Victorian Cyclist

Twitter for The Victorian Cyclist blog. Revolution: How the Bicycle Reinvented Modern Britain published at the end of May.

[Victorian Cyclist @theviccyclist]

Taking Victorian cyclists out of a blog and into a book Revolution: How the Bicycle Reinvented Modern Britain will be published by @Duckbooks at the end of May. Pre-order at: https://t.co/GNkcc5KieT

[Victorian Cyclist @theviccyclist]

@CarolineCurator @HarrisPreston Sorry for the delay Caroline, just followed you back :)

[johndewhirst @jpdewhirst]

The origins of cycling in Bradford 150 years ago in 1869. New feature just published on VINCIT: https://t.co/C6RNJ6bPSF @kevinwarnes @theviccyclist @CyclingCapital @Active_Bradford @CycleBradford @BradfordMuseums @visitBradford @BradfordCivic @bradfordlibs247

[Victorian Cyclist @theviccyclist]

@vaguelyspecific @rupertguinness @UnivNebPress @IsabelBest10 @bluebooktrain Glad you guys liked it!

[Victorian Cyclist @theviccyclist]

@CyclingUKScot @edfoc @peterwalker99 @WillManners1 @Duckbooks Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[Cycling UK in Scotland @CyclingUKScot]

Excellent opening night of talks at @edfoc Edinburgh Festival of Cycling by Will Manners and Peter Walker (and great to hear Cycling UK mentioned in the first five minutes of Will's talk 😊). Loads more events on until 24 June https://t.co/oRIxl4IdCc

[Victorian Cyclist @theviccyclist]

Very excited to be speaking as part of Edinburgh Festival of Cycling this evening - tickets are selling like hot cakes (possibly) but are still available at: https://t.co/3SdlBBT5wO

[Edinburgh City of Literature @EdinCityofLit]

Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc begins tomorrow and there are a number of literary events, from a writing competition to a Women's Read & Ride tour. Find out more here ➡️ https://t.co/h9zU2e3TrN

[Duckworth Books @Duckbooks]

Thanks for the great review,
@MrMarkBeaumont!

‘Tells a wonderful tale from the Victorian invention through to modern Britain, but through the lens of real characters and enthusiasts, which puts the reader in the mindset of each era…’

@theviccyclist

[Victorian Cyclist @theviccyclist]

@SueWallis0 @Duckbooks @WillManners1 @marialeijerstam Thanks Sue! Got there in the end, is published June 14th I believe. Hope to see you soon x

[The Grove Bookshop @GroveBookshop]

We are excited to announce the launch of #Revolution by local author @WillManners1 on Thurs 14th June at 7pm. Tickets £5. Thanks to @TheCommuteYorks & @wheelbasecycles #Ilkley for your support

[Duckworth Books @Duckbooks]

‘A fascinating insight into the evolution of cycling culture, particularly in relation to female emancipation, and reveals just how much the bicycle has taught us socially and emotionally over the years'
Thank you @leecraigie_ for a lovely review of Revolution by @theviccyclist!

[Duckworth Books @Duckbooks]

‘Intensively researched and packed full of period references – I learned loads!’

Thank you @carltonreid for a lovely endorsement of Revolution by @theviccyclist!

[Duckworth Books @Duckbooks]

Thank you @ChrisSidwells for the excellent review!

‘... deeply researched and beautifully written book’

[WorldCyclingRevival @cyclingrevival]

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[Victorian Cyclist @theviccyclist]

Arthur Balfour and 'the most civilising invention'. New blog: https://t.co/FhhrMompGu #cycling #history

[Victorian Cyclist @theviccyclist]

@radiodaysmusic No problem at all, really glad you like it. Would have loved to see your concert on travel & innovation in Madrid also!

[Victorian Cyclist @theviccyclist]

New blog on artistic & ahead of their time 1890s #cycle ads https://t.co/jmo5GFHhOb #history #befastidious

[Victorian Cyclist @theviccyclist]

@WillPrice333 Thank you, had Josh in mind slightly when writing the end bits!