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Bicycles: Icons of Innovation and Mobility

From the 1880s to the 1910s, Americans took to the wheel, sparking a nationwide bicycle craze. In the era before automobiles, bicycles were a means of affordable personal mobility. This nationwide cycling craze allowed Americans to explore new places and experience newfound independence. Learn more about bicycles and their impact on American culture at the National Museum of American History.


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United States Wheel Bicycle Pin

Aramis: 10-Speed Man

Cyclist’s Cup

Samuel Murray and Benjamin Eakins on Bicycles

American wheels from The bicycling world.

Mesinger Saddles Bicycle Pin

Crank Hanger Bicycle Pin

Bike Race

Bike Girl

Bike Powered Generator featuring Mr. Harrison

Studio portrait of a young boy

Reinhardt Bicycle, 1935

Starley Bicycle, ca. 1887

Raleigh Bicycle, ca 1949

Smith Pony Star bicycle

Gendron Bicycle Pin

Schwinn Varsity Tourist Bicycle, 1965

Spalding Bicycle Pin

Unknown Bicycle Pin

Richmond Bicycle Pin

Columbia Bicycle Pin

Gendron Bicycle Pin

Pierce-Arrow bicycle, ca. 1900

Beeston-Humber Racing Bicycle, 1886

Boys riding bicycles

Man with Bicycle

Bicycle Handlebar Grip

Elihu Vedder with a bicycle

Stationary exercise bicycle with metal frame, seat, pedals, handlebar, and attached devices

Bicycle Ergometer, Skylab

Bicycle saddle used by Concor Racing

Smith Star bicycle, ca. 1884

Big Boda Load-Carrying Bicycle

Cycling Time Trial Helmet

Track Cycling World Champion Skinsuit

Identification Badge from UCI World Cup Classic


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