Boston Post Newspaper Archives, Nov 25, 1878, p. 1

Bicycle Riding Gains Ground in Suburbs of Boston

Fall testimony shows bicycles moving from sport to practical transport with speed records and growing public acceptance. The piece notes rider skill as the power source, praises the sport’s healthful, manly image, and predicts broader adoption though women’s access remains a concern with future innovations possible.

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