Cyclists Collection

Downland Rambles, BR poster, 1950s
Poster produced for British Railways (BR) promoting rail services to the East Sussex coast, showing a panoramic view of the cliffs of Beachy Head at Eastbourne

Novelties at the Stanley Cycle Show (coloured engraving)
729129 Novelties at the Stanley Cycle Show (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Novelties at the Stanley Cycle Show at the Crystal Palace)

Mont Ventoux, Provence, France, Europe

Cyclists including Lance Armstrong and yellow jersey Alberto Contador in the Tour de France 2009, at the Grand St. Bernard Pass, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Bike race between Girona and the Aragonese front (14th-18th April 1937)

Motorbike racing - Tourist Trophy Race
Motorcycle race - high speed cornering in the great Tourist Trophy Race. Date: 1932

Teignmouth-Shaldon Toll
The Teignmouth-Shaldon Toll Bridge, over the River Teign, Devon, England. Date: 1950s

Herne Hill Velodrome, cyclists ready to start 1900
Start of the Century Cup, in the velodrome, south London. Date: 1900

Cyclists ascending Honister Pass, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The 24 hour Bicycle Race at Herne Hill, 1892
Photograph showing the Cyclists participating in the 24 hour Bicycle race at Herne Hill velodrome, on the 22nd July 1892, shortly before the start. The race was won by F.W

Soldier on bicycle, Hanoi, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Cyclists & Windmills
Three men cyclists admire the the two windmills at Outwood, Surrey, England. The left one was built in 1665 and still stands today. The right, built 1790, blew down in a gale 1960

Mountain bikers stop on their circuit of Mont Blanc to look at Western Europes highest mountain

Victorian Women Cyclists Pushing their Bicycles, c. 1898
Photograph showing a group of women pushing their bicycles up a hill; probably somewhere in England in the summer of 1897

People cycling alongside Swan River, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Kaufmann Lady Cycle Troupe refined trick cyclists. One bicycle in photograph with the lady cyclists wearing ruched shorts to the knee, long sleeved blouses, tights and flat shoes

The Humorist - Easter Number front cover, Heath Robinson
Spring Handicaps. Front cover of The Humorist magazine featuring a glorious cartoon by William Heath Robinson showing the chaos created on the roads by spring romances. Date: 1937

The Chalet du Cycle in the Bois de Boulogne, c. 1900 (oil on panel)
XIR32841 The Chalet du Cycle in the Bois de Boulogne, c.1900 (oil on panel) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 53.5x65 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

Victorian Women Cyclists Descending a Hill, c. 1898
Photograph showing a group of women descending a hill on their bicycles; this image was probably taken somewhere in England in the summer of 1897. Note the haystacks on the right of the image

UK, England, Cambridge, Jesus Green in Autumn

The Plymouth stage of the Tour De France. 29th June 1974

Cyclist beside the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

A splendid cabinet photograph of two well-dressed women standing proudly with their bicycles. Date: circa 1890s

Bargate Below Bar, Southampton, Hampshire. Date: circa 1920s

Thatthe Mokgo Hpaya Pagoda in Nuang U, Bagan, Myanmar
Cyclist at Thatthe Mokgo Hpaya Pagoda in Nuang U, Bagan, Myanmar (Burma) Date: 2016

Bike racing at Swanley fete. 1936

Brigade Cycle Race, Crystal Palace, South London
London Fire Brigade Cycle Race at the Sports Centre, Crystal Palace, South London

Cyclists Weathervane
An unusual cyclists weathervane, seen at Toft, Cambridgeshire, England. Date: 1930s

Herne Hill Arena, 1948 London Olympic Games
Track cycling events were held in Herne Hill Arena in South London for the XIVth Olympiad. Olympic cycling comprised of road racing and track cycling

Cycling in New York
New Woman. Female bicyclist and onlookers on Riverside Drive, near Grants tomb

Union Workhouse, Hertford
A view of Hertford Union workhouse, Hertfordshire, opened in around 1869 on Ware Road, Hertford. The imposing three-storey building has a clock tower at its centre

The Humorist Easter Number 1938
The Humorist Easter Number front cover illustrated by William Heath Robinson featuring two exhausted cyclists sleeping off a picnic lunch, unaware that somebody is riding away on their tandem bicycle

