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Cycles Collection (#9)

"Cycles: A Journey Through Time and Space" Policeman on BSA motorcycle, London: In the bustling streets of London

Background imageCycles Collection: Man with a bicycle

Man with a bicycle
A man with his bicycle in the studio Date: c. 1910

Background imageCycles Collection: Photosynthesis, illustration

Photosynthesis, illustration. Photosynthesis is the process by which most plants (and some other living organisms) convert energy from sunlight into chemical energy

Background imageCycles Collection: Cyclist in Alpine Tunnel, Europe

Cyclist in Alpine Tunnel, Europe

Background imageCycles Collection: Hinde Rijwielen Fabriek Amsterdam, 1896. Artist: Caspel, Johann Georg van (1870-1928)

Hinde Rijwielen Fabriek Amsterdam, 1896. Artist: Caspel, Johann Georg van (1870-1928)
Hinde Rijwielen Fabriek Amsterdam, 1896. From a private collection

Background imageCycles Collection: Cycles Clement, 1898. Artist: Paleologue (Paleologu), Jean de (1855-1942)

Cycles Clement, 1898. Artist: Paleologue (Paleologu), Jean de (1855-1942)
Cycles Clement, 1898. From a private collection

Background imageCycles Collection: Cycles Sirius, 1899. Artist: Gray (Boulanger), Henri (1858-1924)

Cycles Sirius, 1899. Artist: Gray (Boulanger), Henri (1858-1924)
Cycles Sirius, 1899. From a private collection

Background imageCycles Collection: Ride a Stearns, 1896. Artist: Penfield, Edward (1866-1925)

Ride a Stearns, 1896. Artist: Penfield, Edward (1866-1925)
Ride a Stearns, 1896. From a private collection

Background imageCycles Collection: Manege Petit, 1899. Artist: Barrere, Adrien (1877-1931)

Manege Petit, 1899. Artist: Barrere, Adrien (1877-1931)
Manege Petit, 1899. From a private collection

Background imageCycles Collection: Salon Pedal (Advertising Poster), 1897. Artist: Riquer Inglada, Alejandro de (1856-1920)

Salon Pedal (Advertising Poster), 1897. Artist: Riquer Inglada, Alejandro de (1856-1920)
Salon Pedal (Advertising Poster), 1897. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Background imageCycles Collection: Cycles Automobiles Legia, 1898. Artist: Gaudy, Georges (1872-1940)

Cycles Automobiles Legia, 1898. Artist: Gaudy, Georges (1872-1940)
Cycles Automobiles Legia, 1898. From a private collection

Background imageCycles Collection: Delin Cycles Automobiles Moteurs, 1898. Artist: Gaudy, Georges (1872-1940)

Delin Cycles Automobiles Moteurs, 1898. Artist: Gaudy, Georges (1872-1940)
Delin Cycles Automobiles Moteurs, 1898. From a private collection

Background imageCycles Collection: Cycles Mentor (Poster), ca 1896. Artist: Anonymous

Cycles Mentor (Poster), ca 1896. Artist: Anonymous
Cycles Mentor (Poster), ca 1896. From a private collection

Background imageCycles Collection: Waverley Cycles, 1896. Artist: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)

Waverley Cycles, 1896. Artist: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Waverley Cycles, 1896. From a private collection

Background imageCycles Collection: Picture No. 11981076

Picture No. 11981076
Palmer's Tree Frog, stage between tadpole and frog, San Cipriano, Choco, Colombia Palmer's Tree Frog, stage between tadpole and frog, San Cipriano, Choc, Colombia Date:

Background imageCycles Collection: Young man and motorcycle on a comic postcard

Young man and motorcycle on a comic postcard
Young man and motorcycle with deflated tyres on a comic postcard -- Things are pretty flat here. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCycles Collection: Dirt track rider, 1930s

Dirt track rider, 1930s
A dirt track rider motorcycling at speed past a group of cheering boys. Date: 1932

Background imageCycles Collection: Motorcycle stunt riders

Motorcycle stunt riders
Stunt rides on a motorbike and sidecar perform one of their tricks, loosening and throwing away the sidecars wheel while continuing to ride at speed. Date: 1932

