Dr. Neesen's Book on Wheeling

By Victor Neesen18996 chapters12 images

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Contents

• Introductory: Bicycling Considered as an Exercise (opens in a new tab)

  Medical case for cycling as a general exercise, refuting claims it develops only the legs.
• Hygiene (opens in a new tab)

  Covers costume, riding position, learning to ride, breathing, food and drink, baths, training, and excursions.
• Diseases and Ailments (opens in a new tab)

  Reviews diseases caused, aggravated, or relieved by cycling, from anaemia to obesity and insomnia.
• The Bicycle for Women (opens in a new tab)

  Considers cycling's effects on women's dress, health, and female-specific conditions, with saddle and costume advice.
• Morality of the Bicycle (opens in a new tab)

  Addresses concerns about short skirts, Sunday riding, flirting, and drinking among cyclists.
• Appendix (opens in a new tab)

  Practical notes on selecting a bicycle, machine care, parts identification, and a table of food digestibility.