A Brief History Of Bicycles. 

Bicycles have been a mode of transport since the early 19th century.

Through the decades, the design has shaped them, developed them for better performance, and enhanced them so we can reach high speeds.

These human-powered vessels have served as the base of design for human-powered transportation.

But do you know who invented bicycles? Or when the first one was made?

In this article, we will explore the history of bicycles.

Bicycles have evolved throughout the past couple of hundred years, and it all began in 1817.

Karl von Drais, a German baron, designed a two-wheel contraption that was one of the first-ever bicycles made.

It was made from wood and didn’t have peddles, brakes, or a chain.

The rider would mount the bicycle and then kick off with their feet to gain momentum.

This invention gained many names such as; “hobby horse,” “running-machine,” and “velocipede.”

Drais is known as the father of bicycles.It wasn’t until the 1860s when the bicycle really began to develop into the form that we use today.

French inventors Pierre Lallement, Pierre Michaux, and Ernest Michaux worked on creating bicycles with pedals.

Initial designs had the pedal attached to the front wheel, and these were what we know as penny-farthings.

The front-wheel was considerably larger than the back, and there were pedals on the front, with a small seat and handlebars.