Background imageCycles Collection: Busy narrow street in Cairo Egypt

Busy narrow street in Cairo Egypt. People walking in different directions and a man in traditional Arab dress riding a bye-cycles, a variety of banners high above on the buildings Date: 1978

Background imageCycles Collection: Nantes, France - Rue de la Fosse

Nantes, France - Rue de la Fosse (Ditch Street). Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCycles Collection: Despatch-riders wearing gas-masks under their steel helmets

Despatch-riders wearing gas-masks under their steel helmets
Two despatch-riders looking at their map at one of the villages on the British front near Salonika. Wearing gas-masks under their steel helmets to protect them against the fumes from Bulgarian gas

Background imageCycles Collection: Four frogs on bicycles with flowers on a greetings card

Four frogs on bicycles with flowers on a greetings card
Four frogs on (or falling off) pennyfarthing bicycles with flowers on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageCycles Collection: Four frogs on bicycles on a Christmas card

Four frogs on bicycles on a Christmas card
Four frogs riding bicycles on a Christmas card, one of them holding a pink parasol. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageCycles Collection: Motor Cycle and Sidecar

Motor Cycle and Sidecar
A splendid New Hudson motorcycle and sidecar, with a massive radio aerial on it! Date: 1930s

Background imageCycles Collection: Cycle Stunt in USA

Cycle Stunt in USA
Hollywood stuntman Buddie Mason cycles along the cornice of a high-rise building in Los Angeles, California. Date: 1925

Background imageCycles Collection: Two Ladies and Bikes

Two Ladies and Bikes
Two ladies pose with their cycles before setting out on a ride through the lanes of rural Somerset... Date: early 20th century

Background imageCycles Collection: Italians in Greece

Italians in Greece
Greece : some on motor-cycles, some on horseback, the Italians advance into Greece Date: November 1940

Background imageCycles Collection: Boys on Cycles

Boys on Cycles
Two boys are cycling on a country road. One is on a conventional bicycle, while the other is an errand boy with a remarkable tricycle with a box for the bread Date: 1892

Background imageCycles Collection: Hobby Horse Cycling 1818

Hobby Horse Cycling 1818
Hobby horse cycles and their fashionable riders. Date: 1818

Background imageCycles Collection: Exhibits at the Stanley Club Cycle Show 1896

Exhibits at the Stanley Club Cycle Show 1896
Selection of bicycles in the Stanley Cycling Club in 1896 at The Athenaeum in Londons Camden Road. Date: 1896

Background imageCycles Collection: Four dogs on bicycles on a Christmas card

Four dogs on bicycles on a Christmas card
Four dogs on a Christmas card, riding pennyfarthing bicycles uphill. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageCycles Collection: Little boy riding pennyfarthing bicycle on a birthday card

Little boy riding pennyfarthing bicycle on a birthday card
Little boy riding a pennyfarthing bicycle on a birthday card. The wheels are made from two oval eggs. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageCycles Collection: Four hares on pennyfarthing bicycles on a New Year card

Four hares on pennyfarthing bicycles on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageCycles Collection: International Art Exhibition, Turin, Italy

International Art Exhibition, Turin, Italy, promoting art nouveau. Seen here is the Pavilion for cars and cycles. Date: 1902

Background imageCycles Collection: Car and motorbike passing on a road, Scotland

Car and motorbike passing on a road, Scotland
A car and a motorbike passing each other on a Scottish country road, near a signpost. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageCycles Collection: Children on a cycling trail, Somerset

Children on a cycling trail, Somerset
A group of children having a fun day out on a cycling trail, Somerset. Date: circa 1980s

Background imageCycles Collection: Sitting women with cycles

Sitting women with cycles Date: 1905

Background imageCycles Collection: Bottlenose Dolphin - birth process has started

Bottlenose Dolphin - birth process has started - with tail out (Tursiops truncatus). Oltremare lagoon Riccione Italy. The pregnancy lasted 54 weeks

Background imageCycles Collection: Bottlenose Dolphin - Female (Mother) communicating

