Female Cyclist Collection (#3)

Roman Catholic couple leaving Notre Dame de France, Leicester Square, on bicycles (photo)
559955 Roman Catholic couple leaving Notre Dame de France, Leicester Square, on bicycles (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

On Pleasure Bent (engraving)
729584 On Pleasure Bent (engraving) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Pleasure Bent - A Bank Holiday Roadside Scene. Drawn by William Hatherell)

Hyde Park Corner (b / w photo)
733956 Hyde Park Corner (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carriages, cyclists and a motor car on Hyde Park Corner)

Prince Edward of Wales (b / w photo)
731930 Prince Edward of Wales (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Edward of Wales poses on a bicycle)

Man Cycling (chromolitho)
733016 Man Cycling (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man Cycling.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Victorian Christmas card (chromolitho)
731668 Victorian Christmas card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victorian Christmas card)

The Quadrille (chromolitho)
735066 The Quadrille (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quadrille. Liebig card)

The Start, Cat Cycle Race, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731302 The Start, Cat Cycle Race, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Start, Cat Cycle Race)

Female cyclists (engraving)
729284 Female cyclists (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female cyclists. Illustration bys Cowell)

Bicycle Tournament at Liverpool (coloured engraving)
729139 Bicycle Tournament at Liverpool (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bicycle Tournament at Liverpool. Illustration initialled C R)

Man and lady cycling down country lane, card (chromolitho)
730649 Man and lady cycling down country lane, card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and Lady cycling down country lane)

Velocipeding on the Ice in America (engraving)
2772125 Velocipeding on the Ice in America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Velocipeding on the Ice in America)

Girardengos future rivals (colour litho)
2809223 Girardengos future rivals (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girardengos future rivals)

The occupation of the Ruhr (colour litho)
2809172 The occupation of the Ruhr (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The occupation of the Ruhr)

The Curious Challenges (Colour Litho)
2808901 The Curious Challenges (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The curious challenges)

In the days of the fight (colour litho)
2808636 In the days of the fight (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the days of the struggle. The feverish movement in the back)

Charles Terront, winner of the Paris-Brest cycle race (colour litho)
2818224 Charles Terront, winner of the Paris-Brest cycle race (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Terront, winner of the Paris-Brest cycle race)

The start of the Paris-Brest cycle race (colour litho)
2818221 The start of the Paris-Brest cycle race (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The start of the Paris-Brest cycle race)

The great cycling events, picturesque start of the professionals competing in the Giro... (colour litho)
2815386 The great cycling events, picturesque start of the professionals competing in the Giro... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The swimming crossing of the Tiber of a barded and mounted horse, horse and rider enter the water (colour litho)
2815011 The swimming crossing of the Tiber of a barded and mounted horse, horse and rider enter the water (colour litho) by Beltrame

King Edward of England rescues a young cyclist in Marienbad (Bohemia) (colour litho)
2814936 King Edward of England rescues a young cyclist in Marienbad (Bohemia) (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

This French postman finds his bicycle very useful (b / w photo)
2814144 This French postman finds his bicycle very useful (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This French postman finds his bicycle very useful)

Wedding on a tandem (chromolitho)
2776793 Wedding on a tandem (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding on a tandem.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

French Army cyclists (colour litho)
2782221 French Army cyclists (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Army cyclists. Les Cyclistes Militaires)

The Recent Countryside Maneuvers, A Characteristic Attack by Cycling Bersaglieri (colour litho)
2798589 The Recent Countryside Maneuvers, A Characteristic Attack by Cycling Bersaglieri (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Company Of Cycling Bersaglieri That Is Starting To The Great Maneuvers In Piedmont (colour litho)
2798213 The Company Of Cycling Bersaglieri That Is Starting To The Great Maneuvers In Piedmont (colour litho) by Beltrame

On the Intra-Cannobio-Locarno road, a Swiss car suddenly popped out of a curve... (colour litho)
2778000 On the Intra-Cannobio-Locarno road, a Swiss car suddenly popped out of a curve... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A young teacher, who arrived by bicycle near the Ticino village in Pavia, was hit... (colour litho)
2777982 A young teacher, who arrived by bicycle near the Ticino village in Pavia, was hit... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young teacher)

An exceptional joke (colour litho)
2777895 An exceptional joke (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An exceptional joke)

A characteristic race in Milan (colour litho)
2777636 A characteristic race in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A characteristic race in Milan)

