Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race

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jnb

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"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race"- H G Wells

Anyone know more specifically what the context of this quote is? where it comes from?
 

Mad Doug Biker

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"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race"- H G Wells

....But only if they aren't on the pavement ...? :biggrin:

Anyone know more specifically what the context of this quote is? where it comes from?

Sorry I don't know, but it is a nice quote nonetheless, thanks!
 
Have you tried googling? There appear to be plenty of citations of this quote, it's certainly attributed to HG, but not one indication of its exact source - certainly not in any of the books. Maybe it's an off-the-cuff verbal remark.
 
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jnb

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Have you tried googling? There appear to be plenty of citations of this quote, it's certainly attributed to HG, but not one indication of its exact source - certainly not in any of the books. Maybe it's an off-the-cuff verbal remark.

Tried google, hence the reason I asked here. I figureed if anyone would know the source when google didn't this would be a good place to try.
 

Glow worm

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Tried google, hence the reason I asked here. I figureed if anyone would know the source when google didn't this would be a good place to try.


I always thought it was HG Wells too - not sure of contect though. He was clearly a fine fellow though judging by that particular quote.
 
It doesn't come from The Wheels of Chance, but I'd recommend that book for a good read of a cycle tour from a gentler age. Follow the link to read it online.
At supper that night, holiday talk held undisputed sway. Mr. Pritchard spoke of "Scotland," Miss Isaacs clamoured of Bettws-y-Coed, Mr. Judson displayed a proprietary interest in the Norfolk Broads. "I?" said Hoopdriver when the question came to him. "Why, cycling, of course."

"You're never going to ride that dreadful machine of yours, day after day?" said Miss Howe of the Costume Department.

"I am," said Hoopdriver as calmly as possible, pulling at the insufficient moustache. "I'm going for a Cycling Tour. Along the South Coast."

"Well, all I hope, Mr. Hoopdriver, is that you'll get fine weather," said Miss Howe. "And not come any nasty croppers."
 
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