An antique high-wheeler has a front wheel that's more than 4 feet tall. It positions the rider precariously high. Riding one is a bit like pedaling a stepladder, a stepladder with no brakes. The ...

ST. AUGUSTINE — When confronted with one of Keith Pariani's 19th-century high-wheel bicycles — with its front wheel more than 4½ feet high, with a kid's-sized back wheel, and with its leather seat ...

The Frederick News-Post, Md. Sofia Montoya-Deck, The Frederick News-Post, Md. Fifty-five cyclists will ‘pedal to the medal’ this Saturday at Frederick’s 11th annual National Clustered Spires High ...

For the 11th year, the streets of downtown Frederick on Saturday were converted into a racetrack and thousands of cheering spectators lined the sidewalks to catch a glimpse of the National Clustered ...

Juston Anderson boasts that he can teach someone to ride a high-wheeled bike in two minutes — even though they may be sitting 5 feet above the pavement. "When you start to ride, everyone grabs onto ...

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What comes to mind when thinking about spring—taking the bike out for a long ride? March 20 marks the first day of spring this year. This week’s Smithsonian Snapshot celebrates the spring season with ...

When Randy Oleynik began riding antique high-wheel bicycles, he never imagined his daughter, Amy, would one day join him in the adventure of a lifetime. "I started riding high wheels back in 1991, ...

WEST ALLIS, Wis. - He's become a bit of a celebrity around West Allis. You might know the man who rides around on an old-time, high-wheel bike. Recently, that bike was stolen. "We’ve got to find the ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. High-wheel bicycles were the first ...