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Doug Pinkerton, high wheeler -2
Champion racing cyclist Doug Pinkerton racing his high-wheel, or penny farthing bicycle. First published The Sunday Correspondent Date: 1990
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1990 1990s Cycling Cyclist Doug Farthing Nineties Ordinary Pedal Pedalling Penny Pinkerton Power Racer Rider Speed Speeding Wheel Wheeler High Wheel High Wheeler Penny Farthing
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1. Title: "Doug Pinkerton: The High-Flying Cyclist of the 1990s". This photograph showcases the daring exploits of champion racing cyclist Doug Pinkerton as he expertly navigates the streets on his high-wheel, or penny farthing bicycle. The image, first published in The Sunday Correspondent in 1990, transports us back to an era when cycling was a thrilling and popular pastime. The high-wheel bicycle, also known as a penny farthing or ordinary, was a common sight during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With its large front wheel and smaller rear wheel, this design offered greater speed and efficiency compared to its contemporaries. However, it also presented unique challenges for riders, requiring a significant leap of faith to mount and dismount and a high level of balance and skill to operate. Doug Pinkerton, an accomplished racer, fearlessly embraced the challenges of high-wheel cycling. In this photograph, he can be seen in full flight, his powerful legs pedaling furiously to harness the speed of his machine. The wind in his hair and the determination in his expression convey the sense of exhilaration and freedom that came with riding such a remarkable contraption. The 1990s, though seemingly far removed from the Victorian era, saw a resurgence of interest in high-wheel cycling. Enthusiasts, like Doug Pinkerton, reclaimed this historic mode of transportation, demonstrating that the spirit of adventure and innovation in cycling remains alive and well. This photograph is an evocative reminder of a bygone era, when cycling was a symbol of speed, power, and daring, and champions like Doug Pinkerton captured the imagination of the world.
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