Touring Under Difficulties
In all conditions, the ride must go on
The Bay City Wheelmen, in the 1850s, took pride in how they toured under difficulties. Just like cyclists do today, on gravel or adventures rides like in Leavenworth, Dirty Kanza, or Rebecca’s Ride in Sun Valley.
Instead of Strava, they discussed the best tweed weave
Here another group ride is seen 6 abreast on gravel, like the Tour of California in 1850.
bikes equipped with umbrellas
While another stops to cool down at a roadhouse.
Photos from the California Historical Society’s Bicycling photographs and ephemera album on Flickr. HT Rebecca Onion.