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Todayâs modern bicycles are a far cry from our earliest attempts at pedal power. In fact, what many regard as the birth of the bicycle had no pedals at all. It was more of a wooden hobby horse on wheels that the rider would straddle and push the machine along with his legs. While it had no pedals, it did at least have steering. It was known as the ârunning machineâ. Compared with todayâs range of bikes, it doesnât sound much fun really!
Later, another wooden beast would hit the fashionable cobblestone streets of Europe â the Boneshaker. The appropriately named Boneshaker had pedals, and was entirely made of wood, apart from the hard, metal wheels. Thankfully, for the well-to-do riding public of Europe, the Boneshaker would soon be superseded during the 1870s by the far more comfortable, but far more dangerous, Penny Farthing.
The Penny Farthing was easily distinguishable from all bicycles that came before it by its huge front wheel and small rear wheel. It also, for the first time, offered the relative comfort of hard rubber tires. The size of the front wheel was so large because the larger the wheel, the more efficient the pedalling. While this allowed the well-heeled to hurtle recklessly at speed about the streets, it was also the cause of many serious injuries. All that was needed was for a stick to jam in the front wheel or a dog to run across the bicycleâs path and the hapless rider would be propelled over the handlebars and onto the hard ground below, usually on his head. Helmets were not a necessary accessory in those days!
For the ladies of the day, riding a Penny Farthing would just not do, so an adult version of the tricycle was invented in order for proper ladies to enjoy the pleasures of riding through the parks and gardens without compromising their good reputations.
Later, the Safety Bicycle was introduced. This was a redesigned version of the Penny Farthing that placed the huge front wheel at the back of the bike and the small rear wheel in the front. This new design considerably reduced the risk of being flung over the handlebars like a rag doll and ending up with a severe concussion or permanent brain damage.
By the 1880s, the bicycle was going through further changes. The pneumatic tire, the use of ball bearings and the spring seat made riding a much more comfortable affair. It was during this time also that more practical designs incorporating two wheels of equal size were introduced, making riding a far safer and enjoyable experience. The bicycle was fast evolving into the modern machines we enjoy today.
It was during the later part of the 20th century however that the bicycle really started to develop. In 1963 for example, Schwinn introduced a radical new bike called the Sting-Ray. The Sting-Ray borrowed much of its design features from the easyrider motorcycles and included high-rise handlebars, a comfy banana seat and a stick-shift. The Schwinn Sting-Ray allowed its young riders to become far more adventurous in their riding and it wasnât long before wheelies, jumps and other tricks were being performed. The Schwinn Sting-Ray would soon lead to the development of the BMX and the rest, as they say, is history!
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The growing concern for the environment has made people look into the possibility of using bicycle as their means of transportation. The use of bicycles will allow people to save on petrol while keeping the environment free from harmful smokes that are released through the air as by-products of fuel.
However, the benefits of bicycle riding are somehow counterbalanced by the dangers of bicycle riding. Bicycle riders most often have problems with visibility and these can sometimes lead them to accidents especially if they encounter aggressive and irresponsible vehicle drivers.
If you happen to be caught in this situation, meaning you had an accident while riding or driving a bicycle and you are not at fault then you can claim compensation for the bicycle accident. Bicycle claim compensation may not be so well known but bicycle drivers and passengers who get knocked off their bicycles can claim compensation from the accident, just like victims of other vehicles accidents.
If you are a victim of a bicycle accident then you can file a bicycle compensation claim against the owner of the vehicle who was at fault. The said owner will have a course of action against his insurance company.
Bicycle claim compensation can include the personal injuries suffered by the bicycle rider from the accident. He can also claim compensation for any expenses he may have spent for the repair or replacement of his bicycle and even for his clothes and bike accessories which were damaged as a result of the accident. Aside from that, a bicycle rider who has been hurt in a bicycle accident and who can not work for a period of time due to the accident can also claim the income lost as a result of that accident.
Bicycle drivers can also claim compensation for road injuries as a result of the negligence of other people. People who are responsible for keeping public roads safe for drivers and passengers as well as passers by can also be liable for damages and the bicycle driver can also file a compensation claim against them.
However, victims of bicycle accidents will only be able to claim proper compensation for such accidents if they are represented by a well-experienced solicitor who will help them get proper compensation claim from those who have been negligent and who caused the accident.
Most drivers are covered by liability insurance and this will answer for the compensation claim being sought for by the bicycle driver who figured in the accident. The bicycle driver who was injured in the accident also need not pay his chosen solicitor since the insurance company of the person at fault will pay for the legal fees as well as any settlement that will be agreed by the parties.
Whatever injury you may have suffered while driving a bicycle and whether it was caused by another vehicle which was at fault or a poorly-maintained road, it is always advisable to see a solicitor who can give you the best advice and plan of action in such bicycle compensation claim.
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Posted by Blogmaster in Books (Bicycle Tours), tags: Bicycle, County, From, Hudson, Northern, Rides, Saratoga, Scenic, Tours, Valley, Westchester
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This digital document is an article from Running & FitNews, published by American Running & Fitness Association on July 1, 2004. The length of the article is 839 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Fitting your bicycle to your body.(The Crosstraining Report)
Publication: Running & FitNews (Newsletter)
Date: July 1, 2004
Publisher: American Running & Fitness Association
Volume: 22 Issue: 4 Page: 3(3)
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This digital document is an article from Dictionary of American History, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses. The length of the article is 815 words. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Focuses on cultures and countries around the world, specifically what is and is not shared culturally by the people who live in a particular country. Entries contain descriptive summaries of the country in question, including demographic, historical, cultural, economic, religious, and political information.
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This digital document is an article from ATV Sport, published by Ehlert Publishing Group on March 1, 2005. The length of the article is 564 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Mechanic tips.(WRENCH THIS)(motorcycle maintenance)
Author: Rob Celendano
Publication: ATV Sport (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2005
Publisher: Ehlert Publishing Group
Volume: 8 Issue: 1 Page: 28(1)
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Posted by Blogmaster in Books (Bicycle Repairs), tags: activist, article, Bicycle, City, DUMBO., entrepreneur, From, Karen, Limits, Overton
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This digital document is an article from City Limits, published by City Limits Community Information Service, Inc. on June 1, 2003. The length of the article is 447 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Karen Overton: bicycle entrepreneur and activist DUMBO. (Urbanlegend).
Author: Tracie McMillan
Publication: City Limits (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 2003
Publisher: City Limits Community Information Service, Inc.
Volume: 28 Issue: 6 Page: 7(1)
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