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==Early Development==BicyclesAfter this development, the next big innovation was the use of some types, appear as early as Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches from 1493pedals. It This is not clear if when this device happened, but Kirkpatrick Macmillan could have invented a Scottish blacksmith. The key design modification was actualized but indicate concepts that became used later when Pierre Michaux and Pierre Lallemen put the pedals at the front wheel and put a seat onthe support beam in 1863. By This now made the bicycle much easier to control and power, enabling the rider to stay stationary while directing the bike.<ref>For more on the early 1800sbicycles and how they developed, see: Herlihy, several types of bicycles were madeD. Initially, different forms existedV. However, among the earliest forms of what would become the forerunner to the modern bicycle was the Draisine (Figure 12006), which was a two-wheeled vehicle invented by Karl Drais. This bicycle consisted of front steering and was pushed along by a person's feet<i> Bicycle: the history</i>. New Haven, as pedals had not been introducedConn. The frame of the bicycle is familiar to us, which is what made it different from earlier forms, and gave it an appearance we would recognize; London: Yale University Press. </ref>

After this developmentWith that innovation, the next big innovation was the use of pedalscycling soon began to develop as a recreational activity and sport. This is not clear when this happened but it could have been invented In particular, cycle races began to develop by Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish blacksmiththe 1860s. The key design modification though first documented cycle race of a measured distance was when Pierre Michaux and Pierre Lallemen put the pedals at the front wheel and put in Paris, a seat on the support beam 1200 meter event held in 1863Saint-Cloud Park. This now made the bicycle much easier Bicycles, some similar to control and powerour own forms, enabling the rider now began to stay stationary while directing the bike.<ref>For more on the early 1800s bicycles appear throughout Europe and how they developed, see: Herlihy, D. V. (2006)North America.<i> Bicycle: In the history</i>. New HavenUnited States, Conn.; London: Yale University Pressearly bicycle manufacturers were also carriage manufacturers. </ref>

With that innovation, cycling soon Riding schools and competitions began to develop as a recreational activity and by 1869, although in the United States already by then the sport. In particular, cycle races of cycling began to develop by decline because early bicycles were often uncomfortable, particularly the 1860sseats. The first documented cycle race <ref>For more on the development of cycling as a measured distance was in Parisrecreational activity, see: Hutchinson, which was a 1200 meter eventMichael. held in Saint-Cloud Park<i>Re:Cyclists 200 Years on Two Wheel</i>. Bicycles, some similar to our own forms, now began to appear throughout Europe and North America. In the United States, early bicycle manufacturers were also carriage manufacturersBloomsbury Sport. London </ref>

Riding schools and competitions began to develop by 1869, although in ==How did bicycling change at the United States already by then the sport end of cycling began to decline due to the fact that early bicycles were often uncomfortable, particularly 19th Century? ==[[File:Kangaroo Bicycle Rev.jpg|thumbnail|left|250px|Figure 2. The high wheel bike became popular in the seats1870s among cyclists.<ref>For more on ]]In the development of 1870s, cycling as was focused on delivering faster speeds and was mostly a recreational activityyoung man's sport, see: Hutchinsonas it was often seen as dangerous and not suitable for the elderly or women. The so-called high-wheel bikes became popular (Figure 2), Michaelwhich often had a huge front wheel and a small back wheel. <i>Re:Cyclists 200 Years on Two Wheel</i>Such bikes made it possible to attain very high speeds, but they were notoriously unsafe with many fatal and major accidents. Bloomsbury SportThe main problem was these bicycles placed the driver high up, which meant that any bump or uneven surface made the cyclists lose control. London </ref>

==Modern Cycling==[[File:Kangaroo Bicycle Rev.jpg|thumbnail|Figure 2Clubs, tours, and racing contests continued in their popularity. The high wheel bike became popular in Tour de France is perhaps among the 1870s among cyclistsbest known European cycling events, where it has been running since 1903.]]In the 1870s1930s, cycling was multiple gears were introduced for racing bikes. This now made cyclists have easier control of their bikes as they changed and focused on delivering faster speeds different inclines in their rides.<ref>For more on the decline of cycling in the United States and was mostly a young man's sportearly 20th-century cycling, see: Longhurst, as it was often seen as dangerous and not suitable for the elderly or womenJames. The so-called high-wheel bikes became popular (Figure 2, 2015), which often had a very large front wheel and small back wheel. Such bikes did make it possible to attain very high speeds, but <i>Bike Battles: A History of Sharing the were notoriously unsafe with many fatal and major accidents having taken placeAmerican Road. The main problem was these bicycles placed the driver high up, which meant that any bump or uneven surface made the cyclists loose control</i> University of Washington Press. </ref>

