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"From the Tulare Times of January 30, 1869: 'We were much amused at witnessing an attempt, by one of our citizens, to ride a wooden horse, supported by two wheels, and which we heard called a velocipede. By the aid of two men, he was able to keep his seat, and the speed attained was just equal to the supporters, who made it lively when they got on the 'get ready.' It seems to us that riding this machine, like skating, will require much practice and smooth roads. The thing is simple and neat but we feel like Paddy stated when invited to ride a rain, 'Unless there be some good reason for it, I prefer to walk.'"