>From: David Takemoto-Weerts <[log in to unmask]>

>Subject: ICHC Conference Announcement & Call for Papers
>Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 13:01:32 -0800
>
>January 2005
>
>TO: Professional and Amateur Bicycle Historians, Cycling Enthusiasts, et
>al.
>
>
>FROM: David Takemoto-Weerts, Bicycle Program Coordinator, University of
>California, Davis
>
>RE: Conference Announcement and Call for Papers
>
>We are pleased to announce that the 16th annual International Cycle History
>Conference will be held in Davis, California, USA, September 8 - 10th,
>2005.
>The conference site will be on the campus of the University of California.
>
>The city of Davis, population 64,000, is popularly referred to as the
>"Bicycle Capital of the U.S." because of its long history as one of the
>most
>bicyclist-friendly communities in the world. Davis pioneered the design and
>installation of a number of innovative bicycle facilities in the 1960s and
>1970s, and has been in the forefront of cities which strive to encourage
>the
>use of human-powered transportation for commuting, recreation, fitness and
>fun.
>
>In 2000, the University of California acquired the Pierce Miller collection
>of antique bicycles through a federal Transportation Enhancements grant.
>The
>collection of over 60 machines, most dating from before 1900, is the
>nucleus
>of what is planned to be a major bicycle museum to be established in the
>Davis or Sacramento area and will be available for viewing and study during
>the conference.
>
>Davis is located in the lower Sacramento Valley, 15 miles (24 km) west of
>the state capital, Sacramento, and 72 miles (116 km) northeast of San
>Francisco. It is conveniently served by international airports in
>Sacramento, Oakland and San Francisco. Amtrak trains also serve Davis
>directly several times daily.
>
>Accommodations for the conference will be available in local hotels and
>possibly on the University campus as well. Much more information about the
>conference will be sent out soon. Feel free to contact us for additional
>information at any time.
>
>More Information:
>
>David Takemoto-Weerts
>Bicycle Program Coordinator
>Transportation & Parking Services
>One Shields Avenue
>University of California
>Davis, CA 95616-8724
>USA
>Phone 530/752-2453
>Fax 530/752-8875
>E-mail [log in to unmask]
>http://www.taps.ucdavis.edu/BICYCLES.HTM
><http://www.taps.ucdavis.edu/BICYCLES.HTM>
>
>Timothy Bustos, Sr.
>Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator
>Department of Public Works
>23 Russell Blvd.
>Davis, CA 95616
>USA
>Phone 530/757-5669
>Fax 530/758-4738
>E-mail [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>http://www.city.davis.ca.us/pw/
>
>
>Bicycling at UC Davis --
>http://www.taps.ucdavis.edu/bicycle/davis/community.html
><http://www.taps.ucdavis.edu/bicycle/davis/community.html>
>
>Davis visitor information -- http://www.davisvisitor.com/
><http://www.davisvisitor.com/>
>
>City of Davis web site -- http://www.city.davis.ca.us/
>
>University of California web site -- http://www.ucdavis.edu/
><http://www.ucdavis.edu/>
>
>
>Call for Papers
>
>
>As in previous years, we encourage the submission of papers on any topic
>related to the social, industrial, technological, sports, sociological or
>transportation history of the bicycle, tricycle, or velocipede (unicycle,
>recumbent, HPV, etc!).
>
>The aim of the Conference is to be eclectic, dynamic and scholarly. We
>would
>like to encourage participants to explore, research and document the
>history
>of the bicycle from many different cultural perspectives and many, varied
>technological and social points of view.
>
>Proposals which are submitted will be reviewed and adjudicated by the
>organizing committee of the Conference. Proposals should consist initially
>of a one paragraph description or outline of the paper. Discussion of the
>appropriateness of a proposal is welcomed. A more detailed version of the
>paper will be requested later.
>
>In the past, the usual format has been for the presentation of papers in a
>regular approximately 30 minute time slot. We are proposing a small change
>to this procedure for Davis 2005. Papers may be allotted either a longer or
>shorter slot (20 or 40 minutes?), depending on the interest and/or
>importance of the proposed topic and its relevance and significance. If the
>numbers of proposals is large, separate strands may emerge.
>
>We are also proposing to hold one or two panels or round-table discussions
>where contributors who do not necessarily have enough material for a full
>paper, or who share a special interest in a particular topic, will have the
>chance to make brief presentations. These panels will be chaired and
>moderated.
>
>Also, in contrast to previous years, we are proposing a number of subject
>areas or themes, which we suggest presenters consider when deciding on
>their
>choice of topic. We have defined these as follows:
>
>1.     The global reach of cycling in a historical perspective: European
>issues / Third World issues / cycling as essential transportation /
>African,
>Asian, South American perspectives.
>
>2.     American perspectives: Recent cycling history in the last 30 years /
>the expansion of the domestic American bicycle industry / the rise and
>history of the mountain bike / the history of "modern" cycling since the
>bike boom of the 1970s.
>
>3.     Californian perspectives: The westward expansion and California
>cycling history / aspects of cycling history in Northern California / the
>consumer and industry "boom" of the 1970s and after in California /
>mountain
>bike origins.
>
>4.        Cycling transportation history: the history of, and issues
>relating, to practical/commuting cycling on a global scale/alternative
>bicycle modes (motorized, recumbent, HPV, etc) / transportation planning.
>
>5.        The Miller collection: a significant and relatively unexamined
>collection which is in the possession of the University of California,
>Davis. This collection of over sixty machines, most dating from pre-1900,
>once displayed in a private "roadside" transportation museum in rural
>central California, was purchased by the University in 2000. The original
>exhibitor, Pierce Miller, a wealthy rancher, acquired the bicycles from
>Walter Nilsson, a vaudeville performer, trick cyclist and record-setting
>unicyclist who acquired the machines while he toured Europe and the United
>States. A seminar will concentrate on the character and significance of the
>collection, as well as overlapping with #6 below.
>
>6.     Museum / collections / restoration seminar: since conservation and
>collections issues  are of interest to many attendees, and the ICHC is one
>of the few venues where such issues can be discussed, we are encouraging
>proposals for papers on these questions, which may be included either in a
>panel or in a separate strand if sufficient proposals are received.
>
>
>
>Timetable for submissions
>
>
>
>Submission of short synopsis: 1 April 2005
>
>
>
>Submission of an extended version of the proposed text with details of
>source or research material:
>
>
>1 July 2005
>
>
>
>
>To potential contributors - Please do not hesitate to inquire as to the
>suitability and/or desirability of any ideas you may have for a paper. Most
>ideas develop better through interchange and discussion.
>
>Visual aids - We will have facilities for slides, overheads and for
>Powerpoint presentations. We suggest that all these three presentation
>methods are quite capable of communicating illustration material, and would
>encourage presenters to use the method with which they are most
>comfortable.
>
>
>How to submit
>
>Electronic (i.e. e-mail) submissions are preferred; however, printed copy
>can also be accepted. Please send your submissions, questions or comments
>to
>me at the following addresses or numbers. I will forward them to the review
>committee.
>
>David Takemoto-Weerts
>Bicycle Program Coordinator
>Transportation & Parking Services
>One Shields Avenue
>University of California
>Davis, CA 95616-8724
>USA
>Fax: 530/752-8875
>E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
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>you
>know others who may be interested in the conference, feel free to pass this
>information along or let me know who they and how to contact them, and I
>will add them to the list.
>
>
>
>
>
>



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