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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Oct 18, 2023 5:36:05 GMT
This was posted by someone in CR, who found it posted by someone on Facebook. it looks to be right out of "The Wheels of Chance: A Bicycling Idyll" mentioned in a different thread.
With all that said; I am not sure I could haul the listed necessities on my bike, much less the listed luxuries. For protection from brigands, the advice to say you are British while displaying a Union Jack might not work so well; I would choose the revolver. I cannot find a bed roll or other such thing; I assume the tourist was expected to stay in hotels or inns. The inclusion of permanganate of potash indicates the need for water purification; and I thought the British only drank ale.
Fun Stuff Jim
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Post by cusqueno on Oct 18, 2023 11:35:27 GMT
I know that white collars and cuffs are essentials, but I'm surprised that 'Various underclothing' is a luxury!
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Post by dracco on Oct 21, 2023 17:27:15 GMT
Since any cyclist carrying all this lot must be a pretty powerful individual, the inclusion of a tow line is undoubtedly to enable said cyclist to rescue vehicles in distress (e.g. by hauling haycarts etc. out of ditches).
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Post by wheelson on Oct 21, 2023 21:25:27 GMT
An interesting read is The Lost Cyclist by David V. Herlihy, the story of the 1890’s bicycle scene around the Northeast USA. The lead character, Frank Lenz, begins his racing career on ordinaries (high wheelers) and transitions to safeties as he begins his quest of riding around the world.
Interesting thing is the items he carries with him and how he restocks with crates shipped around the world. I won’t ruin the read, but I find it draws a parallel to the extreme distance gravel racing in vogue today.
Best,
John “wheelson”
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Post by brianbutler on Oct 22, 2023 0:30:27 GMT
An interesting read is The Lost Cyclist by David V. Herlihy, the story of the 1890’s bicycle scene around the Northeast USA. The lead character, Frank Lenz, begins his racing career on ordinaries (high wheelers) and transitions to safeties as he begins his quest of riding around the world. Interesting thing is the items he carries with him and how he restocks with crates shipped around the world. I won’t ruin the read, but I find it draws a parallel to the extreme distance gravel racing in vogue today. Best, John “wheelson” That sounds like a good book. I see it is available at the nearest public library so I will ride down and get it on Monday.
Brian
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