Cycle Collection

Bartlett Cycle Champion
C H Bartlett, British cycle champion of the 50-mile contest. Date: 1911

Lambretta motor scooter
A Lambretta motor scooter parked against a fence

Tour De France Photo
Riders make the ascente du Col de Tourmalet, in the Pyrenees

Black and white image of an old bicycle by the Singel canal, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Tour De France 1930
A group of Italian riders

A Decided Catch by William Heath Robinson
The Whitebait cycle, an ingenious contraption necessitated by the exorbitant charges for hire of boats at the seaside this season

Black and white imge of an old bicycle by the Singel canal, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Tour De France Bartali
Italian champion Gino Bartali is applauded by spectators from his own country

Penny Farthing Cyclists, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1992
Approaching the Bodinnick Ferry are these penny farthing cyclists en route for Plymouth to raise funds for Macmillan Nursing Charity

Policeman on BSA motorcycle, London
A Metropolitan Police officer riding a BSA motorcycle in London. The BSA could travel at up to 70 miles per hour

Red bicycle by the Herengracht canal, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Wagner / Balestrieri
RICHARD WAGNER Composing his opera cycle, the Ring of the Nibelungen

Girl on a Bicycle, c. 1896 (w/c on paper)
GLS224029 Girl on a Bicycle, c.1896 (w/c on paper) by Crawhall, Joseph (1861-1913); 28.8x13.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Phases of the Moon. Composite image showing the Moon at each stage of its 28 day cycle (a lunar month). Along the top row, the Moon is a waxing (growing in apparent size) crescent

Muscles used in cycling, 19th century
Muscles used in cycling. Artwork from the tenth volume (second period of 1892) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

Harley Davidson Ad
An advertisement for Harley- Davidson, extolling the wartime virtues of their motor-cycle and sidecar combination

Harley-Davidson Advert
Leslie Parkhurst sits astride the Harley-Davidson that took him to a new motor-cycle world land speed record at Daytona Beach, Florida

The Kino Cinema, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The Kino Cinema in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. This was the towns first cinema. Cycle racks for the use of patrons were a feature. circa 1935

Mr Frederick Witts with his penny farthing bicycle at his home in Bryncoch, Neath, Wales. 13th August 1966

Tour De France, August 1951
18th August 1951: A group of contestants racing in the Tour de France. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5381 - The Greatest Show On Earth - pub

Waning crescent Moon. Image 27 of 27. Optical image of a waning (decreasing in apparent size) crescent Moon 27 days into its 28-day cycle

First airmail letter delivered, Windsor Castle
The first airmail letter ever to be delivered is handed to the Postmaster of Windsor, to whom it is addressed, on the East Lawn of Windsor Castle

Motorcycle Illustration
Set against a vibrant colored background, this artwork showcases a sleek and powerful motorcycle in all its glory

Street art, Armenian Street, George Town, Penang Island, Malaysia

Bicycle Made For Three - Continental Pneumatic Advert
Bicycle Made For Three - Continental Pneumatic Tyre Company (of Hanover, Germany) Advertisement. The pair at the rear of the bicycle appear to be contributing slightly less to the forward momentum as

Advertisement for De Dion Bouton Cycles. 1925

Ladies Cycling Club
Jolly Hockey sticks! Its the Rosslyn Ladies Cycling Club, causing quite a stir as they cycle through the village of Hadham Cross, Hertfordshire, England. 1930s

Old town, Lecce, Lecce province, Puglia, Italy, Europe

East Street, Farnham, Surrey
East Street, Farnham, near Aldershot, Surrey, England. Showing Convertible Vintage Car & Farnham Cycle Works Date: 1920s

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

A Selection of Bicycles, 1888
Engraving of a selection of bicycles on display at the Stanley Show of 1888. In the centre is The Coventry Machinists Companys Coolie Cycle Cab built for the Sultan of Morocco and at bottom left

Boy and Bicycle by the River Severn
A boy and his bicycle on the banks of the River Severn at Bewdley Bridge, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Bike on bridge & Canal, Amsterdam, Holland Bike on bridge & Canal, Amsterdam, Holland jonarnold.tif 22

Joseph Tangye (1826-1902) on a velocipede, probably Wolverhampton, West Midlands. Around 1870
The velocipede in the photograph is very similar to the one in the collection of the Royal Cornwall Museum (TRURI : 1937.34)

Penny Farthing Bicycle, Skipton, Yorkshire
Man with a Penny Farthing Bicycle, Skipton, Yorkshire. 19th century

Poster, See Phillips First -- a wonderful range of sports machines, ask here for free illustrated catalogue. Date: circa 1939

Australian soldier with motorcycle and sidecar, WW1
An Australian soldier examining a motorcycle and sidecar, possibly to repair a puncture, on a muddy road during the First World War. Date: 1916

First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY)
A woman cyclist first aid scout of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY), riding along in her distinctive uniform. The FANY was created in 1907 as a first aid link between front-line fighting units

The Five ALLs - John Kay
Satirical cartoon by Scottish caricaturist John Kay (1742-1826) entitled The Five All s, depicting five characters and their interpretations of their reltion to All

Tour De France Cutout
Cut-out figures for a do-it- yourself Tour de France : 18 riders, with follow-up motor-cycle and cars, and a general race scene

Rudges Cycles Poster
Poster advertising bicycles by Rudge and Whitworth of Nottingham, England showing a young lady from around 1940 perched on one of their models

Belindas, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Belinda s, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Wagner / Gill / Ring Cycle
RICHARD WAGNER German composer in a satirical comment on his four-part opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen

Inside a Lambretta dealers shop
A shop with a very large stock of Lambretta scooters. Date: circa 1960s

Promotional jigsaw, Beechams Pills and Powders. circa 1930s

Bicycle outside Coffee Shop, Amsterdam, Holland, Europe

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

Cycling in Battersea Park, London

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"Cycling through Time: A Captivating Journey on Two Wheels" Lambretta motor scooter, Tour De France photo - a modern-day marvel meets the endurance of cycling legends. Transported to the past with a black and white image of an old bicycle by the Singel canal in Amsterdam, witnessing the evolution of this timeless mode of transportation. Reliving the glory days of Tour De France 1930, where heroes pedaled their way into history books amidst breathtaking landscapes. Red bicycle gracefully parked by the Herengracht canal in Amsterdam, Netherlands - a picturesque scene that captures both beauty and functionality. Penny Farthing Cyclists in Fowey, Cornwall; August 1992 - an enchanting glimpse into vintage cycling culture that still captivates hearts today. "A Decided Catch" by William Heath Robinson - showcasing how human ingenuity has always pushed boundaries when it comes to enhancing our cycling experience. Another black and white image along Singel canal in Amsterdam transports us back to simpler times when bicycles were cherished companions for daily commutes or leisurely rides. The legendary Bartali's triumphs during Tour De France remind us that true champions are born from dedication, perseverance, and unwavering passion for cycling excellence. A policeman confidently patrolling London streets on his BSA motorcycle highlights how cycles have diversified over time but remain essential tools for law enforcement even today. Wagner / Balestrieri - two names etched into cycling history as they conquered challenges with grit and determination while inspiring generations to push beyond limits.