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The bicycle was introduced in the 19th century in Europe by German Inventor Karl von Drais. He is credited with developing the first bicycle. He introduced it to the people in Paris in 1818. It is supposed to originate from the human-powered vehicle called Draisines. Drais invented a walking machine that would help him get around the royal gardens faster. It was known by many names, including the “velocipede,” “dandy horse,” “hobby-horse,” “draisine” and “running machine. It had no pedals and its frame was a wooden beam. It had two same-size in-line wheels with the front one steerable and mounted in a frame which was straddled. In 1839, Kirkpatrick MacMillan, a Scottish blacksmith, allegedly completed construction of a pedal driven…

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  Imagine the future of getting around in big cities. Do you see streets filled with electric cars, maybe even some that drive themselves? Right now, electric cars are getting a lot of attention. But there’s a twist. Experts think that in cities, electric bikes (e-bikes) might be the real stars, not cars. Here are 6 reasons why e-bikes – and not electric cars – are the future of urban transport: 1. Inefficiency of Space Cars, whether they are moving or not, need a lot of space. In cities, space is very limited. This makes cars an inefficient choice for city living – especially when you consider cars are parked at least 85% of the time. In a busy city,…

  Have you ever dreamed of living in a city where cycling is the norm? A city where bikes outnumber cars and cycling feels safe, easy, and enjoyable? Well, that dream is becoming a reality in many cities around the world. Three European cities have shown that with the right policies, infrastructure, and attitude, biking can be a viable, convenient, and desirable option for urban transportation. These Cities Have More Bikes Than Cars Cities with more bikes than cars – it seems like a long-forgotten concept. But at the start of the 20th century, it was completely normal. In fact, bicycles were the main form of transport in most cities. Not too long ago, the streets echoed with the whir…