1791 The first reported plank-with-two wheel on which the rider sat and propelled by thrusting feet on the ground.
1817 Baron von Drais makes the front wheel steerable. The Hobbyhorse is invented and is a huge success as a novelty.
1839 Kirkpatric MacMillan of Scotland attaches treadle and cranks to the rear wheels to 'invent’ the first two-wheeled vehicle. It's not well received at all. MacMillan is credited now to be the inventor of the bicycle.
1863 Pedals are added to the front wheel. The Bone-shaker is launched. Riding velocipedes soon becomes a fad.
1865 Radial (and torsion) spokes are introduced making bicycles lighter.
1869 Solid rubber tires are introduced in place of iron tires. The term “bicycle’ is first used.
1870 Tangential spokes are used replacing radial and torsion spokes. No major change since then.
1872 Tall-ordinary or the Penny-Farthing makes an appearance in England.
1888 JK Starley invents the Rover safety bicycle.
1889 Pneumatic tires are first used. The development of the basic bicycle is complete.
1896 Coaster brakes invented.
1899 Mile-a-minute barrier broken. Murphy completes a mile in 57.75 second.
1903 Bicycle mechanics Orville and Wilbur Wright invent the aeroplane.
1965 Conservation movement and physical fitness buffs recognize the importance of bicycle and a bicycle boom begins.
1972 For the first time ever, bicycles outsell cars in United States of America.
1980 Disc wheels are introduced in competition bicycles to reduce the aerodynamics drags due to individual spokes.
1985 Bicycle speed exceeds 150 miles per hour. John Howard sets the speed record at 152.28 mph.
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