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Sciences > Sciences (Other) The history of the bicycle

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I would like to dedicate this article to a great sportsperson. Please read first!

If you look up the history books they will most likely tell you that a Frenchman, Pierre Michaux and his son, Ernest were the first to invent the bicycle, sometime in the 1860's. However, there is a conflicting view by many historians who claim there is in fact evidence the origin of the bicycle dates back further. There has been agreement that Ernest was the first to invent the pedal and crank in 1861.

The first really efficient bicycle was the 'Penny Farthing'. it was referred to as the 'High' or 'Ordi...

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