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The Bikes We Built: A journey through New Zealand made bicycles
Take a ride through the history of 61 New Zealand made bicycles from 1869 to the present day. From the velocipede to the penny farthing, to the Raleigh Chopper and the BMX, discover how Kiwis have reinvented the wheel over the last 150 years.
Unearthing secrets from factories, garages, archives and museums, this book brings us the stories of New Zealand made bikes and the people behind them – their designers, builders, collectors and users – in a celebration of Kiwi ingenuity, passion and determination.
Published by Kennett Brothers, Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading publisher of cycling history and guide books, The Bikes We Built takes the reader on a pictorial journey over the last 150 years in the first ever showcase of the history of New Zealand made bikes. Each bike is presented in highly illustrated page spreads, with introductory chapters detailing the social, political and economic contexts that spurred their creation.
A passionate advocate and leader in the cycling community, author Jonathan Kennett has written over 20 cycling books, including Classic New Zealand Mountain Bike Rides, Ride: The story of cycling in New Zealand and the best-selling Bikepacking Aotearoa. In addition to his writing and research work, Jonathan is known for promoting cycling across Aotearoa New Zealand. He has overseen the construction of cycle trails around the country and now advises local councils on cycling policy.
Unearthing secrets from factories, garages, archives and museums, this book brings us the stories of New Zealand made bikes and the people behind them – their designers, builders, collectors and users – in a celebration of Kiwi ingenuity, passion and determination.
Published by Kennett Brothers, Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading publisher of cycling history and guide books, The Bikes We Built takes the reader on a pictorial journey over the last 150 years in the first ever showcase of the history of New Zealand made bikes. Each bike is presented in highly illustrated page spreads, with introductory chapters detailing the social, political and economic contexts that spurred their creation.
A passionate advocate and leader in the cycling community, author Jonathan Kennett has written over 20 cycling books, including Classic New Zealand Mountain Bike Rides, Ride: The story of cycling in New Zealand and the best-selling Bikepacking Aotearoa. In addition to his writing and research work, Jonathan is known for promoting cycling across Aotearoa New Zealand. He has overseen the construction of cycle trails around the country and now advises local councils on cycling policy.
168 pages, Hardcover
Published November 2, 2021
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