Tips for all you cycling gals (circa 1936)

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[Slowgrind]

What good advice! I often leave home without my dufflecoat, A bit reckless for July I know!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

'About as clever as giving a balloon to a Hedgehog'

what a classic line and one I'll definitely have to remember!


It reminds me of the Pathe film of the shortest branchline in the UK at the time

'And so, at the risk of being run over by a pedestrian, our little train makes it's way across the level crossing...'

 

[rich p]

Brilliant. The bit where she came out of the side road looked a bit risky though!

 

[guitarpete247]

What ripping advice from Mr Cholmondeley-Warner and the likes. The young gals should be awfully pleased to be getting the tips from a top lady bicyclist of our day. I am certain that with a little more effort they can keep their tweeds dry in even the foulest of conditions with a smart cape or overcoat. They may even learn to ride a bicycle in a manner other than side saddle .

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Excellent find - I haven't seen the Pathe site before, must have a good look around.

Just off to hang off the back of a lorry

 

[Archie_tect]

Last seen doing 63mph up the M6 behind an Eddie Stobart!

 

[rich p]

Don't heng on to the beck of a lorry - it may turn into a side road or a hearse!!

 

[DavieB]

Don't heng on to the beck of a lorry - it may turn into a side road or a hearse!!

Transformers, hearses in disguise


Sorry

 

[Turdus philomelos]

That was a GEM of a find. Could you imagine cycling with those heavy Tweeds on? What a woman!

 

[Hover Fly]

Nice Hetchins!!!

 

[Hover Fly]

... and for the bent cyclist:-
http://www.britishpa...rd.php?id=36123

 

[TVC]

... and for the bent cyclist:-
http://www.britishpa...rd.php?id=36123

That was Rogers outing last week, - 'Champion Lady cyclist', no way that was clearly Arch.

 

[Arch]

That was Rogers outing last week, - 'Champion Lady cyclist', no way that was clearly Arch.

I like that it allows you to recline with 'a superior air...' That's me alright...

 

[661-Pete]

Not a whisper about the tramlines in the footage. I'd have been petrified.