99% Invisible

513- The Safety Bicycle

10.25.2022 - By Roman MarsPlay

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Jody Rosen joins us to talk about the evolution of the bicycle, how it became a cultural phenomenon in the late 1800s, then a symbol of protest, and a lightning rod for political controversy. And we’ll find out what’s next for the bike, in a world built for cars.

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