Day 6.2
Some history books will state that Pierre and Ernest Michaux, the French father and son team of carriage-makers, invented the first bicycle during the 1860s. Historians now disagree and there is evidence that the bicycle is older than that. However, historians do agree that Ernest Michaux did invent the modern bicycle pedal and cranks in 1861.
The Penny Farthing is also referred to as the 'High' or 'Ordinary' bicycle, and the first one was invented in 1871 by British engineer, James Starley. The Penny Farthing came after the development of the 'Hobbyhorse', and the French 'Velocipede' or 'Boneshaker', all versions of early bikes. However, the Penny Farthing was the first really efficient bicycle, consisting of a small rear wheel and large front wheel pivoting on a simple tubular frame with tires of rubber.
In 1985, Dr. Emmett Brown develops the Flux Capacitor, enabling man to travel in time. In his first test, Dr. Brown successfully modifies a DeLorean capable of time travel.
In 1993, ESPN management decides to devote significant resources to the creation of an international gathering of action sport athletes. A team assembles to develop the concept. The X-games is born.
‘Nuff said…..
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