The Preacher and His Bicycle

ca. 1885

Known as Single-Speed Hodsdon to his friends.

"1854 Rev. Ebenezer A. Hodsdon:

Ebenezer A. Hodsdon came to this state (Minnesota) as a Universalist minister. In early years he led a sea-faring life. He resides near the city. He is a fluent speaker, a warm friend of the pioneers, and a man of generous impulses."

Picture was taken in 1885. It's amazing how little the bicycle has really changed in a 125 years. The angles are a little slack and the seat is far forward - other than that, Rev Dick could mount a rack, load up a six of Hamm's and take it out on the local off-road trails.