Celebrate 207 years of the Bicycle

[7Critter]

Perhaps mankind's most efficient ( power in verses power out ) mechanism

Celebrating the Bicycle | Showers Pass

The bicycle has given us a lot to celebrate: it’s made our lives easier, made our streets safer, brought us incredible joy, and given us a sense of personal freedom in society

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The Bicycle’s Bumpy History | HISTORY

The two-wheeler evolved—and seriously improved—over the course of a century, thanks to several different inventors.

www.history.com

 

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Pedals on a bicycle was a great move forward.
Yes . . . . but what about brakes !

History of the Bicycle: A timeline

 

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It took a brave soul to mount and then ride this "bicycle."

Bicycle - Design, Safety, History

Bicycle - Design, Safety, History: Most present-day bicycles fit into six main categories: utility, touring, racing, mountain, hybrid, and BMX. Utility bicycles are basic transportation in developing countries, where hundreds of millions are in service. In the developed world, utility bicycles...

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Who Actually Invented the Bicycle? It’s Been Debated for Centuries

Can you imagine being a super classy gentleman in 1807 just scooting around on your bike like this, feeling like a total boss?

www.bicycling.com

 

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power in verses power out. A bicycle is hard to beat

Infographic: Energy Efficient Travel: Nothing Beats the Bike

This chart compares the average energy required to travel one kilometer and average speed for selected modes of transport.

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[Debi]

Great thread, Cowboy! You and your iron horse tell a good history!