Címke: Motorcycle

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Two ladies astride an Crank Drive motorcycle and a 500 New Imperial Twin, 1895.

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This post celebrates two exceptional women who were photographed in 1895 astride a Crank Drive motorcycle and a 500 New Imperial Twin. This rare photograph, taken over 125 years ago, highlights the progress that women have made in the motorcycle industry. Back in 1895, it was extremely uncommon for women to ride motorcycles. This photograph shows two women confidently straddling their bikes, determined to push the boundaries and prove that women could enjoy the same freedom and liberation that men did when riding motorcycles. Today, more and more women are taking to the roads on motorcycles. Women-only groups, clubs and … Two ladies astride an Crank Drive motorcycle and a 500 New Imperial Twin, 1895. részletei…

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Helmet with a built-in communication device so that the motorcycle rider can talk with the passenger in the backseat, 1960.

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In 1960, a revolutionary device was released that would change the way riders and passengers on motorcycles communicated with each other: the helmet with a built-in communication device. This device allowed the rider and passenger to talk to each other while on the road, making the motorcycle ride much more enjoyable. Unlike today, where Bluetooth is used for communication between two people, the technology of 1960 did not have a wireless connection. Instead, a cord was used to connect the two helmets and allowed two-way communication. This simple device meant that riders and passengers could talk about their destination, the … Helmet with a built-in communication device so that the motorcycle rider can talk with the passenger in the backseat, 1960. részletei…

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Motorcycle pace-setter and young cyclist on a velodrome, 1930.

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In the 1930s, the world of cycling was a very different place. Men on motorcycles were the pace-setters, leading cyclists around a velodrome. But there was one young cyclist who stood out from the rest. His name was Fausto Coppi, and he was the first to break the world hour record on a velodrome, covering a staggering 45.7 kilometers in 60 minutes. His record would remain unbeaten for almost two decades. This was a revolutionary feat for a young cyclist in the 1930s, and it marked the beginning of Coppi’s successful career. He went on to win the Giro d’Italia … Motorcycle pace-setter and young cyclist on a velodrome, 1930. részletei…