Cycling Collection (page 8)

Stone Deaf (engraving)
8672592 Stone Deaf (engraving) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stone Deaf. An old deaf woman unaware of boys speeding down the hill behind her)

The zoo up to date (colour litho)
8672565 The zoo up to date (colour litho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The zoo up to date. Zoo animals cycling)

A record breaker (engraving)
8672560 A record breaker (engraving) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A record breaker. Man teaching an older man to ride a bicycle)

Woman cyclist (b/w photo)
8672193 Woman cyclist (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman cyclist)

Man with a penny farthing (b/w photo)
8672176 Man with a penny farthing (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man with a penny farthing)

History of Cycling: Touring Tandem (colour litho)
8669180 History of Cycling: Touring Tandem (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Touring Tandem)

History of Cycling: Cyclists and the YHA (colour litho)
8668562 History of Cycling: Cyclists and the YHA (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyclists and the YHA)

History of Cycling: Lady Bicycle, 3 Speed Gear and Dynamo Lighting (colour litho)
8668535 History of Cycling: Lady Bicycle, 3 Speed Gear and Dynamo Lighting (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Bicycle)

History of Cycling: Lady Cyclist, 1896 (colour litho)
8668528 History of Cycling: Lady Cyclist, 1896 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Cyclist, 1896)

History of Cycling: Tandem of the 90s (colour litho)
8668527 History of Cycling: Tandem of the 90s (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tandem of the 90s)

History of Cycling: Rucker Tandem Bicycle (colour litho)
8668516 History of Cycling: Rucker Tandem Bicycle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rucker Tandem Bicycle)

Model of geared Facile bicycle. Late 19th century (object)
UIG5430217 Model of geared Facile bicycle. Late 19th century (object); Dorling Kindersley/UIG

Portrait of Arthur Augustus Zimmermann (1869-1936), American cyclist. Photography late 19th century
JEB4839030 Portrait of Arthur Augustus Zimmermann (1869-1936), American cyclist. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Arthur Augustus Zimmermann (1869-1936), American cyclist

A steam-powered tricycle
5312150 A steam-powered tricycle; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a steam-powered tricycle being used in London. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting the King of Clubs model of the penny-farthing, 19th century
5311626 An engraving depicting the King of Clubs model of the penny-farthing, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

Paris-Rouen road race
5616682 Paris-Rouen road race; (add.info.: Paris-Rouen road race, Paris, 1890 after a picture in Velocipede Illustre. 01/01/1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Schumacher Bicycle
5616679 A Schumacher Bicycle; (add.info.: Illustration showing a Schumacher Bicycle from Punch 1869. 01/01/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG

Advert for Juno Bycicles
5616645 Advert for Juno Bycicles; (add.info.: Advert for Juno Bicycles 1895. 01/01/1895); Universal History Archive/UIG

Advert for Humber Diamond Tubular Frame, Bicycle
5616641 Advert for Humber Diamond Tubular Frame, Bicycle; (add.info.: Advert for Humber Diamond Tubular Frame, Bicycle 1890. 01/01/1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Penny Farthing Bicycle
5616741 A Penny Farthing Bicycle; (add.info.: Punch illustration showing a Penny Farthing Bicycle 1889. 01/01/1889); Universal History Archive/UIG

Bicycle with Michelin tyres
5615893 Bicycle with Michelin tyres; (add.info.: bicycle with Michelin tyres. London 1897. 01/01/1895); Universal History Archive/UIG

Road with horse standing as cyclists pass by
5615889 Road with horse standing as cyclists pass by; (add.info.: road with horse standing as cyclists pass by. England 1895. 01/01/1895); Universal History Archive/UIG

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Saint Avertin: the velodrome of Tours flooded, flood of the Cher, 1894
LUX4796975 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Saint Avertin: the velodrome of Tours flooded, flood of the Cher, 1894; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Belle epoque: Young woman on a bicycle, 1920s (postcard)
JAB4119494 Belle epoque: Young woman on a bicycle, 1920s (postcard); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Advertising of the company " Broemer-Elmerhausen & Reich ", the first cycle establishment in Vienna
UTD4924298 Advertising of the company " Broemer-Elmerhausen & Reich ", the first cycle establishment in Vienna, , from the newspaper " Allgemeine Sport-Zeitung ", 01. 01

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): hunting cart moving on a railroad with two hunters and a dog, 1895
LUX4788805 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): hunting cart moving on a railroad with two hunters and a dog, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Studio portrait of a child on a tricycle, 1890
LUX4719198 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Studio portrait of a child on a tricycle, 1890; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Paul Masson French cyclist, being congratulated by a compatriot on winning a cycle race at the first modern Olympiad
541536 Paul Masson French cyclist, being congratulated by a compatriot on winning a cycle race at the first modern Olympiad, Athens 1896 (print); (add.info.: Paul Masson (1874-1945) French cyclist

Hydrocycle on the River Thames (engraving)
8631594 Hydrocycle on the River Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hydrocycle on the River Thames. Illustration from Black and White)

