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Cyclists Collection

"Cyclists: Masters of the Road, Conquerors of Mountains, and Adventurers of the World" Embarking on a journey through time and continents

Background imageCyclists Collection: Downland Rambles, BR poster, 1950s

Downland Rambles, BR poster, 1950s
Poster produced for British Railways (BR) promoting rail services to the East Sussex coast, showing a panoramic view of the cliffs of Beachy Head at Eastbourne

Background imageCyclists Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Bike race between

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Bike race between Girona and the Aragonese front (14th-18th April 1937)

Background imageCyclists Collection: Mont Ventoux, Provence, France, Europe

Mont Ventoux, Provence, France, Europe

Background imageCyclists Collection: Cyclists including Lance Armstrong and yellow jersey Alberto Contador in the Tour de France 2009

Cyclists including Lance Armstrong and yellow jersey Alberto Contador in the Tour de France 2009, at the Grand St. Bernard Pass, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Background imageCyclists Collection: Motorbike racing - Tourist Trophy Race

Motorbike racing - Tourist Trophy Race
Motorcycle race - high speed cornering in the great Tourist Trophy Race. Date: 1932

Background imageCyclists Collection: Herne Hill Velodrome, cyclists ready to start 1900

Herne Hill Velodrome, cyclists ready to start 1900
Start of the Century Cup, in the velodrome, south London. Date: 1900

Background imageCyclists Collection: Cyclists ascending Honister Pass, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

Cyclists ascending Honister Pass, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCyclists Collection: The 24 hour Bicycle Race at Herne Hill, 1892

The 24 hour Bicycle Race at Herne Hill, 1892
Photograph showing the Cyclists participating in the 24 hour Bicycle race at Herne Hill velodrome, on the 22nd July 1892, shortly before the start. The race was won by F.W

Background imageCyclists Collection: Teignmouth-Shaldon Toll

Teignmouth-Shaldon Toll
The Teignmouth-Shaldon Toll Bridge, over the River Teign, Devon, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageCyclists Collection: Cyclists & Windmills

Cyclists & Windmills
Three men cyclists admire the the two windmills at Outwood, Surrey, England. The left one was built in 1665 and still stands today. The right, built 1790, blew down in a gale 1960

Background imageCyclists Collection: Soldier on bicycle, Hanoi, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

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

Background imageCyclists Collection: Mountain bikers stop on their circuit of Mont Blanc

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

Background imageCyclists Collection: Victorian Women Cyclists Pushing their Bicycles, c. 1898

Victorian Women Cyclists Pushing their Bicycles, c. 1898
Photograph showing a group of women pushing their bicycles up a hill; probably somewhere in England in the summer of 1897

Background imageCyclists Collection: People cycling alongside Swan River, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

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

Background imageCyclists Collection: Kaufmann Lady Cycle Troupe

Kaufmann Lady Cycle Troupe refined trick cyclists. One bicycle in photograph with the lady cyclists wearing ruched shorts to the knee, long sleeved blouses, tights and flat shoes

Background imageCyclists Collection: The Humorist - Easter Number front cover, Heath Robinson

The Humorist - Easter Number front cover, Heath Robinson
Spring Handicaps. Front cover of The Humorist magazine featuring a glorious cartoon by William Heath Robinson showing the chaos created on the roads by spring romances. Date: 1937

Background imageCyclists Collection: The Chalet du Cycle in the Bois de Boulogne, c. 1900 (oil on panel)

The Chalet du Cycle in the Bois de Boulogne, c. 1900 (oil on panel)
XIR32841 The Chalet du Cycle in the Bois de Boulogne, c.1900 (oil on panel) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 53.5x65 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

Background imageCyclists Collection: Victorian Women Cyclists Descending a Hill, c. 1898

Victorian Women Cyclists Descending a Hill, c. 1898
Photograph showing a group of women descending a hill on their bicycles; this image was probably taken somewhere in England in the summer of 1897. Note the haystacks on the right of the image

Background imageCyclists Collection: UK, England, Cambridge, Jesus Green in Autumn

UK, England, Cambridge, Jesus Green in Autumn

Background imageCyclists Collection: Thatthe Mokgo Hpaya Pagoda in Nuang U, Bagan, Myanmar

Thatthe Mokgo Hpaya Pagoda in Nuang U, Bagan, Myanmar
Cyclist at Thatthe Mokgo Hpaya Pagoda in Nuang U, Bagan, Myanmar (Burma) Date: 2016

