Peterborough’s Bicycle History on Display
Did you know, Peterborough held the first ever provincial meet of the Canadian Wheelman’s Association on July 1, 1898. In 1898, Peterborough is a city of possibilities. Growing, prosperous and attracting new industry, the community is called ‘The Electric City” … Continue reading
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Tagged big wheel, community, high wheel, history, penny-farthing, peterborough, The Bicycle Museum, vintage
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Spotted: Penny farthing races at Morrow Park in Peterborough c. 1885
Spotted: Penny farthing bicycle races circa late 1800s/early 1900s captured in a photo in the Peterborough Museum and Archives. What: A photo reproduction on the wall at the Peterborough Museum and Archives display, possibly from 1885. Where were the races … Continue reading
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Spotted: Lift Lock and Town Clock Designer Bike Racks
What: Lift Lock and Town Clock (actually Market Hall) Designer Bike Racks in Peterborough, Ontario. Where: At The City Hall on George Street. Why we think it’s dandy: It’s wonderful when heritage and art can be combined in one project and … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Bike Parking, city hall, designer bike racks, Lift Locks, Markethall, peterborough
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Spotted: Stop and Smell the Carbon Monoxide
What: Graffiti on a bus stop bench, “Stop and Smell the Carbon Monoxide” next to Peterborough’s only (partly) protected bike lane. Although the origin of this graffiti is unknown, we believe it may be by prolific Peterborough street artist Jerm IX, … Continue reading
Bike Spotting Peterborough: What’s your favourite bike lane?
Diane Therrien is a bike-friendly city councillor in Peterborough. She is riding in the bike lane on the city’s main street, George, which she hopes will be extended all the way to the south end one day. Favourite bike lane: I have … Continue reading
