The first head protection concept introduced to the biking world was a hat made from pith, which is the spongy rind found in ...

Penny farthing riders from across the world travelled ... He said: "You have to keep the bikes upright by holding the handlebars of the bicycle at either side of you. "So we lock ourselves ...

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 ...

founder of the Penny Farthing Club, said: "The bike is extraordinary. "It's just a great invention, it's very simple. It has no brakes, gears, it's solid rubber tyre, no suspension - it's the ...

Now, before I go, allow me to bring a few traits of a penny-farthing to light. That way, you can pull some "did you know" over dinner. While the signature traits of these bikes are the front wheel ...