Read the excerpt from Chapter 2 of Wheels of Change.Dr. Benjamin Ward Richardson of Great Britain, a big fan of the wheel, nevertheless summarized its pitfalls in his 1895 article "What To Avoid in Cycling." Among those pitfalls were several dangers that resulted from "teaching the practice to subjects who are too young." Richardson believed serious riding should not be done by males or females until the skeleton was completely matured, which he said happened around age 21.
Answer
A
to persuade young readers to avoid riding bicycles until they are older
B
to entertain readers with a story about a doctor who was against cycling
C
to inform readers about one reason why cycling was controversial in the 1800s
D
to emphasize that the advantages of cycling are not worth the risks
Explanation
The excerpt describes one concern about cycling in the 1800s: Dr. Richardson warned that serious riding could be dangerous for people whose skeletons were still developing. He believed riders should wait until about age 21. This informs readers about one reason cycling was controversial; it does not claim that cycling’s advantages were outweighed by its risks.
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