Bicycle Collection (page 6)

FRANCES BENJAMIN JOHNSTON (1864-1952). American photographer. Dressed as a man and posed with a bicycle. Photograph, c1890

AD: BICYCLES, 1920. American advertisement from the Cycle Trades of America. Illustration, 1920

Bannister On Bike
14th July 1951: British athlete Roger Bannister cycling through Oxford. He later became the first athlete to run a mile in less than 4 minutes

Scorchers Progress - The Marble Arch - Errant city cyclist
The Scorchers Progress - The Marble Arch - Errant city cyclist causing havoc aid his fellow road-users, knocking over a man and his dog. An old take on a current issue! Date: 1904

Old cottage at Easebourne - July 1939
Stone and beam house with three children passing by. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N18474

Metropolitan Police officer on his bicycle, Ferrier Estate
A Metropolitan Police officer, PC Percy Ungate, riding his bicycle along Moorehead (or Moorhead) Way, on the Ferrier Estate, a large housing estate in Kidbrooke, south east London

Bicycles and motorbikes in downtown Bejing, China, Asia

Victorian Cyclists and Motorists on a Snowy Road
Illustration showing the scene on a British road in the winter, circa 1899. In the foreground cyclists, two on a tandem, can be seen

Buttermarket, Thame
Street scene at Buttermarket in Thame, Oxon. A couple with a bicycle walk down the street past a shoe shop and pub

England, Oxfordshire, Oxford, High Street, Magdalin College

Tulips, Amsterdam, Holland

Carlisle bay, Barbados, Caribbean

Mountain biking in the Atacama Desert against a backdrop of the perfect cone of Volcan Licancabur 5916 m

Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China

Coconut seller riding his bicycle, Galle, Sri Lanka, Asia

Selling bananas by the railway tracks in central Hanoi, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

1870, 30-35 years, adult, archival, bicycle, bicycling, bike, biking, black & white
-1870, 30-35 years, adult, archival, bicycle, bicycling, bike, biking, b, Vintage Black & White, 86480324

Young New Zealand. John Bull is riding an out-dated penny farthing while Young New Zealand has a modern bicycle. New Zealand gave women the vote in 1893. Illustrated by Joan Harvey Drew

USA, Hawaii, Downhill Bicycling, Haleakala National Park, Maui

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

A New way to travel to Brighton, 1864 (engraving)
XJF322593 A New way to travel to Brighton, 1864 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon of August 21st)

Bycycles in the city of Copernhagen, Denmark

Colourful stripes decorate traditional beach house style on houses in Costa Nova, Portugal, Europe

Lady Cyclist
A young woman with her bicycle, circa 1895. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Road leading to the granite peaks of Mount Mulanje, Malawi, Africa

Blind Man and Guide Dog
A German Shepherd leads a blind man in a street, steering him between a lamp- post and a carelessly parked bicycle. Date: 1935

Cyclist and Sassolungo Group, Sella Pass, Trento and Bolzano Provinces, Italian Dolomites, Italy, Europe

USA, Oregon, Portland, One of the citys yellow loaner bikes from the borrow-a-bike program

A lone cyclist pedals in front of the Colonne de Julliet at Place de la Bastille, Paris, France

Traffic roundabout with painted bicycles, Seaton, Devon Heritage Coast, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bicycling. Woman, on three wheel bicycle, followed by men on high-wheelers. Date c1887

Littlebury Cylist
The old-time centre of village life is the Village Pump at Littlebury, Essex, England. This pump is still in use and is being admired by a young man on a bicycle! Date: 1940s

Cycle racing event
A cycle racing event, watched by a crowd of spectators. circa 1940s

Cycling Past Stonehenge
A man and a woman cycle past Stonehenge on a tandem bicycle

1890S Cycling Ladies
A young lady in practical outdoor dress of tailored skirt & jacket holds a bicycle steady for her friend who sits on it to have her photograph taken. Both wear straw hats

A bicycle propped up against a ski-rack outside the famous Elevation 1904 bar, central Chamonix, Haute Savoie, Alps, France, Europe

Johnnies bike, Roscoff, North Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

Cyclist by Lake Michigan shore, Gold Coast district, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

People sitting in front of St. Wenceslas Cathedral, Olomouc, Moravia, Czech Republic, Europe

Masai men, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

A peasant farmer cycles hius produce to a market in Beijing, China
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Street market, Danang, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Motor bike and cyclist, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, Southeast Asia, Asia

Bicycles on a bridge across the canal at Herengracht in Amsterdam, Holland

Mountain biker on public bridleway, Cleeve Hill, The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bicycles in front of Kings College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Kings College with bicycles in the foreground, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

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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.