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Tom Ewing @ethomasewing.bsky.social · Aug 4

Owl Drug in Los Angeles CA offers special #owl #bicycle delivery services for those in a hurry

International #owl awareness day

Los Angeles Times 3/22/1903

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Tom Ewing @ethomasewing.bsky.social · Aug 4

On International #Owl Awareness day, follow recommendation of this "wise old owl" to ride a 10 speed #bicycle
#bikesky

Learn more about cycling and 1970s from Bike 76 Va project: bike76-va.vt.domains/home/

Ad from Santa Cruz Sentinel 8/22/1974

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · May 16

55 years ago, teenagers recommended bike to work program with entire communities giving up cars for a week to reduce pollution
Suffolk News-Herald, VA 10/7/1970
#bikesky #biketowork #bikemonth
@bikeleague.bsky.social
www.virginiachronicle.com?a=d&d=SNH197...
1970s biking bike76-va.vt.domains/home/

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · May 15

New blog essay explores contributions of "mystery cyclist" to improving bicycling infrastructure in Washington DC in 1970s, using articles published by @washingtonpost.com
#bikesky #biketowork @waba.org @railstotrails.org @bikeleague.bsky.social
Bike 76 VA: bike76-va.vt.domains/home/blog-po...

headline mystery cyclist with text from newspaper article and drawing of man on bicycle

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · May 9

Perhaps you have forgotten what fun bicycling is-the sense of novel equilibrium-mastery of distance, rhythm of motion-reserve power. You are not merely a mere passenger, you do it yourself #bikesky @waba.org
Eve Star DC 5/9/1905 chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045...
bike76-va.vt.domains/home/

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · May 8

Have you ever thought what a Bicycle can mean to you? Riding for pleasure, healthful exercise, save time & money riding to work. Bike 76 VA project: bike76-va.vt.domains/home/
#bikesky #bikemonth @bikeleague.bsky.social #arizona
Newspaper Ariz Rep 5/1/1920
chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84020...

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · May 2

New blog essay for Bike 76 VA project explores recognition of bicycle month (2025) and bicycle week (1918) with common themes of health, fun, exploration, and transportation
#bikesky #bicyclemonth @bikeleague.bsky.social
News Leader Richmond VA May 6, 1918
bike76-va.vt.domains/home/blog-po...

Newspaper article with text and image of cyclists

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · Apr 29

Chessie Trail in Lexington VA runs parallel to Route 76, providing #bikesky cyclists with rails to trails alternative. Learn more about route 76 from presentation hosted by Rockbridge Historical Society on May 4: bike76-va.vt.domains/home/
@railstotrails.org

lexingtonvirginia.com/outdoors/act...

Poster for Bikecentennial in Rockbridge presentation

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · Apr 28

Photo: red bicycle & blue sky along Blue Ridge Parkway near Montebello VA #bikesky. Learn about 500+ years of history along Transamerican Bicycle Route at May 4 presentation sponsored by Rockbridge Historical Society & @va250.bsky.social committee linked from project: bike76-va.vt.domains/home/

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · Apr 27

50 years ago, Eddy Merckx wins 1975 Liege-Bastogne-Liege #LBL with sprint in final 100 m to claim 5th victory. Hey #bikesky! Learn more about connections between cycling in 1970s and history from Bike 76 VA project: bike76-va.vt.domains/home/

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · Apr 27

150 years ago, cyclist John "Happy Jack" Keen beat horse Black Bess in 8 mile race: Keen trailed first 2 miles, went ahead in mile 3, and finished race alone after owner withdrew Black Bess #bikesky
Virginia Herald 2/15/1875 virginiachronicle.com
Bike 76 VA: bike76-va.vt.domains/home/

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · Apr 25

New essay for Bike 76 VA blog explores connections between Virginia Creeper Trail and Transamerica Route 76 in southwest Virginia following devastating impact of Hurricane Helene in Sept 2024: bike76-va.vt.domains/home/blog-po...
@railstotrails.org #CelebrateTrailsDay #railtrails

Map showing Virginia Creeper Trail and Route 76 near Damascus VA

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · Apr 18

Hey #bikesky! Commemorate Paul Revere's ride warning of an impending British attack on April 18, 1775 by riding 12.5 miles (20 km) along Route 76. Learn about connections between cycling and US250: bike76-va.vt.domains/home/
@paulreverehouse.bsky.social @va250.bsky.social
Corbin Coaster Brake 1890s

