When did Japan deploy 50,000 bicycle troops during its invasion of China?
Japan deployed approximately 50,000 bicycle troops in 1937. This force allowed soldiers to move quickly across vast distances without relying on fuel or horses.
Questions about Cycling
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the minimum weight requirement for a legal race bike according to Union Cycliste Internationale rules?
Racing regulations require that any legal race bike must weigh at least 6.8 kilograms or 14.99 pounds. The Union Cycliste Internationale created these rules in the late 1990s to prohibit racing bicycles from weighing less than this limit.
How many kilometers of cycle tracks exist in the Netherlands and what percentage of trips use them?
The Netherlands has approximately 35,000 kilometers of cycle tracks physically segregated from motor traffic. About 25 percent of all trips in the country are made on bicycles including those going to work.
Who became known as Mile-a-Minute Murphy and when did he achieve his record ride?
Charles Minthorn Murphy became known as Mile-a-Minute Murphy after riding a mile in under a minute in 1899. He achieved this feat by drafting behind a locomotive at New York's Long Island.
What health benefits does cycling provide regarding lifespan extension and mortality rates?
A Dutch study found that cycling can extend lifespans by up to 14 months despite injury risks. Those same risks equate to a reduced lifespan of only 40 days or less according to research.