ABSTRACT
Cycling achieved remarkable popularity from the 1880s onwards. This followed a decade of rapid technological improvements and increased production. This new form of transport intruded rapidly into the world of walking; cities had been dominated for centuries by the need to travel on foot, and now this was no longer the case. In many respects, cycling had a greater impact on mobility patterns than any other form of transport in the 19th century, because of its wide reach across the population. Fashion changed too, for people began to use the bicycle for recreational outings, mainly from their homes to parks or the near countryside. To a lesser extent it became an accomplished way to explore, including other countries, for those who had the time and resources.
