Two Wheels Good
By Jody Rosen
The History and Mystery of the Bicycle. Crown, 2022
Summary of Two Wheels Good book by Jody Rosen
Compelling stories about the inception and evolution of the bicycle, including its historical significance, progressive designs, unique monikers, and global impact.
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What do you get from this book? The grand historical journey of an influential and enduring mode of transportation
Bicycles were once depicted as “flying through the air,” and their evolution has incited mixed reviews for more than two centuries
Many hoaxes as to the bicycle’s country of origin have been conceived, but they've been debunked in lieu of the truth
Bicycles are designed and built for strength, but their curvaceous silhouettes make them alluring works of art
Happenings in the 1890s led folks to blame bicycles for lunacy, madness, and hysteria
Trick cyclists perform choreographed acts and daring stunts of courage that entertain the world
The bicycle was sometimes depicted as an erotic machine, inciting cycle-sexuality and bike porn
Zealot bicyclists, just as mail couriers, will allow neither snow nor rain nor heat to keep them from their destination
Stationary bicycles are the perfect fitness solution as people can rack up thousands of miles exercising inside their homes
Political, environmental, and ecological awareness piqued in the 1970s, and bicycle sales surpassed cars sold
Bicycles encompass the globe, and for millions of people they are a necessary staple—as important as food and water
The missions of city cyclists, and their bikes, are akin to superhero maneuvers, always susceptible to accident, death, and crime
Unwanted bicycles find themselves in watery graves or piled up on acres of unwanted land, not gone but surely forgotten
Advocate cyclists go to extremes to protect the future of bicycles and ensure there are safe environments in which to ride
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Who should read Two Wheels Good book
- Sport, fitness, recreation, and labor cyclists
- lovers and haters of the pedal-powered movement
- environmental activists
- bicyclist rights crusaders
- local government officials
About the author of Two Wheels Good
Jody Rosen
Jody Rosen is a journalist, critic, and a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine. His articles have appeared in many other prestigious publications, too, including Slate and The New Yorker, which named Rosen’s book Two Wheels Good as One of the Best Books of the Year.
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