Monday, May 30, 2011

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.

2 comments:

  1. reverend dickMay 30, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    I'd put some brakes on there, too. But it does seem that nearly everything bicycle related has been thought of, about and done.

    Who likes the Data Book?

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  2. Tom G.May 31, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    I hope you found some time to get out and ride that safety bicycle this weekend.

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