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.
This eliminates many of the injuries that occur when using an upright bike. A recumbent bike is a good choice for most people with neurological conditions since the bike provides a workout for individuals of all ability levels. It is safe and provides a low impact total body workout. Due to the low impact the recumbent bike reduces the risk of pain and can build strength.