Japan's first bicycles were made by former gunsmiths around the 1870s. Mid-20th century innovations aimed at women gave rise to the "mama-chari," a type of bicycle for mothers with small children. Today, annual production of bicycles in Japan is about 9 million, and many of the world's major bicycle makers source most of their parts from Japan. Our expert guest, former bicycle racer Masayuki Hasebe, is a champion of everything to do with bicycles. And in Plus One, the thrill of mama-chari racing. |
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Title: | Bicycles | |
Air Date: | June 30, 2016 | |
Runtime: | 30 min | |
hellsingfan01 : I've just put the request in so hopefully it will be up on here sooner rather then later.