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Bicycling
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In 1895, Ann Strong declared in the Minneapolis Tribune that bicycles were "just as good company as most husbands" and that when a bicycle gets shabby or old a woman could "dispose of it and get a new one without shocking the entire community.
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― How I Learned to Ride the Bicycle: Reflections of an Influential 19th Century Woman
― How I Learned to Ride the Bicycle: Reflections of an Influential 19th Century Woman
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I slammed down on my hip first, followed by my shoulder, followed by my ego. It’s not often that I crash like this, but often enough that I’ve recognized a series of reactions that occurs by instinct rather than reason, which explains why they are so ridiculously misprioritized.
1. First thought: “I’m never riding a bike again.”
2. Pop quickly onto my feet, and then scan for bystanders to assess embarrassment level.
3. Check bike for damage.
4. Check body for damage.
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― Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling
― Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling
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