Bicycles Recycle
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#BicyclesRecycle - helping make the world a happier, healthier place to live. With bikes. And #cycling.
Some things in life deserve a second chance. A #bicycle is one that does.
(Bikes are still considered one of the best inventions, ever.)
Some things in life deserve a second chance. A #bicycle is one that does.
(Bikes are still considered one of the best inventions, ever.)
A special Art bike for a young victim, who lived surrounded by thieving drug addicts, that had her previous #bicycle stolen (one we'd given her).
The kids were all excited to get to meet a real Rock Star responsible for the replacement #bike, and she truly loved what she got.
A really "Rawk On" day!
The kids were all excited to get to meet a real Rock Star responsible for the replacement #bike, and she truly loved what she got.
A really "Rawk On" day!
December 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The holiday gift that keeps on giving (and is never re-gifted).
Benefits:
Regular cycling can significantly improve one's mood and an overall mental well-being.
The physical exertion involved in cycling triggers the release of serotonin which helps regulate mood and promotes feelings of happiness.
Benefits:
Regular cycling can significantly improve one's mood and an overall mental well-being.
The physical exertion involved in cycling triggers the release of serotonin which helps regulate mood and promotes feelings of happiness.
December 15, 2025 at 5:53 AM
The holiday gift that keeps on giving (and is never re-gifted).
Benefits:
Regular cycling can significantly improve one's mood and an overall mental well-being.
The physical exertion involved in cycling triggers the release of serotonin which helps regulate mood and promotes feelings of happiness.
Benefits:
Regular cycling can significantly improve one's mood and an overall mental well-being.
The physical exertion involved in cycling triggers the release of serotonin which helps regulate mood and promotes feelings of happiness.
Back when bike gifts were for adults.
Overman Wheel Company was located in Chicopee Falls, Mass. from 1882 to 1900 and was the first American manufacturers of the safety #bicycle.
It was known for bicycles of higher quality and lower weight than other #bicycles of its time.
Victor was the flagship.
Overman Wheel Company was located in Chicopee Falls, Mass. from 1882 to 1900 and was the first American manufacturers of the safety #bicycle.
It was known for bicycles of higher quality and lower weight than other #bicycles of its time.
Victor was the flagship.
December 14, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The realization of resonance is when something obviously very cool is embraced by the young among us as a high point of human ingenuity and has achieved a certain universality of desirability.
Thank you, VanDerPollo, for sharing this insight.
Very cool #bicycles are very cool the world over.
Proof.
Thank you, VanDerPollo, for sharing this insight.
Very cool #bicycles are very cool the world over.
Proof.
In the '70s, we had in Italy those cycles with rear suspension and the latter had also ammos on front fork
December 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The realization of resonance is when something obviously very cool is embraced by the young among us as a high point of human ingenuity and has achieved a certain universality of desirability.
Thank you, VanDerPollo, for sharing this insight.
Very cool #bicycles are very cool the world over.
Proof.
Thank you, VanDerPollo, for sharing this insight.
Very cool #bicycles are very cool the world over.
Proof.
Though these once giants of retail are pretty much gone,
these really cool #bicycles they sold still live on.
(And some, if in great shape are worth small fortunes!)
Over half a century hence bikes are still some of the best gifts ever - gifts as exciting next Christmas as this one.
Happy Holidays!
these really cool #bicycles they sold still live on.
(And some, if in great shape are worth small fortunes!)
Over half a century hence bikes are still some of the best gifts ever - gifts as exciting next Christmas as this one.
Happy Holidays!
December 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Though these once giants of retail are pretty much gone,
these really cool #bicycles they sold still live on.
(And some, if in great shape are worth small fortunes!)
Over half a century hence bikes are still some of the best gifts ever - gifts as exciting next Christmas as this one.
Happy Holidays!
these really cool #bicycles they sold still live on.
(And some, if in great shape are worth small fortunes!)
Over half a century hence bikes are still some of the best gifts ever - gifts as exciting next Christmas as this one.
Happy Holidays!
Christmas 1895 - The gift of all gifts for Christmas
If it is possible to confer all possible happiness for the coming year upon some dear one, here is the opportunity.
