Paul de Vivie, who wrote as Vélocio (April 29, 1853– February 27, 1930), was publisher of Le Cycliste, an early champion of derailleur gears, and father of French bicycle touring and randonneuring.
Read more about Paul De Vivie: Background, Campaign For Gears, Advocacy For Small-wheels, Writing, Death and Memorial
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