Cycle Collection (#45)

Endometriosis, computer artwork
Endometriosis. Conceptual computer artwork of endometriosis, the movement of cells from the lining of the uterus to the abdominal cavity

Full Moon over The Lions, Canada
Full Moon above The Lions, twin peaks in the North Shore Mountains, north of Vancouver, Canada. The phases of the moon (new Moon, first quarter)

Crescent Moon over The Lions, Canada
Waxing crescent Moon above The Lions, twin peaks in the North Shore Mountains, north of Vancouver, Canada. At this stage the Moon is halfway between a new Moon and the first quarter (half Moon)

Breathing research. Medical researcher observing a woman exercising as equipment is used to monitor her breathing. This is a functional diagnostics laboratory in Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia

Rheumatoid arthritis mechanism, artwork
Rheumatoid arthritis mechanism. Artwork showing various aspects of rheumatoid arthritis, the inflammation of the joints due to attack by the bodys own immune system

Wind-up cycle lamp. The batteries in this light can be recharged when low by rotating an extendible black arm

Hubert Anson Newton, US astronomer
Hubert Anson Newton (1830-1896), US astronomer and mathematician. Newton studied mathematics at Yale University, USA, later becoming a professor and chairman of the mathematics department

Viral RNA replication cycle, artwork
Viral RNA replication cycle. Computer artwork showing the three stages of the replication cycle that forms double-stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Bicycle diagram, 19th century
Bicycle diagram. Artwork from the tenth volume (second period of 1892) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

Leonids meteor shower of 1799, in the constellation of Leo, near the star Regulus (lower left). Leonid meteor showers occur annually for about 2 days around mid-November when the Earth crosses

Storm in a teacup, conceptual artwork

Water cycle, diagram. The Earths total water supply is estimated to be over 1.3 billion cubic kilometres. The arrows (white) show some of the ways by which this water is redistributed

Reading a map, artwork

Bicycle monorail, early 20th century
Bicycle monorail, early 20th-century artwork. Man operating a cycling device on a suspension railway system. This basic mechanism can be used for any carrier suspended from an overhead rail (monorail)

Tyre advertisement, 19th century
Tyre advertisement, 19th-century artwork. This large tricycle was built in the USA in the 1890s to advertise rubber tyres

Pedal-powered boat, 19th century
Pedal-powered boat, 19th-century artwork. Known as the cycloscaphe, this invention had three men using pedals to turn a chain (at rear) that is connected to a propeller underneath the boat

Mechanical buoy, 19th century

Austrian military cyclists, 19th century
Austrian military cyclists, 19th-century artwork. It was not until the late 1880s and early 1890s that bicycles had improved to the point where they could be used by the military

Pedal-powered vessel, 19th century
Pedal-powered vessel, 19th-century artwork. This vessel has two helical screws either side, powered by pedals operated by four cyclists, with a fifth seat at the front for the pilot

19th Century power cycle diagram. Historical diagram demonstrating that the efficiency of a power cycle depends on the temperature in an engine. Published in 1890

Intestinal villus cell loss, SEM
Intestinal villus cell loss, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Close-up of the tip of a villus in the small intestine that has shed a cell from its tip as part of the normal cell

Intestinal villi cell loss, SEM
Intestinal villi cell loss, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Close-up of the tips of villi in the small intestine

Bicycle radio antenna, 1914
Bicycle radio antenna. The bike is being used to support an improvised radio antenna to enable reception of radio signals being listened to by the operator

Bicycle helmets protective gear

Maya calendar, diagram
Maya calendar. Diagram showing how one particular Maya calendar was based on a cyclic combination of 13 numbers (smaller wheel) and twenty day symbols (larger wheel)

Rock formation and erosion cycle. Cutaway artwork showing the cycle by which rocks are formed and eroded. At top, volcanic activity forms new rock on the Earths surface as molten rock (lava)

Ovarian cycle, artwork
Ovarian cycle, computer artwork. Once sexual maturity is reached up to 20 oocytes start developing into eggs (ovums) every menstrual cycle

Solar power technology, Germany
Solar power technology. Solar panels (arrays of photovoltaic cells) and solar heat collectors (upper centre) on the roof of a building

Virus particles entering cells, artwork
Virus particles (green) entering cells, computer artwork. The cell nuclei (dark blue) are also seen. The spikes on the virus particles are surface proteins that help them to attach to the cell

Broad bean root nodules, light micrograph
Broad bean root nodules. Light micrograph of the sections of the root nodules of the broad bean (Vicia faber) which are full of nitrogen-fixing bacteria

Lime nail galls on a leaf
Lime nail galls. Galls (red) of the lime nail gall mite (Eriophytes tiliae) on a leaf of a small-leaved lime (Tilia cordata) tree

Cyclist passing apartment blocks, False Creek, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Rows of hire bikes in snow, Notting Hill, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Man cycling past the Golden Gate, Sun Dhoka, in Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia

Old 1950s car, Remedios, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Blue bicycle, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Bicycle, Brouwersgracht, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Pink bicycle, Brouwersgracht, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Herengracht, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

rd International Automobile Exhibition - Paris
Poster for the 3rd Exposition Internationale of the Automobile Club de France - held at the Grand Palais on the Champs d Elysees, Paris between 21st January and 10th February 1901

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"Cycling through Time: A Captivating Journey on Two Wheels" Lambretta motor scooter, Tour De France photo - a modern-day marvel meets the endurance of cycling legends. Transported to the past with a black and white image of an old bicycle by the Singel canal in Amsterdam, witnessing the evolution of this timeless mode of transportation. Reliving the glory days of Tour De France 1930, where heroes pedaled their way into history books amidst breathtaking landscapes. Red bicycle gracefully parked by the Herengracht canal in Amsterdam, Netherlands - a picturesque scene that captures both beauty and functionality. Penny Farthing Cyclists in Fowey, Cornwall; August 1992 - an enchanting glimpse into vintage cycling culture that still captivates hearts today. "A Decided Catch" by William Heath Robinson - showcasing how human ingenuity has always pushed boundaries when it comes to enhancing our cycling experience. Another black and white image along Singel canal in Amsterdam transports us back to simpler times when bicycles were cherished companions for daily commutes or leisurely rides. The legendary Bartali's triumphs during Tour De France remind us that true champions are born from dedication, perseverance, and unwavering passion for cycling excellence. A policeman confidently patrolling London streets on his BSA motorcycle highlights how cycles have diversified over time but remain essential tools for law enforcement even today. Wagner / Balestrieri - two names etched into cycling history as they conquered challenges with grit and determination while inspiring generations to push beyond limits.