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February 6, 2011 1:54 PM Subscribe
How can I ride a penny-farthing bicycle?
After watching this video, I was reminded that one of my great goals in life is to ride a penny-farthing bicycle (though not necessarily with the intensity shown there; a quiet 2-minute pedal is fine with me).
Can any mefites point me to places where this is possible? Amusement parks, novelty galleries, bike rental places, antique bicycle groups? I'm in Michigan, so bonus points if it's within the state, but curious about other opportunities too.
Thanks!
After watching this video, I was reminded that one of my great goals in life is to ride a penny-farthing bicycle (though not necessarily with the intensity shown there; a quiet 2-minute pedal is fine with me).
Can any mefites point me to places where this is possible? Amusement parks, novelty galleries, bike rental places, antique bicycle groups? I'm in Michigan, so bonus points if it's within the state, but curious about other opportunities too.
Thanks!
The Wheelmen are great, and they often convene at Mackinac Island, so bonus for you!
posted by Sidhedevil at 4:11 PM on February 6, 2011
posted by Sidhedevil at 4:11 PM on February 6, 2011
If you were in or near Philly you can ride my reproduction with 36" front wheel, but yeah, the Wheelmen are your best bet.
posted by fixedgear at 6:13 AM on February 7, 2011
posted by fixedgear at 6:13 AM on February 7, 2011
Response by poster: Thanks! Somehow in my searching I never came across The Wheelmen. They look awesome.
posted by Ms. Toad at 6:25 AM on February 7, 2011
posted by Ms. Toad at 6:25 AM on February 7, 2011
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