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The Cycle Industry, its origin, history and latest developments

by Walter Ferdinando Grew

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From the velocipede to the motor cycle in twenty chapters. A short history of the British bicycle industry from its origins in a Coventry sewing machine factory in 1868 to its transformation into one of the countries most important industries. A reminder of the days when bicycles ruled the roads from the Pitman's Common Commodities and Industry Series. - Summary by Phil Benson

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Episodes

  1. Early history and origin of the bicycle

  2. The tricycle era

  3. Tandem bicycles

  4. Materials

  5. From the stores to the railway dray

  6. Production methods

  7. The pneumatic and other tyres

  8. Change speed gears

  9. Spring frames

  10. The trade and racing

  11. The cycle boom

  12. Roads in Great Britain

  13. The weight question

  14. The bicycle on the continent

  15. Military and other service bicycles

  16. In the factory

  17. Accessories

  18. Pioneer rides

  19. The motor cycle

  20. The future of the industry

  21. Advertisements

About this show

From the velocipede to the motor cycle in twenty chapters. A short history of the British bicycle industry from its origins in a Coventry sewing machine factory in 1868 to its transformation into one of the countries most important industries. A reminder of the days when bicycles ruled the roads from the Pitman's Common Commodities and Industry Series. - Summary by Phil Benson

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Walter Ferdinando Grew

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Cycle Industry, its origin, history and latest developments have?

The Cycle Industry, its origin, history and latest developments has 21 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 1, 2014.

What is The Cycle Industry, its origin, history and latest developments about?

From the velocipede to the motor cycle in twenty chapters. A short history of the British bicycle industry from its origins in a Coventry sewing machine factory in 1868 to its transformation into one of the countries most important industries. A reminder of the days when bicycles ruled the roads...

Who hosts The Cycle Industry, its origin, history and latest developments?

The Cycle Industry, its origin, history and latest developments is created and hosted by Walter Ferdinando Grew.
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