No pleasure like #bicycling.
Change in the air. #Bikes for adults.
#Cycling for anyone, everyone.
Horses stayed warm in the barns.
If it is possible to confer all possible happiness for the coming year upon some dear one, here is the opportunity.
No pleasure like #bicycling.
Change in the air. #Bikes for adults.
#Cycling for anyone, everyone.
Horses stayed warm in the barns.
December 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Christmas 1895 - The gift of all gifts for Christmas
If it is possible to confer all possible happiness for the coming year upon some dear one, here is the opportunity.
No pleasure like #bicycling.
Change in the air. #Bikes for adults.
#Cycling for anyone, everyone.
Horses stayed warm in the barns.
If it is possible to confer all possible happiness for the coming year upon some dear one, here is the opportunity.
No pleasure like #bicycling.
Change in the air. #Bikes for adults.
#Cycling for anyone, everyone.
Horses stayed warm in the barns.
Christmas Bicycle History
Founded in 1877, Columbia Manufacturing makes school furniture.
It was owned by Pope Manufacturing until the company went bankrupt in 1915.
Columbia continued to make #bicycles in Westfield, Mass.
In 2010 Columbia bikes became part of Ballard Pacific, maker of ride-on toys.
Founded in 1877, Columbia Manufacturing makes school furniture.
It was owned by Pope Manufacturing until the company went bankrupt in 1915.
Columbia continued to make #bicycles in Westfield, Mass.
In 2010 Columbia bikes became part of Ballard Pacific, maker of ride-on toys.
December 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Christmas Bicycle History
Founded in 1877, Columbia Manufacturing makes school furniture.
It was owned by Pope Manufacturing until the company went bankrupt in 1915.
Columbia continued to make #bicycles in Westfield, Mass.
In 2010 Columbia bikes became part of Ballard Pacific, maker of ride-on toys.
Founded in 1877, Columbia Manufacturing makes school furniture.
It was owned by Pope Manufacturing until the company went bankrupt in 1915.
Columbia continued to make #bicycles in Westfield, Mass.
In 2010 Columbia bikes became part of Ballard Pacific, maker of ride-on toys.
A dandy #bicycle given a needy starving artist who had a car breakdown.
This kept him going. Life-saving.
(Our founder can relate. He's a starving artist, too, but is creative enough to do this amazing Project with virtually no resources, no grants, no tax dollars, rare donations.)
#BicyclesRecycle
This kept him going. Life-saving.
(Our founder can relate. He's a starving artist, too, but is creative enough to do this amazing Project with virtually no resources, no grants, no tax dollars, rare donations.)
#BicyclesRecycle
December 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
A dandy #bicycle given a needy starving artist who had a car breakdown.
This kept him going. Life-saving.
(Our founder can relate. He's a starving artist, too, but is creative enough to do this amazing Project with virtually no resources, no grants, no tax dollars, rare donations.)
#BicyclesRecycle
This kept him going. Life-saving.
(Our founder can relate. He's a starving artist, too, but is creative enough to do this amazing Project with virtually no resources, no grants, no tax dollars, rare donations.)
#BicyclesRecycle
The clock's always ticking.
There are no do-overs when it comes to having a happy childhood.
Kids deserve to have happy childhoods.
Not just kids who have families that can afford nice things, like bicycles.
Bicycles are some of the best memories of a lifetime.
Think back to yours.
Isn't that true?
There are no do-overs when it comes to having a happy childhood.
Kids deserve to have happy childhoods.
Not just kids who have families that can afford nice things, like bicycles.
Bicycles are some of the best memories of a lifetime.
Think back to yours.
Isn't that true?
December 7, 2025 at 5:23 AM
The clock's always ticking.
There are no do-overs when it comes to having a happy childhood.
Kids deserve to have happy childhoods.
Not just kids who have families that can afford nice things, like bicycles.
Bicycles are some of the best memories of a lifetime.
Think back to yours.
Isn't that true?
There are no do-overs when it comes to having a happy childhood.
Kids deserve to have happy childhoods.
Not just kids who have families that can afford nice things, like bicycles.
Bicycles are some of the best memories of a lifetime.
Think back to yours.
Isn't that true?
In the 1950's a whole lot of #bicycle dreaming was going on.
Every youngster has "wheels in his head" at Christmas time. Tiny tykes dream of trikes. Teeners? They dream of biking gaily off to school―wheeling off to healthful fun and frolic.
There it stands―his dream come true. What a sturdy beauty.
Every youngster has "wheels in his head" at Christmas time. Tiny tykes dream of trikes. Teeners? They dream of biking gaily off to school―wheeling off to healthful fun and frolic.
There it stands―his dream come true. What a sturdy beauty.
December 6, 2025 at 10:59 PM
In the 1950's a whole lot of #bicycle dreaming was going on.
Every youngster has "wheels in his head" at Christmas time. Tiny tykes dream of trikes. Teeners? They dream of biking gaily off to school―wheeling off to healthful fun and frolic.
There it stands―his dream come true. What a sturdy beauty.
Every youngster has "wheels in his head" at Christmas time. Tiny tykes dream of trikes. Teeners? They dream of biking gaily off to school―wheeling off to healthful fun and frolic.
There it stands―his dream come true. What a sturdy beauty.
"To men, the bicycle in the beginning was merely a new toy, another machine added to the long list of devices they knew in their work and play. To women, it was a steed upon which they rode into a new world," regaled Munsey’s Magazine in 1896.
Even today, the #bicycle is #freedom.
#BicyclesRecycle
Even today, the #bicycle is #freedom.
#BicyclesRecycle
December 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"To men, the bicycle in the beginning was merely a new toy, another machine added to the long list of devices they knew in their work and play. To women, it was a steed upon which they rode into a new world," regaled Munsey’s Magazine in 1896.
Even today, the #bicycle is #freedom.
#BicyclesRecycle
Even today, the #bicycle is #freedom.
#BicyclesRecycle
Junk food and a sedentary lifestyle are killing people unnecessarily — at ever younger ages.
Obesity rates vary by sex, race and especially by age — affecting nearly 80 percent of adults over 70.
A new study predicts that 260,000,000 in US will be overweight or obese by 2050.
Burger down. Saddle up.
Obesity rates vary by sex, race and especially by age — affecting nearly 80 percent of adults over 70.
A new study predicts that 260,000,000 in US will be overweight or obese by 2050.
Burger down. Saddle up.
December 6, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Junk food and a sedentary lifestyle are killing people unnecessarily — at ever younger ages.
Obesity rates vary by sex, race and especially by age — affecting nearly 80 percent of adults over 70.
A new study predicts that 260,000,000 in US will be overweight or obese by 2050.
Burger down. Saddle up.
Obesity rates vary by sex, race and especially by age — affecting nearly 80 percent of adults over 70.
A new study predicts that 260,000,000 in US will be overweight or obese by 2050.
Burger down. Saddle up.
There are holiday deals on #bicycles to be found when shopping online.
Even major retailers may not have the #bicycle on sale in their local store.
So, the #bike comes to you in a box. How to assemble?
The wonderful folks at #ParkTool have a fine video that will provide the basics.
This should help.
Even major retailers may not have the #bicycle on sale in their local store.
So, the #bike comes to you in a box. How to assemble?
The wonderful folks at #ParkTool have a fine video that will provide the basics.
This should help.
Assembling a Boxed Bike
YouTube video by Park Tool
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December 6, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Western Flyer was a popular American private label brand of bicycles and tricycles sold by the former Western Auto stores.
The brand was first used in June 1931 and the #bikes were sold until 1998.
Other companies manufactured the #bicycles for them, like Huffy, Murray, Shelby and Cleveland Welding.
The brand was first used in June 1931 and the #bikes were sold until 1998.
Other companies manufactured the #bicycles for them, like Huffy, Murray, Shelby and Cleveland Welding.
December 6, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The gift of a bicycle is a gift of promise, of happiness, of health and wellness.
It is a time-honored treasure as special to children today as it was for kids who now are great-grandparents.
Think.
Aren't memories of a #bicycle some of the best in your entire life?
Best memories that never go away.
It is a time-honored treasure as special to children today as it was for kids who now are great-grandparents.
Think.
Aren't memories of a #bicycle some of the best in your entire life?
Best memories that never go away.
December 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The gift of a bicycle is a gift of promise, of happiness, of health and wellness.
It is a time-honored treasure as special to children today as it was for kids who now are great-grandparents.
Think.
Aren't memories of a #bicycle some of the best in your entire life?
Best memories that never go away.
It is a time-honored treasure as special to children today as it was for kids who now are great-grandparents.
Think.
Aren't memories of a #bicycle some of the best in your entire life?
Best memories that never go away.
A holiday gift that keeps on giving for many years to come.
Regular cycling can significantly improve your mood and overall mental well-being.
The physical exertion involved in #cycling triggers the release of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood and promotes feelings of happiness.
Regular cycling can significantly improve your mood and overall mental well-being.
The physical exertion involved in #cycling triggers the release of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood and promotes feelings of happiness.
December 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A holiday gift that keeps on giving for many years to come.
Regular cycling can significantly improve your mood and overall mental well-being.
The physical exertion involved in #cycling triggers the release of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood and promotes feelings of happiness.
Regular cycling can significantly improve your mood and overall mental well-being.
The physical exertion involved in #cycling triggers the release of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood and promotes feelings of happiness.
#ParkTool has some of the best #bicycle repair videos out there.
Saddle placement and positioning is an important part of a comfortable ride. This video covers the process of making seat post height adjustments and saddle fore, aft and tilt adjustments.
How to Adjust a Bike Saddle & Seatpost video
Saddle placement and positioning is an important part of a comfortable ride. This video covers the process of making seat post height adjustments and saddle fore, aft and tilt adjustments.
How to Adjust a Bike Saddle & Seatpost video
How to Adjust a Bike Saddle & Seatpost
YouTube video by Park Tool
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Phillips Cycles Ltd. was a British bicycle manufacturer based in Smethwick near Birmingham, England.
Founded early in the 20th century, it was the second-largest #bicycle producer in Britain.
That ended in the 1980s when it became part of Raleigh Industries.
It's motto was "Renowned the World Over."
Founded early in the 20th century, it was the second-largest #bicycle producer in Britain.
That ended in the 1980s when it became part of Raleigh Industries.
It's motto was "Renowned the World Over."
December 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Phillips Cycles Ltd. was a British bicycle manufacturer based in Smethwick near Birmingham, England.
Founded early in the 20th century, it was the second-largest #bicycle producer in Britain.
That ended in the 1980s when it became part of Raleigh Industries.
It's motto was "Renowned the World Over."
Founded early in the 20th century, it was the second-largest #bicycle producer in Britain.
That ended in the 1980s when it became part of Raleigh Industries.
It's motto was "Renowned the World Over."
New Beeston sturdy lightweight transport #bicycles were produced by the J. Bronda company, based in Groningen, Netherlands.
The brand has historical significance in the #cycling industry, particularly in the early 20th century and was particularly noted for its quality and design during that period.
The brand has historical significance in the #cycling industry, particularly in the early 20th century and was particularly noted for its quality and design during that period.
December 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Health studies show #cycling can be good for fat loss and to build a trim physique.
This turkey has taken that to heart.
It will be more likely to be invited to a Thanksgiving dinner as an honored guest, rather than the main course of the meal.
Biking can really save lives - literally, in this case.
This turkey has taken that to heart.
It will be more likely to be invited to a Thanksgiving dinner as an honored guest, rather than the main course of the meal.
Biking can really save lives - literally, in this case.
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Health studies show #cycling can be good for fat loss and to build a trim physique.
This turkey has taken that to heart.
It will be more likely to be invited to a Thanksgiving dinner as an honored guest, rather than the main course of the meal.
Biking can really save lives - literally, in this case.
This turkey has taken that to heart.
It will be more likely to be invited to a Thanksgiving dinner as an honored guest, rather than the main course of the meal.
Biking can really save lives - literally, in this case.
Alfons Maria Mucha (Czech: [ˈalfons ˈmuxa]; July 24th, 1860 – July 14, 1939), known internationally as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech #painter, #illustrator and graphic #artist.
Mucha produced illustrations, advertisements, decorative panels, and designs during the Art Nouveau period.
#BicyclesRecycle
Mucha produced illustrations, advertisements, decorative panels, and designs during the Art Nouveau period.
#BicyclesRecycle
November 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Alfons Maria Mucha (Czech: [ˈalfons ˈmuxa]; July 24th, 1860 – July 14, 1939), known internationally as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech #painter, #illustrator and graphic #artist.
Mucha produced illustrations, advertisements, decorative panels, and designs during the Art Nouveau period.
#BicyclesRecycle
Mucha produced illustrations, advertisements, decorative panels, and designs during the Art Nouveau period.
#BicyclesRecycle
The great unifiers.
If society wants to banish racism, bigotry, gender discrimination, a common denominator is needed, something that unites, rather than divides.
#Bicycles are one of the best tools.
All kids love #bikes: grrls and boys - whether black, white, brown, red, yellow...
#BicyclesRecycle
If society wants to banish racism, bigotry, gender discrimination, a common denominator is needed, something that unites, rather than divides.
#Bicycles are one of the best tools.
All kids love #bikes: grrls and boys - whether black, white, brown, red, yellow...
#BicyclesRecycle
November 24, 2025 at 4:08 AM
The great unifiers.
If society wants to banish racism, bigotry, gender discrimination, a common denominator is needed, something that unites, rather than divides.
#Bicycles are one of the best tools.
All kids love #bikes: grrls and boys - whether black, white, brown, red, yellow...
#BicyclesRecycle
If society wants to banish racism, bigotry, gender discrimination, a common denominator is needed, something that unites, rather than divides.
#Bicycles are one of the best tools.
All kids love #bikes: grrls and boys - whether black, white, brown, red, yellow...
#BicyclesRecycle
Happy children = happy adults:
"Happy children were also much less likely than others to develop mental disorders throughout their lives — 60% less likely. Policymakers should prioritise the well-being of our children so they have the best possible start in life."
— Univ. of Cambridge (60% is huge!)
"Happy children were also much less likely than others to develop mental disorders throughout their lives — 60% less likely. Policymakers should prioritise the well-being of our children so they have the best possible start in life."
— Univ. of Cambridge (60% is huge!)
November 16, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Happy children = happy adults:
"Happy children were also much less likely than others to develop mental disorders throughout their lives — 60% less likely. Policymakers should prioritise the well-being of our children so they have the best possible start in life."
— Univ. of Cambridge (60% is huge!)
"Happy children were also much less likely than others to develop mental disorders throughout their lives — 60% less likely. Policymakers should prioritise the well-being of our children so they have the best possible start in life."
— Univ. of Cambridge (60% is huge!)
Batman issue No. 29 was published by DC Comics in 1945 and sold for 10 cents.
Cover art, illustrated by Dick Sprang, features #Batman and Robin riding penny-farthing #bicycles along with the caption “More whirlwind adventures of the ‘winning team’ —Batman and Robin!”
Batman #bikes!
#BicyclesRecycle
Cover art, illustrated by Dick Sprang, features #Batman and Robin riding penny-farthing #bicycles along with the caption “More whirlwind adventures of the ‘winning team’ —Batman and Robin!”
Batman #bikes!
#BicyclesRecycle
November 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Batman issue No. 29 was published by DC Comics in 1945 and sold for 10 cents.
Cover art, illustrated by Dick Sprang, features #Batman and Robin riding penny-farthing #bicycles along with the caption “More whirlwind adventures of the ‘winning team’ —Batman and Robin!”
Batman #bikes!
#BicyclesRecycle
Cover art, illustrated by Dick Sprang, features #Batman and Robin riding penny-farthing #bicycles along with the caption “More whirlwind adventures of the ‘winning team’ —Batman and Robin!”
Batman #bikes!
#BicyclesRecycle
Raleigh is the oldest global #cycling brand and it repeatedly revolutionized the #biking industry with wonderful models that evolved with time.
It became the largest manufacturer of 3-speed utility roadster #bicycles around the globe in 1903 with the Sturmey-Archer hub making it considered the best.
It became the largest manufacturer of 3-speed utility roadster #bicycles around the globe in 1903 with the Sturmey-Archer hub making it considered the best.
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 AM