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The first bicycle was invented by a German man named Karl von Drais. It was the first two-wheeled bicycle and had many names. Velocipede, hobby horse, draisine, running machine. Another popular name was the swiftwalker, due to the bike's lack of pedals. -
In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan invents a new type of bicycle -
Cranks and pedals are added to create a bike known as the boneshaker for it's rough ride. -
In 1869, solid rubber tires replace the iron velocipede tires and the term "bicycle" is first used. -
Inventors Eurgene Meyer and James Starley introduced a new model of bicycle in 1871 called the penny-farthing. They became all the rage in the 1880's. -
James Starley creates the saftey bicycle in 1884 after Thomas Stevens pedals across the U.S. This bicycle is designed in response of the need for a safer bicycle than the penny-farthing. -
The Coventry Rotary Quadracycle for two was introduced in 1885 by James Starley. It featured tandem seating for two. -
Betty Bloomers were bicycles for women. They were designed for women who were no longer limited to tricycles and could ride in their long skirts. -
In 1896, 50 year old Margaret Valentine Le Long rode from Chicago to San Francisco. -
In 1898, Mikael Pedersen developed a two seated bicycle. -
In 1972, according to Exploratorium, "Bicycles outsell cars in the United States --13 million to 11 million; bicycle thefts account for 17% of all larcenies in the U.S." -
In 1973, Allan Abbott sets a speed record of 138.674 mph. -
In 1978, Joe Breeze is credited for creating a bicycle meant to be off-road. -
John Howard sets the new record for fastest speed on a bicycle going about 152.284 mph. -
In 1993, Peter Walker created the hybrid bicycle. A combonation between a road and mountain bike. -
Fred Rompelberg sets a new speed record on a bicycle going at about a speed of 166.9 mph.
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