Bottlenose Dolphin - Female (Mother) communicating with Newborn Baby / Calf immediately after birth, keeping the baby under water to control its breathing (Tursiops truncatus)

Background imageCycles Collection: Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Bab y Calf whistling

Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Bab y Calf whistling to its mother immediately after birth (Tursiops truncatus). Part of a sequence of imagesDolphin gestation / pregnancy lasts approx

Background imageCycles Collection: Bottlenose Dolphin - Baby / Calf dolphin being

Bottlenose Dolphin - Baby / Calf dolphin being nudged to surface by mother. (Tursiops truncatus). Just after birth the mother will control the babys breath by pushing it under the water or

Background imageCycles Collection: Bottlenose Dolphin - Mother giving birth to Baby / Calf

Bottlenose Dolphin - Mother giving birth to Baby / Calf. (Tursiops truncatus). Birth Sequence 2. The tail of the baby is out, from this moment normally within two hours birth will occur

Background imageCycles Collection: Nest of Black-tailed Godwit - one egg is hatching

Nest of Black-tailed Godwit - one egg is hatching (Limosa limosa). marsh near river Bolshoi Ugan, near Ugut settlement; Uganskii Nature reserve, Siberia, Russia; spring

Background imageCycles Collection: Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby / Calf first

Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby / Calf first swim with Mother (Tursiops truncatus). Part of a sequence of imagesDolphin gestation / pregnancy lasts approx

Background imageCycles Collection: Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby / Calf with Mother

Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby / Calf with Mother immediately after birth (Tursiops truncatus). Part of a sequence of imagesDolphin gestation / pregnancy lasts approx

Background imageCycles Collection: Boy scouts and rovers on a hike, Mauritius

Boy scouts and rovers on a hike, Mauritius
Boy scouts and rovers on an inter-group hike, Mauritius, before the outbreak of WW2. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageCycles Collection: Dutch scouts on a cycling trek, Netherlands

Dutch scouts on a cycling trek, Netherlands, checking their map

Background imageCycles Collection: Scouts in Exile with bicycles, South of France

Scouts in Exile with bicycles, South of France
Scouts in Exile, taking part in a bicycle trip in the South of France. They belong to the National Association of Russian Scouts

Background imageCycles Collection: Upper gate, Chur, Graubunden, Switzerland

Upper gate, Chur, Graubunden, Switzerland
Upper gate, Chur (Coire), Graubunden, Switzerland




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"Cycles: A Journey Through Time and Space" Policeman on BSA motorcycle, London: In the bustling streets of London, a policeman effortlessly glides through traffic on his trusty BSA motorcycle. They have always been synonymous with mobility and efficiency. Mr Frederick Witts with his penny farthing bicycle at his home in Bryncoch, Neath, Wales: A snapshot from the past reveals Mr Frederick Witts proudly posing with his penny farthing bicycle in picturesque Bryncoch, Wales. These iconic they were a symbol of adventure and daring during their time. Penny Farthing Bicycle, Skipton, Yorkshire: Against the backdrop of beautiful Skipton in Yorkshire stands an elegant penny farthing bicycle - a testament to the timeless allure of these unique two-wheelers that once ruled the roads. Cyclists ascending Honister Pass, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England: The breathtaking beauty of Lake District National Park unfolds as cyclists conquer the challenging ascent up Honister Pass. These brave souls embrace the exhilaration and freedom that cycling offers amidst nature's wonders. Advertisement for De Dion Bouton Cycles: An advertisement from yesteryears showcases De Dion Bouton Cycles - epitomizing innovation and style that captivated riders across generations. Bicycles, Nantucket: Nantucket Island becomes a cyclist's paradise as rows upon rows of bicycles await eager riders to explore its charming streets and scenic landscapes – where every pedal stroke unveils hidden treasures. Rudges Cycles Poster: A vibrant poster featuring Rudges Cycles captures attention with its bold colors and promises unforgettable adventures waiting just beyond your doorstep – all you need is a cycle. Bicycle outside Coffee Shop Amsterdam Holland Europe In enchanting Amsterdam sits an inviting coffee shop adorned by a solitary bicycle parked outside – reminding us how cycles seamlessly blend into the fabric of daily life, enhancing our experiences.