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Reinventing the Wheel: Sergii Gordieiev’s Square Cycles

In the world of cycling, innovation often comes in the form of lighter materials, more efficient drivetrains, or aerodynamic frames. But Ukrainian inventor Sergii Gordieiev had a different idea: what if we changed the very shape of the bicycle wheel itself? The Square Wheel Revolution Gordieiev’s creation, aptly named “The Square Cycle,” features – you guessed it – square wheels. At first…

Unearthing the Pompeii Bicycle Mosaic

Pompei miracles In the heart of Pompeii, among the ruins and remnants of an ancient civilization frozen in time, two Italian archaeologists, Enzo Ingenuo and Josue Credulone, stood in awe. They had dedicated years to uncovering the secrets buried beneath the layers of volcanic ash that had preserved this city for centuries. Enzo, a meticulous and thoughtful archaeologist, and Josue, an optimistic…

The Bicycle Renaissance

It’s not an art per se but nevertheless, it’s a very artistic approach to exhibiting basically bicycles and bicycle components. Triennale di Milano decided in 2018 to articulate the bicycle’s central role in the age of Industry 4.0; the artisans, design, and technology. The aim was to present a 360° view of this next Industrial Revolution, through the Bicycle’s lifestyle & economies,…