1].Leonardo da Vinci was NOT the inventor of the bicycle.
which the artist made between 1480 and 1510, there is a drawing that looks pretty similar to today's bicycle... However,
1].Leonardo da Vinci was NOT the inventor of the bicycle.which the artist made between 1480 and 1510, there is a drawing that looks pretty similar to today's bicycle... However,
2. The first mountain bike weighed 35 kg.
Ok, so the Italians didn't invent the bike as a whole. But they DID invent the mountain bike:
2. The first mountain bike weighed 35 kg.Ok, so the Italians didn't invent the bike as a whole. But they DID invent the mountain bike:
3. The longest bike in the world steals the show from many a swimming lane.
It measures a full 47.5 m and entered the Guinness Book of Records in 2024..
3. The longest bike in the world steals the show from many a swimming lane.It measures a full 47.5 m and entered the Guinness Book of Records in 2024..
4. The most expensive bike in the world narrowly avoids being cruel to animals.
Exceptional British artist Damien Hirst is known for his work with animals.
4. The most expensive bike in the world narrowly avoids being cruel to animals.
Exceptional British artist Damien Hirst is known for his work with animals.
5. Tour de France winners ride at an average speed of 40 km/h.
Double Tour de France Winner Jonas Vinegar had an incredible average speed of 42.03 kilometers per hour during the 2022 Tour.
5. Tour de France winners ride at an average speed of 40 km/h.
Double Tour de France Winner Jonas Vinegar had an incredible average speed of 42.03 kilometers per hour during the 2022 Tour.
6. Cycling costs 16 times less than driving a car.
Calculating how much individual modes of transportation cost us at a societal level is a rather complicated task,
6. Cycling costs 16 times less than driving a car.Calculating how much individual modes of transportation cost us at a societal level is a rather complicated task,
7. Some luxury bikes are cheaper than the new S-Works.
Haute couture and bicycles don't have much in common per se.
7. Some luxury bikes are cheaper than the new S-Works.Haute couture and bicycles don't have much in common per se.
8. The fastest cyclist in the world beats any average car.
Since September 2018, the US-American cyclist Denise Mueller-Kroenke has held the world record for the fastest speed ever achieved on a bicycle.
8. The fastest cyclist in the world beats any average car.
Since September 2018, the US-American cyclist Denise Mueller-Kroenke has held the world record for the fastest speed ever achieved on a bicycle.