Cycling Historian · @DrRickWoten
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Iowans have long been a voice in cycling advocacy. Some years witness better leadership than others...The Bearings v. 12, no. 1, 1895.
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Cycling Historian · @DrRickWoten
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Keokuk, Iowa... The first "lighted" cycling track? The Bearings v. 16 Aug. 5-Nov. 18, 1897.
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Cycling Historian · @DrRickWoten
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With unpredictable road quality, horse racing tracks served as early cycling battles. The Independence, Iowa kyte track at Rush Park served as site of John S. Johnson's 1892 sub two-minute mile record (1:56 3/5 seconds).
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Cycling Historian · @DrRickWoten
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From bicycle mechanics, racers, and shop owners, to motorcycles and their famous automobiles, Fred & Auggie Duesenberg got their start in Garner, IA.
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#journalism at the Cedar Rapids Gazette
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