Cycling Collection (#8)

History of Cycling: Road Time Trial Bicycle (colour litho)
8668540 History of Cycling: Road Time Trial Bicycle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Road Time Trial Bicycle)

History of Cycling: A Notable Tricyclist, F T Bidlake (colour litho)
8668539 History of Cycling: A Notable Tricyclist, F T Bidlake (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Notable Tricyclist, F T Bidlake)

History of Cycling: Companion Safety Bicycle (colour litho)
8668531 History of Cycling: Companion Safety Bicycle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Companion Safety Bicycle)

History of Cycling: "Rover" Safety Bicycle (colour litho)
8668519 History of Cycling: "Rover" Safety Bicycle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Rover" Safety Bicycle)

Portrait of a large family on a bicycle ride. Italy 1910 approx
FGL5481110 Portrait of a large family on a bicycle ride. Italy 1910 approx.; Fototeca Gilardi

Road Sign: "Ride Slowly, Dangerous Crossing Ahead, Coasting Very Risky
1079487 Road Sign: "Ride Slowly, Dangerous Crossing Ahead, Coasting Very Risky. Erected by the League of American Wheelmen.", c.1890s (photo); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Cyclists on the way to the Bois du Boulogne, Paris, France in the 19th century
1000893 Cyclists on the way to the Bois du Boulogne, Paris, France in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Cycling (litho)
8645068 Cycling (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cycling. Illustration for The Comic History of Sport by Arthur Moreland (T Werner Laurie)

Madame Tussaud's. London (b/w photo)
8664247 Madame Tussaud's. London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All the news from Madame Tussaud's)

Fat Men's Club on the Rue de la Folie Mericourt, Paris (b/w photo)
8664242 Fat Men's Club on the Rue de la Folie Mericourt, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fat and proud of it)

The American District Telegraph Company's Bicycle Corps (b/w photo)
8634600 The American District Telegraph Company's Bicycle Corps (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gino Bartali during a cycling race
3568887 Gino Bartali during a cycling race by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1935-1950 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

History of Cycling: Pacing Triplet (colour litho)
8668526 History of Cycling: Pacing Triplet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pacing Triplet)

France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente-Maritime (17), Royan: boulevard Saint Georges, villas, passers-by and cyclists, 1900
LUX4772763 France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente-Maritime (17), Royan: boulevard Saint Georges, villas, passers-by and cyclists, 1900; (add.info.: France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente-Maritime (17)

poster for the tyres Pirelli for bicyles, 1913
GIA4770623 poster for the tyres Pirelli for bicyles, 1913; Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising for Pirelli tyres (for bicycles). 1913.); © Giancarlo Costa

France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Le Mans: Running in the streets of Le Mans, Le Mans Week, 1906
LUX4766884 France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Le Mans: Running in the streets of Le Mans, Le Mans Week, 1906; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72)

Tunisia, Sfax: Arab Quarter. Tunisian by bicycle, bread dealer. Animated view, 1900
LUX4765928 Tunisia, Sfax: Arab Quarter. Tunisian by bicycle, bread dealer. Animated view, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: Arab Quarter. Tunisian by bicycle, bread dealer)

France, Centre, Indre (36), Lignac: Villagers pose at the exit of the village, 1900
LUX4811535 France, Centre, Indre (36), Lignac: Villagers pose at the exit of the village, 1900; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre (36), Lignac: Villagers pose at the exit of the village

Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (Hai phong): Bicycle race starts on Haiphong Street, 1900
LUX4809988 Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (Hai phong): Bicycle race starts on Haiphong Street, 1900; (add.info.: Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (Hai phong): Bicycle race starts on Haiphong Street

France, In a town of Brittany cycle merchant poses with its cycles and people of the village, 1895
LUX4806874 France, In a town of Brittany cycle merchant poses with its cycles and people of the village, 1895; (add.info.: France)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Bois de Boulogne, Bicyclists walk, 1895
LUX4800947 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Bois de Boulogne, Bicyclists walk, 1895; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Bois de Boulogne, Bicyclists walk, 1895); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Saint Avertin: the velodrome of Tours flooded, flood of the Cher, 1894
LUX4796930 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)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Bordeaux-Paris race, Avenue Grammont, a car and bicycle race
LUX4796272 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Bordeaux-Paris race, Avenue Grammont, a car and bicycle race, with the accompanying bike, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): A family poses in front of the entrance to his farm, 1910
LUX4727376 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): A family poses in front of the entrance to his farm, 1910; (add.info.: France, Centre)

France: A group of workers with a bicycle in front of a drinking flow, 1910
LUX4724337 France: A group of workers with a bicycle in front of a drinking flow, 1910; (add.info.: France: A group of workers with a bicycle in front of a drinking flow)

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)

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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.