history of cycling

History of Cycling

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The number of sites available online for this topic is enormous. This site can not and does not index all available resources. The following does provide some idea of what is available online and will hopefully be a good starting point for a more extensive search.

Cycling before Lycra __ "As we zoom around on our lightweight bicycle frames, tri-bars, 10 speed cassettes, wearing clothing that one minute keeps you dry and the next, wicks the sweat away, it's interesting to look at how it was in the 1930's-1940's." - illustrated - From Allan Nelson - http://www.bikeit.eclipse.co.uk/cyclingprelycra/index.htm

Cycling History __ "There’s much more to the history of cycling than the evolution from “Hobby-Horses” to “Boneshakers,” and from there to “High-wheelers.” Indeed, cycling has been an important social activity in most countries of the world, the true first form of modern “individual mobility.”" A very brief overview along with information about the International Cycle History Conference - From cyclepublishing.com - http://www.cyclepublishing.com/history/

Great Moments in Cycling History __ A very funny look at cycling history. Is it for real, or isn't it? "Due to the efforts of automobile lovers, most cyclists have very little sense of cycling history. Here is some history you won't hear from any other source!" Or you may not want to. - From kenkifer.com - http://www.kenkifer.com/bikepages/humor/great.htm

HickokSports.com - Sports History - Cycling 1: Development of the Bicycle __ "This document contains a history of the early development of cycling, from its invention in 1895." - From HickokSports.com - http://www.hickoksports.com/history/cycling01.shtml

HickokSports.com - Sports History - Cycling 2: Cycling's Golden Era __ "This document contains a history of the golden age of cycling, from the 1890s to the early twentieth century" - From HickokSports.com - http://www.hickoksports.com/history/cycling02.shtml

The History of the Bicycle __ "Some history books will state that Pierre and Ernest Michaux, the French father and son team of carriage-makers, invented the first bicycle during the 1860s. Historians now disagree and there is evidence that the bicycle is older than that." Find out for yourself. - illustrated - From about.com - http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blbicycle.htm

History of The Bicycle with Bicycle History Quiz __ "1817: Germany's Baron von Drais invents the Draisienne, the progenitor of the bicycle. Made of wood, it had a seat and handle bars, but no pedals. Riders propelled the hobby horse (as it was also called) by paddling their feet on the ground." This and more in this nicely annotated timeline. After you have studied it, take the test. - illustrated - From tylerbicycleclub.com - http://www.tylerbicycleclub.com/BicycleHistory.html

The Origins of the Tour de France __ "The origins of the Tour de France go back to a humble legal clerk in the 1890's by the name of Henri Desgrange. Desgrange took time out from his day job to compete as racing cyclist, a state of affairs which continued until a client complained after seeing him with bare calves in public. Thus forced to choose between the legal profession and the bicycle..." The rest is the stuff of legend. - From Tom James - http://homepage.ntlworld.com/veloarchive/races/tour/origins.htm

Pedaling History Bicycle Museum __ A good general resource about cycling history. Click on "the Museum" link for a virtual tour. - illustrated - From pedalinghistory.com/ - http://www.pedalinghistory.com/

The story of Le Tour __ You will find stories, photographs, and race details of the Tour de France, year by year. - illustrated - From Tom James - http://homepage.ntlworld.com/veloarchive/races/tour/

Tour de France History - Cycling __ A brief overview of the history of the race. - From bellaonline.com - http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art11240.asp

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