Bicycle Diaries: The joys of biking in the 1950s

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6.10.08

The joys of biking in the 1950s

from yet another
velopunk & gentleman


Paddy Megahey, 73 years young, is from Ardoyne in North Belfast. He's been biking since 1947. And this is his tribute to gentleman cyclists. Why? Well just read on...

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posted by Da' Square Wheelman, at 5:25 AM

2 Comments:

Blogger Thom said...

What an absolutely glorious site this fellow has! Thank you for sharing it--really puts today's factionalism within the bike world (racing vs. transport vs. touring vs. hipsters, etc.) in perspective. Here's a guy who did/does it all, and loves it all. He's a real inspiration for the rest of us who just want to spread the bike love!

6/10/08 12:32  
Blogger Da' Square Wheelman, said...

Factionalism is a fascinating term in itself. It probably goes all the way back to the NCU vs. the CTC!

6/10/08 20:22  

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