The History of Cycling: Origin and evolution of the bycicle sport

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT CYCLING? DO YOU WANT TO ENJOY THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF ONE OF THE MOST FANTASTIC SPORTS? Cycling is much more than a sport. It was in the 19th century that the bicycle began to take the form we recognize today. The invention of the "running machine" by Karl Drais in 1817, a precursor to the bicycle without pedals, paved the way for the development of more advanced vehicles.
As it became popular as a means of transportation, the first cycling competitions also emerged. Bicycle races soon became exciting spectacles, drawing crowds and cementing cycling as a sport. In 1903, the creation of the Tour de France cemented the idea that cycling could be an epic endurance event. Soon other major European events such as the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España emerged, cementing cycling as a sport rooted in European popular culture. In these pages you will discover the history of this wonderful sport and you will enjoy the many names that have forged their legend on a bicycle such as Fausto Coppi, Gino Bartali, Jacques Anquetil, Federico Bahamontes, Eddy Merckx, Lance Armstrong, Jan Ullrich... In this book you will discover:- The origin of the bicycle and the first prototypes of this vehicle.- The rise of the passion for cycling and the creation of the first competitions and clubs.- The birth of the first major competitions such as the Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia and the Tour of Spain.- The impact of the world wars on the development of cycling.- The emergence of cycling as a national sport in European countries.- Innovations in bicycles and sports equipment over time.- Italian legends such as Fausto Coppi or Gino Bartali- Jacques Anquetil and his reign in the Tour de France- Federico Bahamontes and other historic climbers- The incomparable legend of Eddy Merckx- The expansion of cycling beyond Europe and the first figures in America, Asia and Africa.- The rise of women's cycling and great pioneers such as Beryl Burton or Jeannie Longo- The advent of carbon bikes- The era of Lance Armstrong and the doping scandals in sport- The struggle between great athletes such as Froome or Pogacar- Epic victories, legendary breakaways and victories in the final sprint All this and much more for you to enjoy the history of one of the most wonderful sports on the planet!