Science of Cycling: A History of Bicycling Timeline

Dovie Salais

Timeline 1817 Baron von Drais invents the Draisine (also known as a Hobby Horse or Swift-Walker), an improved celerifere than can be steered with handlebars.  Draisine   1839 Kirkpatrick MacMilan of Scotland adds cranks and treadmills to the rear axle of a two-wheeled vehicle, but […]

Science of Cycling: Aerodynamics & Wind Resistance

Dovie Salais

   Aerodynamics Page: 1 of 2 Every bicyclist has to overcome wind resistance. Most recreational bicycles in which the rider sits up have very poor aerodynamics. While newer bicycles are being designed with better aerodynamics in mind, the human body is simply not well designed to slice […]

Bicycle History – Evolution of Cycling

Dovie Salais

Bicycles and motorcycles are an integral part of our lives. They provide easy and cheap ways of public transportation for many billions of people all around the world. However, ease of transport was not always so widespread. Over past several centuries, many inventors worked hard on the production of various […]

Discover What Awaits | Adventure Cycling Association

Dovie Salais

We inspire, empower, and connect a growing community of bicycle travelers. Experienced For over 40 years, we’ve helped millions of people experience the joy of bicycle travel. Award Winning From our magazine to our advocacy, our work is recognized for its positive impacts. Trustworthy 350,000 riders are part of our […]

Comprehensive Cycling Guide For 2020

Dovie Salais

Comprehensive Bicycle Guide For 2020 Do you want to buy a bike huh? Great idea… But… how the hell do I get started? There is so much information out there on the web. It’s full of different bikes and related information. What’s the best price and bike type for me in […]

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