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Lost Bay Area Stories
An Exploration into Obscure Bay Area History
"Dusty" Lamkin, San Jose Bicycle Pioneer
This photo of A.G Col was part of a accumulation of photographs that were found when cycling was just starting in San Jose around 1884. ...
Aug 10, 20212 min read
"Al" on the Steed, San Jose Bicycle Pioneer
This photo of A.G Col was part of a accumulation of photographs that were found when cycling was just starting in San Jose around 1884. ...
Aug 8, 20212 min read
"Jim" in the Days of the "Cheese-Cutter"
Starting in the late 1800's, San Jose became infatuated with cycling and bicycle racing. In 1908, the San Jose Mercury decided to...
Jun 11, 20212 min read
Cycling Costs
Back in 1897, the San Jose Mercury had an article on the damage settlements for getting into a bicycle accident. At first glance, the...
Jun 10, 20211 min read
San Jose Pioneers of the Bicycle, Part 1
Starting in the late 1800's, San Jose became infatuated with cycling and bicycle racing. In 1908, the San Jose Mercury decided to...
Jun 8, 20212 min read
San Josean's bike pump invention
In 1908, H.C Brooks, a native of San Jose, invented a new way of integrating a bike pump into the frame. Pretty clever idea although the...
May 14, 20211 min read
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