Phil Posner lives in West Concord Village with his wife Toby. They have four adult children and three grandchildren. Phil caught the bicycling bug as a boy in New York City and remains an active rider, advocate, and volunteer mechanic more than six decades later.

The History of Cycling in Concord

June 15, 2023

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The picturesque town of Concord, Massachusetts, is renowned for its rich history, from the Revolutionary and Civil War eras to its prominent role in American literature. Few may know that Concord played a role in the history of bicycling, a form of transportation that has had a profound impact on society and culture.

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After the smoke cleared, the drums ceased, and the United States was founded, life in Concord started returning to a new normal. The Wright Tavern, built and opened in 1747, still operated as an inn and tavern, but conversations inside the tavern were now more about farming, prices, and town gossip.

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The History of Cycling in Concord