Discusses the history of the bicycle, including the popularity it enjoyed during the 1890's. Also examines other types of cycles, cycle racing, cycling organizations, and related topics.
Traces the history of bicycles from the French "celerifere" of 1791, through the nineteenth-century velocipede, hobby horse, boneshaker, and high-wheeler, to the modern racing bicycle and HPV.
Photographic tour through the world of motorcycles and their riders, from the first appearance of the bikes in 1885 to the Japanese superbikes of the 1990s. Includes an A-to-Z listing of models and manufacturers, both existing and defunct.
Presents a concise guide to bicycle repair and provides illustrated photographs describing how to set up, clean, and repair bikes including road and mountain bikes.
