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British Genius

Episode 3 of 10

Pneumatic tyres and the development of the safety bicycle allow the wealthier middle classes to take to the road in the bicycling craze of the late 19th century.

Presenter: Martin Ellis

Producer: Simon Evans
A Pier Production for BBC Radio 4.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 31 May 201802:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Wed 9 Feb 201115:45
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