the Wright Brothers who invented the aeroplane, were ‘only’ bicycle mechanics

Here is an excellent article from Con Houlihan in todays Ir ish Independent. He talks about himself being "the spokesman" and in particular i love the bits where he talk about the sprockets and the springs. The full article can be seen at :

 http://www.independent.ie/opinion/columnists/con-houlihan/how-i-became-a-spokesman-for-the-humble-bike-1375416.html

The final sentance is brilliant: the Wright Brothers who invented the aeroplane, were ‘only’ bicycle mechanics

http://www.thespokesman.ie/