High Wheel Riders  by lesip

High Wheel Riders

Tomorrow is the 5th Annual High Wheel Race in Frederick, Md. It has grown every year and is now a huge event. The gentleman off the podium came up with the idea of holding this race when he couldn't find any in the United States. The gentleman on the podium is Joff Summerfield from the UK. He was invited to join in the race and asked if he would speak about his journey around the world on his Penny Farthing (high wheeler). My husband and I went to hear him speak. He so reminded me of Leana @leananiemand and her journeys around the globe on her bike. He had a slide show running to his left with pictures of his journey just like Leana. I so admire them both. Here's a link I found you might enjoy if you have a chance http://www.pennyfarthingworldtour.com/


With temps around 100 degrees tomorrow I think the riders are going to be challenged along with all the spectators watching. Really looking forward to it. I've only missed one year just hope I survive the heat.
August 13th, 2016  
The Penny Farthing is predominant in our town, Leslie - they have races, hill climbs, and long trips across country!
August 13th, 2016  
@maggiemae he had pictures from his travels through New Zealand :-)
August 13th, 2016  
Oh did he - couldn't find them on that site!
August 13th, 2016  
Very cool - great colours!
August 13th, 2016  
So cool. Those must be real hard to travel with.
August 13th, 2016  
We are near Frederick, and the weather is just awful. Tempted to go and try some street captures. Thank you for sharing this.
August 13th, 2016  
Fascinating story and image. Impressive journey as you said and probably even more of a challenge as @leananiemand said because of the unique bike
August 13th, 2016  
If they crash they have a long way to fall.
August 13th, 2016  
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