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · Apr 17

250 years ago, Gunpowder incident brought potential for rebellion to Williamsburg at same time as first shots were fired at Lexington and Concord. View Gunpowder Magazine along #bikesky Route 76 and learn US history from Bike 76 VA project: bike76-va.vt.domains/home/blog-po...
@va250.bsky.social

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · Apr 15

50 years ago, Don Boyd reached Pulaski in southwest Virginia on #bikesky trip across United States. In 1976, thousands made a similar trip during Bikecentennial, echoing Boyd's enjoyment of quiet moments along the way. Learn more from bike76-va.vt.domains/home/
Southwest Times April 6, 1975

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · Apr 14

Happy Monday #bikesky! #Bicycles brought about easier communication. Yet, the people who delivered these messages were often children working extremely late hours. The boy in this photo is only ten years old. #history #laborrights
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"Danville Messenger," Lewis Hine, 1911, Library of Congress.

A young boy sits on a bicycle, resting on a curb by the sidewalk. He wears the uniform of the Danville Messengers of Virginia.

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · Apr 12

50 years ago, American newspapers reported outcome of #parisroubaix & plans for 1976 Bikecentennial route. Learn more about cycling, 1970s, and American history from Bike 76 VA 30 podcast episodes and weekly blogs: bike76-va.vt.domains/home/
#bikesky
Ludington Daily 4/14/75; Effingham Daily 4/19/75

Photograph of two people holding a sign and text about plans for a cross county bike route

Text of article about Paris Roubaix bicycle race

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · Apr 11

100 years ago Belgian cyclist Félix Sellier won 1925 #parisroubaix Paris Roubaix race in 9 h 16 m. 50 years ago Belgian cyclist Roger de Vlaeminck won 1975 #parisroubaix race in 6 h 52 m. Learn more about cycling history over the decades from Bike 76 VA project: bike76-va.vt.domains/home/
#bikesky

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · Apr 10

New essay on Bike 76 VA blog explores 50 years since President Ford's proclamation of Earth Day in 1975 -- and long term connections to cycling and environmental awareness along Route 76 in Virginia
bike76-va.vt.domains/home/blog-po...

#bikesky #earthday

Men and women riding bicycles in Denver Colorado

Text of President Ford's signed proclamation of Earth Day 1975

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · Apr 10

50 years ago, Elton John's Philadelphia Freedom on top of US charts in April 1975. Learn more about freedom, the 1970s, and cycling from the Bike 76 VA project: bike76-va.vt.domains/home/

Photo
The Trellis Philly: www.thetrellisphilly.com

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Tom Ewing @ethomasewing.bsky.social · Apr 10

50 years ago, Elton John's Philadelphia Freedom on top of US charts in April 1975. Learn more about freedom, the 1970s, and cycling from the Bike 76 VA project: bike76-va.vt.domains/home/

Photo @templeuniversity.bsky.social & The Trelllis Philly: www.thetrellisphilly.com

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · Apr 6

50 years ago, World Champion Eddy Merckx wins 1975 Tour of Flanders / Ronde van Vlaanderen. Explore connections between 1970s cycling and the present through the Bike 76 VA project, including podcast episodes, weekly blogs, and more: bike76-va.vt.domains/home/

#bikesky #RVV25

Two cyclists race on cobblestones with crowd in background

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · Apr 4

Photograph from Amstel Gold race 50 years ago in spring 1975. Learn more about connections between 1970s cycling and Bicycle Route 76 in Virginia from the Bike 76 VA podcast, weekly blog, and other resources: bike76-va.vt.domains/home
#bikesky

Amstel Gold Race: www.amstel.nl/amstelgoldrace

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · Apr 1

Outdoor activities from spring 1897 included #bikesky cycling. Learn more about Virginia history and bicycling from Bike 76 VA project: bike76-va.vt.domains/home
@virginiatech.bsky.social @virginiatechnews.bsky.social

Richmond Times, April 4, 1897 chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85034...

Women riding on tandem bicycle, horses, horseless carriage, and more

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Bike 76 VA @bike76va.bsky.social · Mar 30

Bikecentennial route announced 50 years ago, from Astoria Oregon to Yorktown Virginia. To learn more about US history along Route 76 in Virginia, listen to podcasts, read weekly blogs, and check out more #bikesky resources: bike76-va.vt.domains/home/

Map: Idaho State Journal, March 28, 1975

Map of the US with route outlined from Oregon to Virginia

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