Album: The Evolution of the Bicycle
1493: the Earliest Bicycle Sketch…
1817 to 1819: the Draisine
The draisine weighed 22 kg and had no pedals
1819: the Hobby Horse
1860s: the Boneshaker Era – now with pedals
Mid-1870s: the ‘High Wheel’ era
1888: the Pneumatic Tyre
1890’s: the Safety Bicycle
1890’s: the Tandem
Mass Production
1900’s: Bicycle Racing Takes Off
1930’s: Taking it Up a Gear
1980s: the Mountain Bike
21st Century: Bikes for All
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Because many people have contributed ideas and advances throughout the years, the answer to the question of who developed the first bicycle generally varies as to who you ask.
Today is World Bicycle Day, so let's take a look at how the bicycle has evolved over time, proving that the cycling obsession is nothing new.