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Walking machine
This early bicycle was invented by Baron von Drais because he wanted to get around the royal gardens faster. You would sit on the saddle and propel yourself forward by pushing your feet of the ground. It was made out of wood. Unfortunately it was not very practical as it was hard to ride in places other than well kept areas. -
Riding Machine
This was a two wheeled riding machine. The paddles were applied directly to the front wheel. It was also made out of wood. It became so popular that indoor riding rinks were found in cities. -
The High Wheel
This was the first metal bicycle. It had a large front wheel (whitch the paddles were attached to) because the bigger the wheel the less you had to paddle. It was extremely popular because it didn't cost too much.
It had a down side though. If the front wheel would stop suddenly the rider would fall down with the bike on top of him/her. -
high wheeled tricical
This was the high wheel women uesed as it was less risky and easier to ride. -
Recumbent Bike
Recumbent bike (lying down bike) were first used. They have changed a lot since then. -
The Olympic Sport
It has a mountain biking, sprints and road races. -
First Tour de France
This was the first ever Tour De France. It was only six stages and was 2428km long. The people who raced were 94 French, 4 Belgian, 4 Swiss, 2 German, and one Italian. -
The Kids Bike
This was a glamorous bike that was meant to make kids (who would rather have a motorbike) happy. -
The Chopper
This was an early style of Schwinn Stingray. It was very popular with american kids and remains a item of the 70s. -
Mountain Bike
This is a bike built for off road tracks. It is meant to withstand sand, loose gravel, rocks and steep hills. It has wide sturdy tires and plenty of gears. -
Women moutain biking
Women where aloud to do mountain biking at the olympics.
