Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number more than a billion worldwide, twice as many as automobiles.

Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide.

Bicycles were mass produced beginning in the 1880s.

* 2010: Bicycles begin to be phased out due to health and safety issues, 130 years after they were first used.

Bicycles have been promoted for their utilitarian strengths since before they were technically known as bicycles.

* Bicycles :-Bicycles were first used for the transmission of mail in Britain on August 1883.

Bicycles were used as a means of transportation in Jaeger Battalions, divisional Light Detachments and regimental organic Jaeger Companies.

Bicycles made at the Olney plant were manufactured so poorly that some Midwestern bike shops refused to repair them, claiming that the bikes would not stay fixed no matter how much labor and effort was put into them.

In the mid 1990's, Diamondback Bicycles made their Overdrive bike, and Specialized made their Crossroads bike with 700c wheels, but they were actually hybrid bicycles with frame and fork clearance for larger tires.

The Desperate Bicycles were an English new wave group who released a series of independent recordings in the late 1970s and inspired many other bands to do likewise.

In the second half of 1977, with a single in the market-place, the Desperate Bicycles were invited to perform at Eric's Club in Liverpool.

The Desperate Bicycles were a group of amateur musicians who remained determinedly independent.

Bicycles were just coming into fashion when he went to the University ; he was an enthusiast in the use of them and an admirable performer ; and when he appeared in riding costume at Harrow, with his tall figure mounted on the enormous machine that he rode, it was a sight to see.

Bicycles and transit are contributing in two important ways toward the success of businesses:

Bicycles are also allowed on rapid transit trains ( with a maximum limit of two per car ) at all times, although operators have discretion to refuse bicycles if a train is overcrowded.

With this Vehicles such as two wheelers like Motorbikes and Scooters, Auto Rickshaws, Cars, Bicycles, etc.

Bicycles are allowed to board any Chicago Transit Authority train (" the ' L '"), except during the hours of 7-9a and 4-6p on weekdays, up to two bikes per car.

Bicycles are a widespread mode of transportation at Southeastern, and bikeracks are adjacent to all major edifices.

Bicycles are often a good way for people to get to a public transportation station, but they need safe place to leave the bike if it's not a folding bicycle.

Second-hand Bicycles are being sold at low prices to the inhabitants of the region, allowing easy travel and transportation, while the income from the workshops is also used to finance local aid projects.

B. Priestley ’ s 1930 novel Angel Pavement: In October 1978 vocalist Danny Wigley expressed the motivation driving the Desperate Bicycles ' independent stance: “ The biggest hurdle is just believing you ’ ve still got some control over your life, that you can go out and do it ”.

Bicycles provide numerous benefits compared to motor vehicles, including exercise, an alternative to the use of fossil fuels, no air or noise pollution, much reduced traffic congestion, easier parking, greater maneuverability, and access to both roads and paths.

Bicycles can also be hired, though because of the unsealed roads and hilly terrain, these are more suitable for use around the Stanley area.

Bicycles and horses are permitted on established trails and roads.

* Bicycles ( on public roads only )

Bicycles are such a common means of transport in the area that many cycle paths have been built, even alongside main roads outside the town.

Huffy Bicycles had manufacturing and assembly facilities in Azusa, California ( closed in the late 1970s ), and Ponca City Oklahoma ( closed in the early 1980s ), but largely manufactured most of their bicycles in Celina, Ohio, and at one time was Celina's largest employer.

At its peak, BSA was the largest motorcycle producer in the world and engineers such as James Lansdowne Norton pioneered engineering in the city, helping Birmingham made motorbikes to win many awards for speed and quality. Bicycles have been manufactured in the Midlands ( mainly Birmingham and Coventry ) since the mid 19th century.

Joe Boyd, in his book White Bicycles – Making Music in the 1960s and elsewhere, describes how he was inadvertently responsible for their " conversion " when he introduced the band to Simons who, having become a Scientologist, persuaded them to enrol in his absence.

When the bicycle division of Piaggio, which also included Bianchi Bicycles was sold to the Swedish Grimaldi Industri group in 1997, Puch became part of Cycleurope.

Having successfully promoted and sold records by punk, very early Indie Pop and early post punk bands such as Buzzcocks, The Smiths and Desperate Bicycles, Travis began to manage acts and distribute bands such as Scritti Politti and began the label, which was informed by left-wing politics and structured as a co-operative.

Her second album, Piece by Piece ( including Batt's song " Nine Million Bicycles ") was released in September 2005, and to date has sold 3. 5 million copies in Europe, going to number one in the UK, The Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and achieving top five chart positions in eight other countries.

Bicycles came into the picture when Adam's curiosity was stirred by a high-wheeled bicycle he saw in Paris.

Osborne was a fan favorite in the mid 80s, being the highest paid BMX flatland professional ever after signing a contract with General Bicycles for around $ 100, 000 US.

Curiously enough, the greatest of all the Victorian cycle engineers, Professor Archibald Sharp, was against shaft drive ; in his classic 1896 book " Bicycles and Tricycles ", he writes " The Fearnhead Gear .... if bevel-wheels could be accurately and cheaply cut by machinery, it is possible that gears of this description might supplant, to a great extent, the chain-drive gear ; but the fact that the teeth of the bevel-wheels cannot be accurately milled is a serious obstacle to their practical success ".

The Desperate Bicycles pioneered the do-it-yourself ethic of punk, adopting a proselytising role exemplified by their ardent exhortation: " it was easy, it was cheap-go and do it !".

The song " Handlebars " ends with the Desperate Bicycles ' strident DIY rallying cry " it was easy, it was cheap-go and do it !".

The profit from that was used to finance the pressings of the Desperate Bicycles ' second single.

For the Desperate Bicycles, it was as though sloppiness and scrawniness became signs of membership in the true punk elect.

A BMX bike, an example of a bicycle designed for sport Bicycles can be categorized in different ways: e. g. by function, by number of riders, by general construction, by gearing or by means of propulsion.

Bicycles are often used by people seeking to improve their fitness and cardiovascular health.

The music video for the single " From a Distance " off of the Bicycles & Tricycles album by ambient house act, The Orb revolves around Doraemon.

* STP, a brand of bicycles marketed by Giant Bicycles

* Naked Custom Bicycles, founded by Sam Whittingham

; DMD: Direct-Mount-Derailleur-Initiated by Specialized Bicycles, this type of derailleur is bolted directly to bosses on the chainstay of the bike.

* GT Bicycles ( USA ), owned by Dorel Industries

Bicycles that are going to be used in abusive applications, such as freeride and BMX, will often incorporate a very heavy-duty chain guard that is designed to protect the chainrings from physical damage caused by impact with fixed objects ; also called ' bashguards ', these commonly replace a third ( large ) chainring.

*" Brimstone and Bicycles " by Mick Hamer of New Scientist, 29 January 2005

* GTR, a sub-brand of racing bicycles by GT Bicycles

* Bicycles Locked To Poles ( by John Glassie ( PHT )) 2005 / 06 / 30

* French Bicycles by Sheldon Brown

Bicycles and matola ( hitch-hiking ) are the most common means of transport, followed by regular buses and minibuses.

The Province of Ontario introduced a three-year trial ending October 2009 for these bicycles, which are now officially defined as Power-Assisted Bicycles by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation with specific parameters.