When were bicycles invented? 1817 in Germany bay Baron Karl Von Drais.

 We were watching the Italian Series Lidia Poet about the first woman to practice law in Italy and we saw someone riding a bicycle. I'm thinking it was supposed to be 1883 or around there in Turin Italy. So, my wife says to me: "When were bicycles invented?" So, I looked it up and the first one didn't even have pedals to pedal with. Instead you sort of ran with it. And I'm not even sure it had a brake other than people's feet. Not sure.

 

 

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The first "bicycle" was invented in 1817 by German Baron Karl von Drais. Known as the Laufmaschine (running machine) or "draisine," it was entirely made of wood, had no pedals, and was propelled by the rider pushing off the ground. 

The bicycle evolved over several decades before arriving at the pedal-driven models we know today:

• 1860s: French carriage makers Ernest Michaux and Pierre Lallement developed the first commercially successful pedal-driven velocipede, often referred to as a "boneshaker". 
• 1870s:
  The iconic "Penny-Farthing" (or High Wheeler) was introduced, featuring a massive front wheel for greater speed.
   
1885: The "safety bicycle" was invented by John Kemp Starley. It featured two equally sized wheels, a chain drive, and pedals—a design that remains the standard for modern bicycles. 

For a deeper dive into the engineering and milestones of this two-wheeled invention, you can check out the comprehensive Wikipedia History of the Bicycle article.

• History of the bicycle - Wikipedia

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• History of the Bicycle: A timeline - Brown University

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