Bicycles Collection (page 41)

City businessmen Alan Brown and Jack Drury have turned to pedal power to beat the traffic jams, parking problems and meter restrictions to get to their offices on time

Young contestants over the obstacle in a BMX race at Windy Nook

Adults BMX racing over a specially prepared course

Jez Avery performs stunts on a BMX bike

A group of children try out an obstacle on the new BMX track

Duncan, Christine, Lisa and Adam on their unicycles near their home in High Spen, County Durham

These children can t look while a BMX rider jumps over them in a stunt at Bike Rite

Jason Scurfield takes one of the jumps on the new South Shields BMX track

Stunt rider Andrew Bell of Team conway BMX team leaps over fellow club member Mark Taylor during a display at Bike Rite

Number 88 having a rest downhill on a coast to coast penny farthing ride

Unicycle action at Gateshead College sports centre

Staff of durham County hall arrive to work on their bikes as part of Bike Week

Students cycling in Newcastle city cetre

Members of the Team Extreme perform stunts on BMX bikes for the crowds at the Northern Cycling Festival at Gateshead Stadium

Two men off on a trip on their tamdem

Two businessmen riding to work on their bikes to beat the rush hour traffic into Newcastle

It looks as though the Police had caught up with four pretty robbers, but after brief inquiries the police officers ascertained the four pretty girls dressed as robbers were on their way to the New

Olympic cyclist and World Sprint Champion Reg Harris (right) trains on the road with left to right Bill Brown, Norman Dove and George Lewis Racing bike Bicycles Circa 1948

Ian Bean rides an ordinary or high bicycle past fellow friends of Beamish Museum, Jim and Pat Wayte

Cycle Race, 1926. Creator: Ernst Kirchner
Cycle Race, 1926

An American military camp, Camp Blatch at Hempstead Plains, New York. Here, a sentry blocks two enthusiastic lady admirers and their bicycles. Date: 1898

Mountain biker looking at Bachalpsee lake and Bernese Oberland mountains at dawn, Grindelwald, Bern Canton, Switzerland, Europe

Hiker with mountain bike admiring sunrise over Bachalpsee lake, Grindelwald, Bernese Oberland, Bern Canton, Switzerland, Europe

Mountain biker riding downhill at Bachalpsee lake at dawn, Grindelwald, Bernese Oberland, Bern Canton, Switzerland, Europe

Willie Harradon, Cyclist, The Youthful Phenomenon, from Worlds Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

The New Year - 1869 - Drawn by Winslow Homer (Harpers Weekly, Vol. VIII), January 9, 1869

The Road Rights of Wheelmen, 1895. Creator: E. Nadall
The Road Rights of Wheelmen, 1895

Poster for Cycles Medinger Date: 1897

Tractor Above a Road Date: 1950

Engineer Chats with Boys Date: 1950

Bike Couple with Pines Date: 1925

Captain on Bicycle Date: 1922

Tandem Bride and Groom Date: 1897

Bicycle Race Date: 1890

Advert for Centaur tricycles 1884
Latest inventions and improvement in bicycles. Date: 1884

DANISH BREADSELLER
A man buying Smorrebrod, for breakfast, a famous bread often sold at sandwich bars in Denmark. Date: 1920s

GERMAN TRAFFIC POLICE
Traffic in Berlin, with a policeman directing the traffic from a central control box. Date: early 1930s

SOCIAL / TECH PROGRESS 19C
Six scenes illustrating technological progress during Queen Victorias reign, including a steamship, a train, bicycles and street lighting Date: 1897

Italy, Veneto, Verona, bicycles for hire at Giulietta e Romeo Hotel

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Austria, Vienna, Neubau District, Bicycles for use in city centre with approaching cyclist on road behind

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Mexico, Federal District, Mexico City, Cyclists on Reforma, one carrying small dog in basket on bicycle handlebars

Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona, Public hire bicycles
Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona, Red and white Bicing public hire bicycles in the Parc de la Ciutadelala in the Old Town district

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England, East Sussex, Brighton, push bike made to look like motorcycle dragster

Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam
Netherlands, Noord Holland, Amsterdam, typical canal scene along the Herengracht with tall houses and a yellow bicycle by the railings

Street scenes, Oxford
England, Oxford, Cool Britannia on Broad Street

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Ireland, North, Belfast, Queens Quay, SSE Arena, Rental bike station

Holland, North, Amsterdam, Contrasting new and typical Dutch buildings

Holland, North, Amsterdam, Bicycle parked in typical narrow cobbled street

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"Bicycles: A Timeless Mode of Transportation and Adventure" From the historic D-Day landings on Juno Beach to the thrilling Tour De France in 1930, they have played a significant role in shaping our world. They have been witness to remarkable moments, like British and Canadian troops landing on the shores of Normandy during World War II. Intricate illustrations by William Heath Robinson capture the whimsical charm of cycling, showcasing a decided catch as riders navigate their way through imaginative contraptions. Meanwhile, Mont Ventoux stands tall in Provence, France, beckoning cyclists from all over Europe to conquer its challenging slopes. Closer to home, Main Street in Salisbury, North Carolina bustles with life as cyclists pedal along its vibrant lanes. The iconic Penny Farthing takes us back in time when this unique bicycle design ruled the roads. And who can resist smiling at the sight of a Border Terrier dog comfortably nestled in a basket attached to a bike? Traveling across borders brings us to Sutton Park's picturesque entrance in Birmingham and Mr Frederick Witts proudly posing with his Penny Farthing bicycle at his home in Bryncoch, Neath, Wales. Even Market Day in Cookstown becomes livelier as locals cycle through bustling streets filled with colorful stalls. It also offer breathtaking views; just imagine witnessing sunrise over Utrecht's Dom Tower and Vismarkt-Choorstraat along Oudegracht - an enchanting scene that only cycling can provide. On another continent entirely lies Bangladesh where rickshaws gracefully glide through narrow alleys offering side views that showcase local culture. Whether it is for leisurely rides or daring adventures, bicycles continue to captivate hearts worldwide. Their timeless appeal transcends boundaries and connects people from different walks of life – reminding us that no matter where we are or what era we live in, bicycles remain an emblem of freedom and exploration.