A bit of History

[Ron Gurth]

Gentlemen (and Lady) Cyclists live by these Rules yet today. 

 

Lord Ronald Gurth

 

"Rules of the Road 1896:

 

The bicycle is a carriage, and the wheelman may go upon the public highways at all times possessed of the same rights and liable only to the same restrictions to which the drivers of other carriages are subject. He must keep his wheel in same, roadworthy condition, keep to the right of the center of the highway when meeting other vehicles, give way when necessary to drivers passing in the same direction who may desire to pass him, exercise proper care to prevent collision with other carriages and travelers on foot, and in general the degree of care which he is required to exercise is such as a person of ordinary care and prudence would exercise in the particular case in which the question arises. The law favors courtesy, though it does not demand it, and in the face of the existing prejudice against bicycles the excercising of deference, compatible with dignity under trying circumstances, will, in any case of a trial at law, go far towards winning the favor of court and jury, and exemplify the soundness of the maxim, 'Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just.'

 

-The Official League of American Wheelmen Road Book of Indiana"

[Peter Jourdain]

Here! Here! 

It was also not unknown for gentlemen and ladies of the wheel to carry on their person both a "road clearer" whistle or trumpet and an "insurance policy" in the form of a pistol or derringer, in the eventuality that they were confronted on the byways of the country shires by unruly man or beast.

Cheerio,

Wrongway

 

www.bicyclingbackwards.com

"For here is entertainment in excelsis, the sight, the sound and the scent of things....Why cycling for joy is not the most popular passtime on earth is still a mystery to me." ---Frank J. Urry, "SALUTE TO CYCLING"

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From: Ron Gurth <rono...@yahoo.com>
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Subject: [Gentleman Cyclist] A bit of History

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[Jud Jones]

That would be a good plan for the Midtown Greenway.

On 5/23/12 7:33 AM, "Peter Jourdain" <pjou...@yahoo.com> wrote: