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I am Dr. Rick Woten - a sport & environmental historian & professor, former nonprofit director & bike racer.

In development. (looking for publisher): "Two-Wheeled Outlaws: Sport, Athlete, Celebrity, & Unionization in American Cycling's Golden Age"
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Just had to share a quick personal moment. Had a fun quick trip to St Louis this past weekend to pick up this little guy for my parents! Meet Teddy!
October 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I had the privilege to meet Dean William Thomas years ago (many of our research topics overlapped) while he was the history department chair at UNL. I am sure historians/educators will find his team's U.S. legal history OER to be innovative & valuable.

teachinglegalhistory.unl.edu/s/oer/page/h...
August 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Are you ready to explore America’s agricultural story in a fun & interactive way? The Silos & Smokestacks Junior Ranger Program invites kids, families, & all ages to discover the people, places, & innovations that feed the world.

Visit www.silosandsmokestacks.org/junior-ranger today!
July 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
April 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I periodically find myself drifting into musical "what ifs." The last couple of weeks I keep coming back to what would an "all-frontman" band of Mark Knopfler, Colin Hay, & Sting sound like. It has made me wonder what their touring looks like these days. I stumbled on this early 80s gem. huh....
March 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM
February 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
As a retired forester and environmental historian, I cannot tell you how much damage this will do that cannot be reversed in generation...
February 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
"Following the Political Leader" by Paul Krafft.
"Capital and Labor," 1907.
February 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"The Coming Disaster — National Ruin" by Paul Krafft.
"Capital and Labor," 1907.
February 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
So, uhm... about that upcoming birthday... 😶
February 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Not sure why I am appealing enough for searches originating from USDA and Palo Alto Network servers (out of DC) today...
😂🤷🤣
February 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Mac Robertson's Athlete's Chewing gum, 1898 advertisement in cycling magazine, The Australian Wheelman. - Royal Historical Society of Victoria, MacRobertson Collection.

#cycling #cyclinghistory #sporthistory
February 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Donaldson Lith. Co., Lithographer. The Donaldson bicycle lithos for the season of. , ca. 1896. [Cincinnati: Donaldson Litho Co] Photograph.

www.loc.gov/item/2003665....

#cycling #cyclinghistory #arthistory
February 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Question? Will we see a new "Nullification Crisis?"
January 30, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Am I the only one who loves finding a témoin page in books? I enjoy it almost as much as I enjoy binder clips!
January 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
North American Society of Sport History

NASSH 2025 Pre-Conference Workshop Call for Papers

mailchi.mp/0a8e3f0a6dbe...

#sporthistory
January 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
These type of spanners. Each pin is 2.3mm (not the distance between pins - That part is what should be somewhat adjustable). I am looking for something that has same adjustment as the "flex" in the arms without being so long.

Thanks either way!!!!
January 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
July 24, 2024 at 4:24 PM
21 tour posters for 21 Tour de France stages/days...
Stage 21 of 21

1989
3,285 km
Winner: Greg LeMond (United States)

#cyclinghistory #cycling
July 21, 2024 at 12:26 PM
21 tour posters for 21 Tour de France stages/days...
Stage 20 of 21

1961
4,397 km
Winner: Jacques Anquetil (France)

#cyclinghistory #cycling
July 20, 2024 at 12:29 PM
21 tour posters for 21 Tour de France stages/days...
Stage 19 of 21

2013
3,403.5 km
Winner: Chris Froome (Great Britain)

#cyclinghistory #cycling
July 19, 2024 at 12:21 PM
21 tour posters for 21 Tour de France stages/days...
Stage 18 of 21

1911
3,842 km
Winner: Gustave Garrigou (France)

#cyclinghistory #cycling
July 18, 2024 at 12:20 PM
21 tour posters for 21 Tour de France stages/days...
Stage 17 of 21

1980
3,842 km
Winner: Joop Zoetemelk (Netherlands)

#cyclinghistory #cycling
July 17, 2024 at 1:14 PM
21 tour posters for 21 Tour de France stages/days...
Stage 16 of 21

1951
4,690 km
Winner: Hugo Koblet (Switzerland)

#cyclinghistory #cycling
July 16, 2024 at 12:55 PM
21 tour posters for 21 Tour de France stages/days...
Stage 15 of 21

1939
4,224 km
Winner: Sylvère Maes (Belgium)

#cyclinghistory #cycling
July 14, 2024 at 1:56 PM