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The Bicycle as Freedom and Flight

Published: Aug. 24, 2022, 3:18 p.m.

b'No kid forgets getting his first bike, nor the surge of independence he felt the first time he pedaled away from his parents. And even as adults, the bike seems to give off a feeling of romance, of freedom, and, when you get going fast enough, even of flying.\\n\\nThe special allure of the bicycle can really be traced back to its simple yet elegant design, and my guest today will unpack the intriguing history of its creation. His name is Jody Rosen, and he\\u2019s the author of Two Wheels Good: The History and Mystery of the Bicycle.'