The History of the bicycle.
The bicycle is a popular mode of transportation and leisure activity today but its history dates back to the early 19th century. People started building bicycles in the 1800s . Since then, bicycles have grown more popular. Today, more than one billion people around the world ride bicycles. The design of the bicycles has changed over time. However, one thing stays the same: two wheels and a lot of fun! The Ordinary 3 Built in 1871, the ordinary had a tall wheel in front and a small wheel in back. The rider sat up on a seat above the high front wheel. The ordinary moved faster than earlier bikes because of its large wheel. The big wheel also caused problems. It was hard to ride up a hill. It was also hard to get on and off the high seat. Riders often fell forward onto their heads when they tried to slow or stop the bike. All these problems made the ordinary dangerous for the rider. Here's a brief history of the bicycle . 1817 - The first bicycle-...