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Introduction
pt. 1. The pre-history: The elusive mechanical horse. The draisine abroad. Wheels and woes
pt. 2. The "boneshaker" era: The bicycle breakthrough. The American adventure. European development
pt. 3. The "high wheel" era: The high mount prevails. The pinnacle of the high wheeler. Growing safety concerns
pt. 4. The "safety" era: The rise of the rover. The bicycle boom. Legacy of the boom
pt. 5. The twentieth century: Utilitarian cycling. Recreational cycling. Competetive cycling
Conclusion: Cycling into the future.
pt. 1. The pre-history: The elusive mechanical horse. The draisine abroad. Wheels and woes
pt. 2. The "boneshaker" era: The bicycle breakthrough. The American adventure. European development
pt. 3. The "high wheel" era: The high mount prevails. The pinnacle of the high wheeler. Growing safety concerns
pt. 4. The "safety" era: The rise of the rover. The bicycle boom. Legacy of the boom
pt. 5. The twentieth century: Utilitarian cycling. Recreational cycling. Competetive cycling
Conclusion: Cycling into the future.