This surname is of Irish origin, and is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic O'Broithe, the prefix O denoting male descendant of, plus the personal name Broth. The surname is widespread in counties Leix and Kilkenny.ilkenny, three times mayor of Ballarat, Australia, was a well known public figure there in the 1870's. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of John Brophy, which was dated 1659, in the Census of Population, during the reign of Richard Cromwell, known as The Lord Protector, 1658 - 1660.
Shop for recumbents in Nijmegen, Netherlands. A recumbent bicycle is a bicycle that places the rider in a laid-back reclining position. Most recumbent riders choose this type of design for ergonomic reasons; the rider's weight is distributed comfortably over a larger area, supported by back and buttocks. On a traditional upright bicycle, the body weight rests entirely on a small portion of the sitting bones, the feet, and the hands.
Recumbent bikes, in particular, are an excellent option for those with low back pain as the bike provides added support for the back. Recumbent bikes are also good for those who are new to cycling. The bottom line: a recumbent bike can provide a cardiovascular workout for users of virtually all ability levels.