German museum built on a passion for cycling

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Category: International Travel

Published on Tuesday, 15 December 2009 04:43

Written by Ben Bloker

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I love motorcycles — always have. Yet decades have passed since my fancy began and there still isn’t a motorcycle in my life.

That spark of enthusiasm for two-wheeled adventure returned after I spent a few hours walking through the Deutsches Zweirad- und NSU-Museum for bikes and motorcycles in Neckarsulm, Germany.

Bicycles, on the other hand, have been an active passion of mine, and on the ground floor of this 13th-century building are dozens of well-preserved examples of pedaling history. There’s an interesting exhibit that allows visitors to jump up on a vintage high-wheel cycle, which requires a special method of mounting. Just follow the instructions on the wall. To read the rest of the article: http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=103&article=66672

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