The good old push bike.... by happypat

The good old push bike....

I think the humble bicycle served the country so well in the war years. A very different mode of transport compared with the role it has in today’s sporty society.
So many cycles on the roads these days but mostly in a leisure capacity.

Three good things:
1. Harry has been to pressure wash Cathy’s outdoor furniture.
2. He stood downwind from all the spray flying so largely kept dry.
3. Peaceful protest.
Boo
how cool isn't this! How wonderful!
August 18th, 2019  
Had it not been for the cars, it is a timeless image.
August 18th, 2019  
Looks like a 40's event , cycled a lot in my teenage years , but wouldn't dream of cycling on the busy roads of today !
August 18th, 2019  
Yes the cars were a nuisance Dianne!
August 18th, 2019  
@beryl It’s a scary job cycling theses days specially with all the pot holes!
August 18th, 2019  
@huvesaker Love the way they are sitting up so proud!
August 18th, 2019  
This is clearly a period piece, but I love seeing folks on bikes in the towns. Having had the pleasure of visiting 14 european countries on my holidays this year. In the UK bikes are conspicuous by their absence. They are used in their thousands in many European countries where cycle lanes are plentiful.
August 18th, 2019  
Such marvelous clothes and bicycles!
August 18th, 2019  
Great shot. I would love to get a bike but traffic doesn't help around here. 30mph speed limit often ignored in front of our house. The Netherlands is amazing with bikes everywhere and family friendly too!
August 18th, 2019  
@ellida @louannwarren @sarah19

Yes I would love it if the UK was much more cycle friendly but our roads are so fast & dangerous....such a good & healthy way of traveling!
August 18th, 2019  
The upright stance on these bikes has become more popular with e-bikes etc. Long gone are those bikes so thin they have no shadow and you are bent double on them with your chin on the handlebars!
August 18th, 2019  
Bep
Wonderful shot!
We have paths only for bicycles. I feel privileged...
August 18th, 2019  
what a wonderful streetie Pat, great story telling
August 19th, 2019  
They seem to have come back into style.
August 19th, 2019  
Wonderful street shot. Love all the bikes.
August 19th, 2019  
What a classic looking scene! Great eye.
August 19th, 2019  
Super cycling scene!
August 19th, 2019  
This looks as if it could be a wartime scene if it were not for the modern cars in the shot!
Well spotted and taken!
August 19th, 2019  
Wonderful street pic! And I love peaceful protests. Too much violence today
August 19th, 2019  
A super street scene with the cyclists
August 19th, 2019  
This is such a wonderful scene. I adore the outfits as much as the bikes.
August 20th, 2019  
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