a mechanism for personal freedom and self-reliance.…
She may not be able to walk, but this hasn’t stopped twenty-nine year old Petra Hurtová of the Czech Republic from engaging in her passion for cycling. Using a specially designed bike that allows her to pedal with her hands, Petra rides most days, a…
What better way to get some exercise and have fun with your kids than taking them out for a ride? But what’s the best way to share the experience with them?
