Lost Bay Area Stories

An Exploration into Obscure Bay Area History

"Big George" and San Joses' first "safety" bike

"Big George" Osen, from the Edenvale neighborhood in San Jose, was the first cyclist with a "safety" styled bicycle. He drew so much...

Aug 12, 20211 min read

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This photo of A.G Col was part of a accumulation of photographs that were found when cycling was just starting in San Jose around 1884. ...

Aug 10, 20212 min read

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This photo of A.G Col was part of a accumulation of photographs that were found when cycling was just starting in San Jose around 1884. ...

Aug 8, 20212 min read

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Starting in the late 1800's, San Jose became infatuated with cycling and bicycle racing. In 1908, the San Jose Mercury decided to...

Aug 2, 20212 min read

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Starting in the late 1800's, San Jose became infatuated with cycling and bicycle racing. In 1908, the San Jose Mercury decided to...

Jun 11, 20212 min read

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Back in 1897, the San Jose Mercury had an article on the damage settlements for getting into a bicycle accident. At first glance, the...

Jun 10, 20211 min read

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Starting in the late 1800's, San Jose became infatuated with cycling and bicycle racing. In 1908, the San Jose Mercury decided to...

Jun 8, 20212 min read

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