Showing posts with label the history of cycling in New Zealand. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the history of cycling in New Zealand. Show all posts

Saturday, October 1, 2011

The Christchurch Bicycle Band

"Christchurch even boasted a band that played on bikes. Set up by brothers Fred and Joshua Painter in 1895, the Christchurch Bicycle Band played brass instruments while cycling in formation. They entertained the public, on the stage as well as the streets, for about 25 years – initially on penny-farthings."

From Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/bicycles/1