[hawkinspeter]

I thought this was an interesting bit of cycling history: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/indians-who-cycled-around-the-world

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[iandusud]

A fascinating article – thank

A fascinating article – thank you. Interesting to see that the bikes used in the 1933 journey appear to have rod opperated drum brakes (at least on the front) and derailleur gears. 

[hawkinspeter]

You’re welcome. I find the
You’re welcome. I find the history of cycling fascinating as so many feats seem to have got lost in the mists of time (or due to the British in this case).

[TheBillder]

Just got round to reading
Just got round to reading this – very interesting. Amazing guts to head off with almost nothing but a bike and a lot of initiative.

Sadly the racism encountered is still so relevant today.

Thanks for sharing.

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