Bicycle Collection (page 2)

TARR STEPS
Tarr Steps, a Prehistoric stone bridge over the River Barle, near Dulverton, Somerset, England, said to have been placed there by the Devil to win a bet. Date: circa 1000 BC

Colourful bicycle rickshaws, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Asia

State capitol in Boise, Idaho, late 1800s
Carriage traffic around Capitol Square in Boise, Idaho, circa 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Aaron Rodgers mountain biking on the Stairway to Heaven Trail in Copper Harbor Michigan (MR)

Father Christmas - riding bicycle through beech woodland - coverd in snow and ice Digital Manipulation
USH-4674-M Father Christmas - riding bicycle through beech woodland - coverd in snow and ice Fagus sylvatica Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY)
A woman cyclist first aid scout of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY), riding along in her distinctive uniform. The FANY was created in 1907 as a first aid link between front-line fighting units

West Highland White Terrier Dog - in basket on bicycle
JD-16952e DOG - West Highland White Terrier - in bicycle basket John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rudges Cycles Poster
Poster advertising bicycles by Rudge and Whitworth of Nottingham, England showing a young lady from around 1940 perched on one of their models

London Tram 1935
Two trams approach Kew Bridge, London

Lone Cyclist
Bruno Flour

Street scene, Spitalfields, London, England, Uk

Promotional jigsaw, Beechams Pills and Powders. circa 1930s

Bicycle outside Coffee Shop, Amsterdam, Holland, Europe

Soldier on bicycle, Hanoi, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Mountain bikers stop on their circuit of Mont Blanc to look at Western Europes highest mountain

Belindas, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Belinda s, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Tightrope Cycling Act
A German husband and wife team perform a dramatic tightrope cycling act

Cycling in Battersea Park, London

USA, Oregon, Bend. An old bicycle sits covered in snow near a barn in Bend, Oregon

Point of view of singletrack riding at the Pig Farm Trails near Whitefish, Montana, USA
Point of view of single-track riding at the Pig Farm Trails near Whitefish, Montana, USA

North America, Florida, Sanibel Island

Double bicycle patent, 1905 C024 / 3615
Double bicycle patent, 1905. Artwork of a double bicycle patent invented by Karl Lange. It was designed to perform a loop the loop stunts at circus performances

Radcliffe Camera, Oxford University, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) at dusk, Amsterdam, Holland, Europe

Skeleton on a penny farthing. Composite x-ray of a skeleton riding a penny farthing bicycle represented by the coins it is named after

1935 Standard 10 in the Devon countryside
1935 Standard 10 in

Poster advertising Palmer tyres of London, Glasgow, Birmingham, Coventry and Nottingham. A lady on a bicycle and a group of people in a car travel side by side

England / Lyme Regis
A glimpse of Lyme Regis High Street, Dorset, England, showing a young man on a bicycle outside Cox & Humphries radio shop and the church in the background

Cafe in the evening, Piazza Duomo, Ortygia, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Irish Postman 1930S
A country postman in Ireland delivers a postcard to a lucky boy

Rover Safety Bicycle
Faster and easier than any bicycle ever made

Macmillan Bicycle
Macmillans lever-driven bicycle is the first to be fitted with a drive mechanism of any kind

Early Bicycles
A variety of early bicycles, including two varieties of the Celerifere of 1793 (1 & 2), the Draisienne (Dandy-Horse) of 1819 (3) and Gompertzs Velocipede (4)

Nicaragua, Isla de Ometepe, Moyogalpa, Port

Canal in the Red Light District, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Cyclists riding along Lake Michigan shore with the Chicago skyline beyond, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

People cycling alongside Swan River, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Bicycles by the side of the canal, with barges, and the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) in the background, in the evening in Amsterdam, Holland, Europe

Chemists Shop / Paris
The exterior of a chemists shop, most probably in Paris

Penny Farthing Photo
A young man and his Ordinary bicycle, known as a penny farthing, pose proudly for a studio camera

Sailing bicycles on the beach, Ormond, Fla. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Sailing bicycles on the beach, Ormond, Fla. between 1900 and 1910

Riding a Penny Farthing bicycle

Reflections in a puddle on a road in the Trossachs Scotland UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The Penny Farthing or Ordinary Bicycle of the 1870 s
Photograph of a Penny Farthing or Ordinary bicycle of the 1870 s, with its rider wearing contemporary cycling clothes

The actress Olivia de Havilland in Lambretta near to the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence Florence Signoria Square. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Via Carducci in Mestre Venice Mestre, Via Carducci. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

The Clock Tower in Piazza Ferretto in Mestre Venice Mestre, Piazza Ferretto Tower Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII secolo

View of Mestre Venice Mestre. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

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"Bicycle: A Timeless Mode of Transportation and Recreation" From the charming canals of Amsterdam to the picturesque streets of Cornwall, bicycles have been a beloved means of travel and leisure for centuries. This black and white image captures the essence of an old bicycle resting by the Singel canal in Amsterdam, evoking a sense of nostalgia for simpler times. In contrast, a vibrant red bicycle stands proudly by the Herengracht canal, showcasing how this two-wheeled wonder has evolved with time. Its presence adds a pop of color to the historic surroundings, reminding us that cycling is not only practical but also visually captivating. Traveling back in time to August 1992 in Fowey, Cornwall, we witness penny farthing cyclists gracefully gliding through town. These vintage bicycles with their large front wheels symbolize an era when cycling was both daring and elegant. Switching gears to modern times, we find ourselves amidst an exhilarating BMX race. The adrenaline-fueled excitement on display as riders conquer challenging obstacles reminds us that cycling is not just about transportation; it's about pushing boundaries and embracing adventure. On another note entirely, William Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration depicts a comically complex contraption designed for catching something while riding a bicycle. It serves as a reminder that creativity knows no bounds when it comes to incorporating bikes into our lives. Returning once again to Amsterdam's Singel canal but now in black and white imagery, we are reminded that some things never change. The timeless beauty of this scene showcases how bicycles seamlessly blend into their surroundings while offering efficient mobility throughout history. Venturing across continents to Mill Green in Broxted, Essex brings forth images of police officers engaging with children on bikes – fostering community connections through shared experiences on two wheels. A quick stop at Felixstowe Beach Hut reveals beachgoers enjoying sunny days by pedaling along sandy shores – proving that bicycles bring joy even during leisurely moments.