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Hand Pedal Cyclist AKA Bicycle 1956
Description
Feltham, Middlesex.
Johnny Bird can't use his legs but this hasn't stopped him cycling. He has adapted a bicycle so that he can pedal with his hands. He uses a four speed hub gear and two speed duralia - eight speeds in all - to reach performances like 25 miles per hour.
Johnny with...
Data
- Time in/Out:
- 01:24:04:00 / 01:25:18:00
- Canister:
- CP 078
- Film ID:
- 43.12
- Issue Date:
- 25/06/1956
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"two speed duralia" should read two-speed derailleur.