French Army bicycle troops (engraving)
2789475 French Army bicycle troops (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Army bicycle troops. La Velocipedie Militaire, Une Section de Bicyclistes)

A policeman making an arrest from his bicycle (colour litho)
2818774 A policeman making an arrest from his bicycle (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A policeman making an arrest from his bicycle)

A cyclist setting off after being carried by a balloon (colour litho)
2818554 A cyclist setting off after being carried by a balloon (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Finish of the Paris Cycling Grand Prix (colour litho)
3097397 Finish of the Paris Cycling Grand Prix (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finish of the Paris Cycling Grand Prix)

En Route pour "La Marche"(colour litho)
3098551 En Route pour " La Marche" (colour litho) by Finney, Harry (fl.1875-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Route pour " La Marche")

Forster Square, Bradford (colour litho)
3094931 Forster Square, Bradford (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forster Square, Bradford. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Marlborough College, Wiltshire (b / w photo)
3094764 Marlborough College, Wiltshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marlborough College, Wiltshire)

Woman falling off her bicycle into a mans arms (colour photo)
3094514 Woman falling off her bicycle into a mans arms (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman falling off her bicycle into a mans arms)

La Plage Fleurie, Deauville (b / w photo)
3095208 La Plage Fleurie, Deauville (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Plage Fleurie, Deauville)

Start for the Cyclists Ten-Mile Race at Kennington Oval (b / w photo)
1614880 Start for the Cyclists Ten-Mile Race at Kennington Oval (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bicycle in Germany, a Ring-Taking Contest (litho)
1615745 The Bicycle in Germany, a Ring-Taking Contest (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bicycle in Germany, a Ring-Taking Contest)

The National Cycle Show at the Crystal Palace (litho)
1606081 The National Cycle Show at the Crystal Palace (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Cycle Show at the Crystal Palace)

Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil (engraving)
1597505 Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, St Jacobs Oil)

Training for the Regatta (litho)
1592504 Training for the Regatta (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Training for the Regatta. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 August 1899)

Through Suffering to Cycledom (engraving)
1596638 Through Suffering to Cycledom (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Through Suffering to Cycledom)

English Conservative politician and Prime Minister Lord Salisbury riding a tricycle (litho)
6014356 English Conservative politician and Prime Minister Lord Salisbury riding a tricycle (litho) by Cuneo, Cyrus (1879-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

Consulting Authorities: woman out for a cycle ride asking a group of children for directions (colour litho)
6001256 Consulting Authorities: woman out for a cycle ride asking a group of children for directions (colour litho) by Granville-Smith

Imperial and royal cyclists (b / w photo)
6011118 Imperial and royal cyclists (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperial and royal cyclists)

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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, female cyclists were breaking barriers and defying societal norms. These brave women took to the streets on their bicycles, challenging traditional gender roles and embracing a newfound sense of freedom. One captivating engraving from 1889 titled "Eingestaendnis" depicts a tender moment between a man and his beloved lady. With love in his eyes, he admits his feelings while they ride together on a tricycle. This image captures the joyous spirit of these pioneering women who found love while pedaling through life. Another intriguing engraving from the same year showcases an adventurous scene titled "Hunting chickens and hares with the penny-farthing. " Here, we witness fearless female cyclists fearlessly pursuing their prey on these iconic high-wheeled bicycles. Their determination and skill demonstrate that nothing could stand in their way. The illustration by Paul Heydel titled "Kinder-Waerterin" transports us to 1889 when pushchairs resembled bicycles. This innovative design allowed nannies to effortlessly transport children while enjoying the thrill of cycling themselves. It exemplifies how even childcare duties couldn't hinder these women's passion for cycling. A fascinating glimpse into history is captured in an engraving from 1898 showcasing a tandem bicycle designed for three persons. This unique contraption symbolizes unity as couples or friends embarked on thrilling adventures together, sharing laughter and creating lasting memories along the way. Dr. Rowe's remarkable journey comes alive in a black-and-white photograph from 1936 as he greets Argentinian cyclists after completing an incredible two-and-a-half-year trip around the world by bicycle. His achievement serves as inspiration for all those who dare to dream big and embark on extraordinary journeys. Thomas Stevens' portrait reminds us that English cyclist was not only an adventurer but also made history as he became the first person to circumnavigate Earth solely by bicycle riding his trusty penny farthing.