In == What is the History of the 1880sBicycle Lock? ==Not surprisingly, the so-called safety bicycle was developed which emphasized greater steering control and as soon as bicycles became more even wheel sizespopular, giving people began stealing them. In parallel with the rider not only greater control but greater comfort by now giving back wheel chain controldevelopment of bikes, people began to develop bike locks to protect their investment. By improving safety and comfort for cyclingStarting in the early 20th century, these new so-called safety bikes also became companies began creating bicycle locks. The earliest bike locks were either larger steel locks designed to fit between the first bikes spokes or bicycle locks attached to be popular among both sexes and for different age groups. It is at this point chains that cycling begins connected the wheels to be pervasive among the wider population and at different age groups, including the elderlyframe. <ref>https://www.historicallocks. com/en/site/h/other-locks/bike-locks/locks-for-bicycles/</ref>

In the late 1880s1930s, improvements with the use Optimus, a German company, began manufacturing several different-sized steel locks that could be used on a large range of rubber wheels made bicycles also more able to travel rougher surfaces. The oldest cycling club Companies in the US was soon establishedUnited States were also manufacturing bike locks and selling them worldwide. Eventually, in 1887Optimus switched to pressed steel to create stronger, in Stmore secure locks. LouisEven during World War II, called companies continued to sell bike locks to militaries fighting during the Stwar. Louis Cycling Club<ref>https://www. In the 1890s, the roadster historicallocks.com/en/site/h/other-locks/bike became among the most popular designs, which saw now -locks/locks-for-bicycles developed for men and women, where women's bikes accommodated the fact they wore skirts and dresses which could get caught on the back wheels, thus a design to prevent this was developed./</ref>For more on how the modern style road bikes developed after the introduction Today, bicycle locks are made by hundreds of companies across the high wheel world to protect bikes, see. [https: Clayton//thebestbikelck.com Bicycle safety is still important, Nick. (2016). <i>The Birth and you can check out some of the Bicycle</i>best modern bicycle locks made today in this article. Amberley Publishing] Fortunately, modern locks do a better job securing bikes than the ones made back in the 1920s. Gloucester. </ref>

While bicycle design continued to improve ==Why did bicycling become less popular in the early 1900s, Europe and United States soon began to diverge in their perceptions of cycling. In the United States before 1910, the automobile, such as the Model T, began to gain much greater popularity, which led to a major decline in cycling. In fact, cycling, in the United States, soon began to be associated as a children's activity and adults largely stopped using cycling as a means of transport to work or recreation. In Europe, cycling, even with the introduction of cars, continued to be popular. Clubs, tours, and racing contests continued in their popularity. The Tour de France is perhaps among the best known European cycling events, where it has been running since 1903. In the 1930s, multiple gears were introduced for racing bikes. This now made cyclists have easier control of their bikes as they changed and focused on different inclines in their rides.<ref>For more on the decline of cycling in the United States and early 20th century cycling, see: Longhurst, James. (2015). <i>Bike Battles: A History of Sharing the American Road.</i> University of Washington Press. </ref>after World War II? ==

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==Recent TrendsHow did cycling become popular in the United States in the 1980s? ==In the 1980s, what began as mainly an upper-class interest in health and fitness in the United States, began to renew interest in cycling. While the overall number of adult cyclists was low in the United States, weekend recreational use began to come back among some adults. By the 1980s, mountain biking was a new sport that helped put interest back in cycling forms. In the 1990s, renewed interests in bicycle racing also helped Americans take more interest in cycling.

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In the 1980s, what began as mainly an upper class interest in health and fitness in the United States, began to renew interest in cycling. While overall the number of adult cyclists were low in the United States, weekend, recreational use began to make a comeback among some adults. By the 1980s, mountain biking was a new sport that helped to help put interest back in forms of cycling. In the 1990s, renewed interests in bicycle racing also helped Americans once again take more interest in cycling. During the first decade of the 2000s, it was high oil prices that made also increased urban cycling become more popular popularity in US citiesthe United States. Dedicated bicycle lanes began to reappear as pressure groups formed in American cities. The rise of oil prices, high traffic, coupled with and increased interests in health, with obesity becoming a major problem, has now led to cycling being of high interest in many countries in Europe, the United States, and East Asia. Almost every major city now has a master plan for integrating cycling with urban transport. The biggest recent trends have been urban communities introducing docking stations and dock-less bicycles as part of their urban transport plans.<ref>For more on the history of cycling in the United States, see: Reid, C. (2017).<i> Bike boom: the unexpected resurgence of cycling</i>. Washington, DC: Island Press. </ref>