Advertising card for Gendron velocipedes and tricycles (chromolitho)
8677753 Advertising card for Gendron velocipedes and tricycles (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Finish line of a cycle race using bicycles with Michelin tyres
5615887 Finish line of a cycle race using bicycles with Michelin tyres; (add.info.: Finish line of a cycle race using bicycles with Michelin tyres. London 1895)

J G Wilson Bicycle, exhibited in Manchester, England. 1869 (engraving)
5615873 J G Wilson Bicycle, exhibited in Manchester, England. 1869 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Four men cycling on a tandem
5616646 Four men cycling on a tandem; (add.info.: Illustration of four men cycling on a tandem 1890. 01/01/1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

Advert for Raleigh Bicycles 1900 (engraving)
5616643 Advert for Raleigh Bicycles 1900 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Advert for Triumph bicycles 1900 (engraving)
5616642 Advert for Triumph bicycles 1900 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Saint Avertin: the velodrome of Tours flooded, flood of the Cher, 1894
LUX4796965 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Saint Avertin: the velodrome of Tours flooded, flood of the Cher, 1894; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Cycling on The Boulevard, later known as Broadway, late 1890s. c.1890s (photo)
1079493 Cycling on The Boulevard, later known as Broadway, late 1890s. c.1890s (photo); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: unknown); © New-York Historical Society

On the Coney Island Boulevard, during the bicycle craze of the "Effervescent Eighties" and Nineties
1079491 On the Coney Island Boulevard, during the bicycle craze of the "Effervescent Eighties" and Nineties. c.1880-1900 (photo); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Huismes, Indre et Loire (37): Portrait of two children with a bike, 1907
LUX4816536 Huismes, Indre et Loire (37): Portrait of two children with a bike, 1907; (add.info.: Huismes, Indre et Loire (37): Portrait of two children with a bike, 1907); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Roscoff: A church of Brittany, 1900
LUX4811670 France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Roscoff: A church of Brittany, 1900; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Roscoff: A church of Brittany, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Auvergne: A lone runner climbs a pass of Auvergne, 1905
LUX4811508 France, Auvergne: A lone runner climbs a pass of Auvergne, 1905; (add.info.: France, Auvergne: A lone runner climbs a pass of Auvergne, 1905); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Auvergne: Runners accompany local cyclists during a stage, 1905
LUX4811505 France, Auvergne: Runners accompany local cyclists during a stage, 1905; (add.info.: France, Auvergne: Runners accompany local cyclists during a stage, 1905); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Angers: The omnibus of the church, 1903
LUX4810686 France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Angers: The omnibus of the church, 1903; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Angers: The omnibus of the church

Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (hai phong): On a square settlers discuss, 1903
LUX4810291 Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (hai phong): On a square settlers discuss, 1903; (add.info.: Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (hai phong): On a square settlers discuss

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: The velodrome, a track bike race, 1908
LUX4803208 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: The velodrome, a track bike race, 1908; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: The velodrome, a track bike race

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Longchamp Hippodrome, velocypedic race of Paris artists, competitors on a tandem
LUX4800934 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Longchamp Hippodrome, velocypedic race of Paris artists, competitors on a tandem, 1896; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: exceptional transport, very long wooden planks in a horse-drawn cart, 1912
LUX4797740 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: exceptional transport, very long wooden planks in a horse-drawn cart, 1912; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): July 7, 1900, longchamp racecourse, car
LUX4784739 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): July 7, 1900, longchamp racecourse, car and cyclist party of dramatic artists - The winner at the end of the race encouraged by a man running at his

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"Cycling: A Journey Through Time and Terrain" Embark on a thrilling ride through the captivating world of cycling, where history, competition, and sheer determination collide. From the picturesque landscapes of France to the adrenaline-fueled races like Tour de France, this sport has captured hearts worldwide. In 2009, legends Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador battled it out for glory in the iconic Tour de France. The yellow jersey symbolizing leadership became their ultimate prize as they pushed themselves to unimaginable limits. Looking back at cycling's roots, we find ourselves transported to 1930 when the first-ever Tour de France photo was taken. Witnessing its humble beginnings only amplifies our admiration for how far this sport has come. But cycling isn't limited to road races; it encompasses various disciplines such as BMX racing. The intensity and agility displayed by these athletes are awe-inspiring as they navigate challenging tracks with precision and skill. One cannot discuss cycling without mentioning heroes like Bartali who left an indelible mark on the sport. Their unwavering dedication serves as a reminder that true champions are made not only on race days but also during countless hours of training. The Paris-Roubaix race takes us through cobblestone paths that test cyclists' endurance while showcasing breathtaking French scenery along the way, and is here that dreams are realized or shattered within every pedal stroke. Tour de France 2012 brought together a pack of determined riders ready to conquer mountains, plains, and everything in between. This postcard-worthy event captivated spectators around the globe with its sheer grandeur and spectacle. Mont Ventoux stands tall in Provence - an emblematic challenge etched into every cyclist's bucket list. Conquering its steep slopes rewards riders with panoramic views that make all their efforts worthwhile. Cycling transcends gender boundaries too; even a girl on her Lambretta scooter can experience freedom akin to riding alongside the wind.