Two wheels to adventure: Bikes and why we love them

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 12:00 am to 01:00 am UTC+11:00

Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600 | Canberra

National Library of Australia
Publisher/HostNational Library of Australia
Two wheels to adventure: Bikes and why we love them
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Tony Wheeler (founder of Lonely Planet) and historian Dr Daniel Oakman join the Library's Rebecca Fleming in conversation, drawing on the Library's incredible collections to discuss all things cycling.
From small commutes to epic journeys, home-made contraptions to technical wizardry, come and hear why cycling remains one of the world’s most popular and enjoyable methods of travel, and how it continues to evolve.
Find out more: https://www.library.gov.au/whats-on/events/two-wheels-adventure-bikes-and-why-we-love-them
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