My World Changed When I Got My First Bicycle

Social Science/History | Available (Membership Required)

12535 W. Smokey Dr. Surprise, AZ 85378 United States
1010
5/1/2025 (one day)
10:00 AM-12:00 PM MST (Arizona) on Th
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My World Changed When I Got My First Bicycle

Social Science/History | Available (Membership Required)

In 1818, Karl von Drais, a German, invented a two-wheeled “running machine,” which had no pedals, no steering mechanism, and no brakes. Ah, the good old days. In 1860, Ernest Michaux and Pierre Lallement, invented the
velocipede, which did have pedals but no brakes. What an adrenaline rush! In the late nineteenth century, the bicycle became a popular mode of transportation, providing greater mobility for millions of Americans, including children. It also led to automobiles, motorcycles, and airplanes. (The Wright brothers owned a bike shop.) For many of us, our first bike changed our world in dramatic ways because we could pedal miles from home without an adult providing the
transportation. It gave us independence. In this workshop, we will reflect on our early experiences with bikes.  This is a Virtual Class.

  • Duane has been tracing his roots since his teenage years, building a database with more than 32,000 ancestors. He and his wife, Maureen Roen, have also recorded their family history since 1978 by writing more than 19,000 daily journal entries on their children and other family members. Combining his professional and personal interests, Duane worked with colleagues to establish courses on writing and recording family history at Arizona State University. He is the founding coordinator of the Project for Writing and Recording Family History in the ASU College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. 


Duane Roen

Duane Roen has been tracing his roots since his teenage years, building a database with more than 32,000 ancestors. He and his wife, Maureen Roen, have also been recording their family history since 1978 by writing more than 19,000 daily journal entries on their children and other family members. Combining his professional and personal interests, Duane worked with colleagues to establish courses on writing and recording family history at Arizona State University. He also is founding coordinator of the Project for Writing and Recording Family History in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at ASU.