Background imageCyclists Collection: The Humorist Easter Number 1938

The Humorist Easter Number 1938
The Humorist Easter Number front cover illustrated by William Heath Robinson featuring two exhausted cyclists sleeping off a picnic lunch, unaware that somebody is riding away on their tandem bicycle

Background imageCyclists Collection: Victorian Cyclists and Motorists on a Snowy Road

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

Background imageCyclists Collection: The Plymouth stage of the Tour De France. 29th June 1974

The Plymouth stage of the Tour De France. 29th June 1974

Background imageCyclists Collection: Cyclist beside the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Cyclist beside the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Background imageCyclists Collection: A splendid cabinet photograph of two well-dressed women standing proudly with their bicycles

A splendid cabinet photograph of two well-dressed women standing proudly with their bicycles. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageCyclists Collection: Bargate Below Bar, Southampton, Hampshire

Bargate Below Bar, Southampton, Hampshire. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageCyclists Collection: Bike racing at Swanley fete. 1936

Bike racing at Swanley fete. 1936

Background imageCyclists Collection: Brigade Cycle Race, Crystal Palace, South London

Brigade Cycle Race, Crystal Palace, South London
London Fire Brigade Cycle Race at the Sports Centre, Crystal Palace, South London

Background imageCyclists Collection: Cyclists Weathervane

Cyclists Weathervane
An unusual cyclists weathervane, seen at Toft, Cambridgeshire, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageCyclists Collection: Herne Hill Arena, 1948 London Olympic Games

Herne Hill Arena, 1948 London Olympic Games
Track cycling events were held in Herne Hill Arena in South London for the XIVth Olympiad. Olympic cycling comprised of road racing and track cycling

Background imageCyclists Collection: Cycling in New York

Cycling in New York
New Woman. Female bicyclist and onlookers on Riverside Drive, near Grants tomb

Background imageCyclists Collection: Union Workhouse, Hertford

Union Workhouse, Hertford
A view of Hertford Union workhouse, Hertfordshire, opened in around 1869 on Ware Road, Hertford. The imposing three-storey building has a clock tower at its centre

Background imageCyclists Collection: Penny Farthing Trick Cyclists at the Circus, c. 1888

Penny Farthing Trick Cyclists at the Circus, c. 1888
Engraving showing two acrobats performing tricks on a Penny Farthing bicycle during a circus show, c.1888

Background imageCyclists Collection: Kaufmann Trick Cyclists at the London Hippodrome, 1901

Kaufmann Trick Cyclists at the London Hippodrome, 1901
Photograph of two of the Kaufmann troupe performing a bicycle trick at the London Hippodrome, September 1901

Background imageCyclists Collection: Lenham, Kent, England

Lenham, Kent, England
LENHAM, KENT, ENGLAND. Church Square. Brick and weatherboard cottages, including a small shop selling teas and new milk sodas for cyclists

Background imageCyclists Collection: Newark Watermill

Newark Watermill
Two young men, cyclists, take time out to stop and admire the splendid weatherboarded Newark Watermill, Pyrford, Surrey, England

Background imageCyclists Collection: Kennet and Avon Canal, Bath, Avon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Kennet and Avon Canal, Bath, Avon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCyclists Collection: Happy boys cycling through the streets of Toliara, Madagascar, Africa

Happy boys cycling through the streets of Toliara, Madagascar, Africa

Background imageCyclists Collection: Masai men, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

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

Background imageCyclists Collection: Woman and man riding a tandem (chromolitho)

Woman and man riding a tandem (chromolitho)
2817028 Woman and man riding a tandem (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman and man riding a tandem)

Background imageCyclists Collection: Cover design, county map of Hampshire

Cover design, county map of Hampshire for cyclists and tourists, in a series entitled Cruchleys County Maps of England, published by Gall & Inglis of London and Edinburgh. Date: early 20th century

Background imageCyclists Collection: Bicycles and motorbikes in downtown Bejing, China, Asia

Bicycles and motorbikes in downtown Bejing, China, Asia

Background imageCyclists Collection: A New way to travel to Brighton, 1864 (engraving)

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)

Background imageCyclists Collection: Wedding party on bicycles

Wedding party on bicycles
A French wedding party on bicycles, all dressed in their best clothes. It was later made into a jigsaw puzzle -- see 10116545. Date: circa 1860s

Background imageCyclists Collection: Street scene bathed in early morning sunlight showing old American cars and cyclists

Street scene bathed in early morning sunlight showing old American cars and cyclists, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Background imageCyclists Collection: Bermuda - Hamilton - Street Scene

Bermuda - Hamilton - Street Scene
A hive of activity on a main street in Hamilton, Bermuda

