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Harvey du Cros
William Harvey du Cros (1846 - 1918), Dublin-born financier, the founder of the pneumatic tire industry, based on the discovery of John Boyd Dunlop, first applied to cycles. Athlete in his youth, he remained an enthusiastic cyclist and boxer into his middle age. Date: 1896
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1896 Bicycle Bicycles Chairman Cros Cycles Cycling Dunlop Financier Founder Harvey Rubber Tire Tyre Tyres Wheels
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In this photograph from 1896, we find William Harvey du Cros (1846-1918), an influential Dublin-born financier and the pioneering figure behind the pneumatic tire industry. Du Cros's life was marked by a deep-rooted passion for athleticism, which is evident in his youth as an avid cyclist and boxer, and continued well into his middle age. Du Cros's fascination with the bicycle began in the late 1880s, when he encountered the groundbreaking work of Scottish veterinarian John Boyd Dunlop. Dunlop had developed a pneumatic tire for children's tricycles, which offered a smoother, more comfortable ride than the traditional solid rubber tires. Du Cros, intrigued by the potential of this innovation, became an early investor and advocate for the technology. As the chairman of a leading financial firm, Du Cros leveraged his resources and connections to support the development and commercialization of pneumatic tires for bicycles. His unwavering belief in the transformative power of this technology laid the groundwork for the pneumatic tire industry, revolutionizing the way we travel and transport goods. In this image, Du Cros is seen in a thoughtful pose, deep in contemplation as he examines the intricacies of a bicycle wheel. The tire, with its distinctive rounded shape and pliant rubber exterior, is a testament to the ingenuity and vision of both Dunlop and Du Cros. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in transportation history, as the world prepared to embrace the era of pneumatic tires and the countless innovations they would bring.
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