Bent spine syndrome
04-22-19, 07:19 PM
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Bent spine syndrome
Just came across this bit of nonsense. Don't know the date.
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04-23-19, 01:33 AM
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Article also mentions "Bicycle Face":
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_face
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_face
The exertion and concentration required for cycling was also thought to coarsen the appearance, giving it a "wild and haunted look of the eyes" with strain lines. Even an appearance of exhilaration was considered suspicious because it suggested (edited for less shock value)
"the deliberate and disgusting act of self-pleasure".
"the deliberate and disgusting act of self-pleasure".
04-23-19, 06:38 AM
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Multiple references to ‘the wheel’ indicates the article predates the introduction of safety bikes before the turn of the century - 1900 not 2000.
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