Background imageCyclists Collection: Two Cyclists (Photo)

Two Cyclists (Photo)
Father and daughter set off on their bicycles - she a little apprehensively

Background imageCyclists Collection: Cycling in Yorkshire

Cycling in Yorkshire
Two cyclists take a break on a bridge over the River Nidd at Knaresborough (in the West Ridings of Yorkshire) & admire the viaduct

Background imageCyclists Collection: The remains of an ammunition truck struck by a bomb in the goods yard of Bridlington

The remains of an ammunition truck struck by a bomb in the goods yard of Bridlington Station 11th July 1940

Background imageCyclists Collection: Old Phuket Coffee Station, Sino-Portuguese architecture, Phuket Town, Phuket, Thailand

Old Phuket Coffee Station, Sino-Portuguese architecture, Phuket Town, Phuket, Thailand

Background imageCyclists Collection: Old town and Nikolai church, Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Old town and Nikolai church, Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Background imageCyclists Collection: Citizen

Citizen
Jukyong Park

Background imageCyclists Collection: The Plymouth stage of the Tour De France. Eddy Merckx. 29th June 1974

The Plymouth stage of the Tour De France. Eddy Merckx. 29th June 1974

Background imageCyclists Collection: The Plymouth stage of the Tour De France. Stage winner Henke Poppe. 29th June 1974

The Plymouth stage of the Tour De France. Stage winner Henke Poppe. 29th June 1974

Background imageCyclists Collection: Getting into the right gear for the New Year - that

Getting into the right gear for the New Year - thats this happy bunch of Huddersfield Road Club cyclists who let in the first day of 1989 with a run of some 40 miles in the Wakefield

Background imageCyclists Collection: Station Road, Hayes, London, which has been highlight as dangerous to pedestrians

Station Road, Hayes, London, which has been highlight as dangerous to pedestrians and prone to traffic congestion. Circa 1931

Background imageCyclists Collection: Cyclists from Kirkby Cycling Club left Liverpool this morning for Belgium where they will

Cyclists from Kirkby Cycling Club left Liverpool this morning for Belgium where they will compete in a four-day international stage race, the Franco Belge

Background imageCyclists Collection: Cycling couple Ron and Edith Atkins are celebrating 50 years of biking bliss together

Cycling couple Ron and Edith Atkins are celebrating 50 years of biking bliss together today. The pair are having an open house and are hoping friends

Background imageCyclists Collection: International cycling event held at the Butts Stadium, Coventry. 12th June 1962

International cycling event held at the Butts Stadium, Coventry. 12th June 1962

Background imageCyclists Collection: Germany, Warnemunde, The lighthouse and Teepott Restaurant

Germany, Warnemunde, The lighthouse and Teepott Restaurant

Background imageCyclists Collection: Two Edwardian women with their bicycles in a garden

Two Edwardian women with their bicycles in a garden. Date: circa 1907

Background imageCyclists Collection: UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Trinity Street

UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Trinity Street

Background imageCyclists Collection: City hall of Leer, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

City hall of Leer, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Background imageCyclists Collection: Counterpoise bridge at Groszefehn, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Counterpoise bridge at Groszefehn, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Background imageCyclists Collection: Cyclists pass an old red house in Central Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark

Cyclists pass an old red house in Central Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark

Background imageCyclists Collection: Argenbrucke Bridge, Langenargen, chain bridge over Argen River, Lake Constance, Swabia

Argenbrucke Bridge, Langenargen, chain bridge over Argen River, Lake Constance, Swabia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Background imageCyclists Collection: cyclists against Ammergauer Alps, Allgaeu, Alps, Bavaria, Germany

cyclists against Ammergauer Alps, Allgaeu, Alps, Bavaria, Germany

Background imageCyclists Collection: UK, England, Cambridge, Portugal Place, Pink Bicycle

UK, England, Cambridge, Portugal Place, Pink Bicycle

Background imageCyclists Collection: Rostcards Building, Opotiki, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand, South Pacific

Rostcards Building, Opotiki, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand, South Pacific

Background imageCyclists Collection: Cyclists riding their bikes on Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA

Cyclists riding their bikes on Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA

Background imageCyclists Collection: Mountain biker in front of Gantrisch hut and Nünenflue, Berner Alps, Bern

Mountain biker in front of Gantrisch hut and Nünenflue, Berner Alps, Bern
Mountain biker in front of Gantrisch hut and Nunenflue, Berner Alps, Bern, Switzerland

Background imageCyclists Collection: Cyclists in front of Siegessaaule, Berlin, Germany

