Brett Richardson turns heads as he rides to Bracken Ridge TAFE in Brisbane's north. His mode of transport is a penny farthing bicycle. The device was popular in the late 1800s, and stood out due its ...
A penny farthing is a nickname for an old fashioned bicycle which had a large wheel at the front and a much smaller one behind. The penny and farthing were coins familiar to your grandparents and ...
The Penny Farthing bicycle obtained its name from the penny and farthing coins of the time. The bike was made entirely of metal instead of wood and the tires were rubber. The high centre of ...
Explore the largest Penny Farthing gathering since 1880 at London’s Herne Hill Velodrome, where riders set multiple world records while supporting The Bike Project. What science tells us about ...
For 79-year-old Phil McDonald, the 501-kilometre Great Vic Bike Ride is just too easy. Layton is a journalist at The Border Mail. He is interested in profiles, features, and hard news. If you have ...