History Of Cycling.
A bike or bicycle, is a pedal-driven
human-powered vehicle with two wheels attached to a frame.
First introduced in 19th-century
Europe, bicycles evolved quickly into their familiar, current
design.
Bicycles provide the principal means
of transportation in many regions and a popular form of recreational
transport in others.
The bicycle is one of the most notable of human inventions. The
basic shape and configuration of the frame, wheels, pedals, saddle
and handlebars has hardly changed since the first chain-driven model
was developed around 1885.
Many improvements have been
made since, especially in recent years using modern materials and
computer-aided design.
The bicycle has affected history
considerably in both the cultural and industrial realms. In its
early years, bicycle construction drew on pre-existing technologies;
more recently, bicycle technology has contributed, in turn, to
other, newer areas.
Beyond recreation and transportation,
bicycles have been adapted for use in many occupations, including
the military, local policing, courier services, and sports.
A recurrent theme in cycling has been the tension between cyclists
and drivers of motor vehicles, each group arguing for its fair share
of the world's roadways.
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