Cyclists in front of Siegessaaule, Berlin, Germany
Cyclists in front of SiegessAaule, Berlin, Germany

Background imageCyclists Collection: Electric cyclists Tachinger lake, Chiemgau, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Electric cyclists Tachinger lake, Chiemgau, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, MR

Background imageCyclists Collection: Electric cyclists before the church of St. Michael in the castle Tittmoning, Chiemgau

Electric cyclists before the church of St. Michael in the castle Tittmoning, Chiemgau, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, MR

Background imageCyclists Collection: Electric cyclists at border crossing Klobenstein, Chiemgau, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria

Electric cyclists at border crossing Klobenstein, Chiemgau, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Tyrol, Austria, Europe, MR

Background imageCyclists Collection: Electric cyclists in front of castle Tittmoning, Chiemgau, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria

Electric cyclists in front of castle Tittmoning, Chiemgau, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, MR

Background imageCyclists Collection: Cyclists, Reddevitzer Haoft, Maonchgut, RAogen Island, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Cyclists, Reddevitzer Haoft, Maonchgut, RAogen Island, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Cyclists, Reddevitzer HAoft, MAonchgut, RAogen Island, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Background imageCyclists Collection: Cyclists riding on a bike lane, Dinkelsbuhl, Bavaria, Germany

Cyclists riding on a bike lane, Dinkelsbuhl, Bavaria, Germany

Background imageCyclists Collection: Cyclists at cliff Brodtener Ufer, Niendorf, Baltic coast, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Cyclists at cliff Brodtener Ufer, Niendorf, Baltic coast, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Background imageCyclists Collection: Europe, Balkans, Croatia, Korcula, cyclists mountain biking around Korcula island (MR)

Europe, Balkans, Croatia, Korcula, cyclists mountain biking around Korcula island (MR)

Background imageCyclists Collection: Pair of cyclists at sunset, iseo lake, Brescia province, Lombardy district, Italy

Pair of cyclists at sunset, iseo lake, Brescia province, Lombardy district, Italy

Background imageCyclists Collection: Cyclists admire the ancient Abbey of San Pietro in Vallate in spring Piagno Sondrio

Cyclists admire the ancient Abbey of San Pietro in Vallate in spring Piagno Sondrio province Valtellina Lombardy Italy Europe

Background imageCyclists Collection: South America, Brazil, North East, Sergipe, Sao Cristovao, children riding bicycles

South America, Brazil, North East, Sergipe, Sao Cristovao, children riding bicycles in front of the 17th Century baroque Carmelite convent (Convento do Carmo)

Background imageCyclists Collection: Tourists enjoying a bike ride along the beach at San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caribbean

Tourists enjoying a bike ride along the beach at San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caribbean, Central America




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"Cyclists: Masters of the Road, Conquerors of Mountains, and Adventurers of the World" Embarking on a journey through time and continents, they have left their tire tracks across history. From the picturesque Downland Rambles captured in a vintage BR poster from the 1950s to Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador donning yellow jerseys in the thrilling Tour de France of 2009, these pedal-powered warriors have always pushed boundaries. In Mont Ventoux, Provence's crown jewel nestled in Europe's heart, cyclists challenge themselves against its unforgiving slopes. Their determination mirrors that of motorbike racers who fearlessly compete in the legendary Tourist Trophy Race. Rewinding back to 1892 at Herne Hill's iconic velodrome, we witness an exhilarating spectacle - The 24-hour Bicycle Race. Cyclists tirelessly pedaling under moonlit skies showcase their endurance and passion for this timeless sport. The Teignmouth-Shaldon Toll takes us on a scenic coastal route where cyclists soak up breathtaking views while embracing freedom on two wheels. Meanwhile, amidst Lake District National Park's rugged terrain lies Honister Pass - a formidable ascent conquered by brave souls seeking adventure. Windmills stand tall as silent witnesses to countless revolutions made by dedicated riders determined to conquer both distance and wind resistance. Even soldiers find solace on bicycles as they navigate Hanoi's bustling streets during Indochina's turbulent times. Mountain bikers pause mid-circuit around Mont Blanc; their adrenaline-fueled escapades remind us that nature is best explored with sweat-soaked brows and mud-splattered smiles. Traveling back further into history reveals Victorian women pushing their bicycles forward with unwavering resolve - pioneers defying societal norms one revolution at a time. Across oceans lies Swan River in Perth where people leisurely cycle alongside its tranquil waters; here cycling becomes not just an athletic pursuit but also a means of connecting with nature and embracing the beauty of Western Australia.

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