Penny Farthing Trick Cyclists at the Circus, c. 1888
Engraving showing two acrobats performing tricks on a Penny Farthing bicycle during a circus show, c.1888

Kaufmann Trick Cyclists at the London Hippodrome, 1901
Photograph of two of the Kaufmann troupe performing a bicycle trick at the London Hippodrome, September 1901

Victorian Cyclists and Motorists on a Snowy Road
Illustration showing the scene on a British road in the winter, circa 1899. In the foreground cyclists, two on a tandem, can be seen

Lenham, Kent, England
LENHAM, KENT, ENGLAND. Church Square. Brick and weatherboard cottages, including a small shop selling teas and new milk sodas for cyclists

Newark Watermill
Two young men, cyclists, take time out to stop and admire the splendid weatherboarded Newark Watermill, Pyrford, Surrey, England

Kennet and Avon Canal, Bath, Avon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Happy boys cycling through the streets of Toliara, Madagascar, Africa

Masai men, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Woman and man riding a tandem (chromolitho)
2817028 Woman and man riding a tandem (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman and man riding a tandem)

Cover design, county map of Hampshire for cyclists and tourists, in a series entitled Cruchleys County Maps of England, published by Gall & Inglis of London and Edinburgh. Date: early 20th century

A New way to travel to Brighton, 1864 (engraving)
XJF322593 A New way to travel to Brighton, 1864 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon of August 21st)

Wedding party on bicycles
A French wedding party on bicycles, all dressed in their best clothes. It was later made into a jigsaw puzzle -- see 10116545. Date: circa 1860s

Street scene bathed in early morning sunlight showing old American cars and cyclists, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Bicycles and motorbikes in downtown Bejing, China, Asia

Bermuda - Hamilton - Street Scene
A hive of activity on a main street in Hamilton, Bermuda

Two Cyclists (Photo)
Father and daughter set off on their bicycles - she a little apprehensively

Cycling in Yorkshire
Two cyclists take a break on a bridge over the River Nidd at Knaresborough (in the West Ridings of Yorkshire) & admire the viaduct

Latest sensation at the Crystal Palace, French Mademoiselle Dutrien (le fleche humaine), the human arrow, performing at Crystal Palace, London

Mountain biker descending a forest trail at sunset, surrounded by trees and raising dust, Baldy Mountain, Nelson, BC, Canada, North America

Poster - Cie Francaise des Cycles - French Bicycle Company
Poster - Cie Francaise des Cycles. Date: circa 1895

Picture series Riddle, where is the third cyclist, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from around 1900, public domain, exact date unknown

The Acacia Avenue in Bois de Boulogne during the Flower Festival, near Paris, France, historical illustration circa 1893, Europe

Historical bicycles, 19th century

German trading stamp, "Sportsleute und Radfahrer schuetzen sich vor Husten, Heiserkeit, Katarrh durch Wybert-Tabletten. Vorraetig in allen Apotheken u Drogerien

4 four woman on a bicycle tour, arguing, discussing, girl, summer, bicycle

Historic photograph, racing cyclists, around 1912

Historical image, couple on a motorcycle with sidecar, ca. 1921

Historical image, man on a motorcycle, ca. 1922

Historic photograph, man on a bicycle, around 1925

Historic photograph, motorcycle race

4 motorcyclists on the road, historic picture from about 1940

Germany, Berlin, 02.10.1991, intersection blockade Potsdamer Strasse / Buelowstrasse, after the death of a cyclist, skull mask, Europe

Germany, Berlin, 02.10.1991, intersection blockade Potsdamer Strasse / Buelowstrasse, after the death of a cyclist, skull mask, Europe

Germany, Berlin, 2 October 1991, Potsdamer Strasse / Buelowstrasse intersection blockade, after the death of a cyclist, Europe

Germany, Berlin, 02.10.1991, Police rush demonstrators after an intersection blockade / sit-in blockade, Potsdamer Strasse / Buelowstrasse, after the death of a cyclist, Europe

Germany, Merseburg, 15.01.1992, cyclist, cars, barrier, Europe

Germany, Merseburg, 15.01.1992, cyclist, cars, barrier, Europe

Germany, Greppin, 31/03/1992, village between Wolfen and Bitterfeld, sports facility, V.f.B, Preussen 1911 e.V. GREPPIN, Europe

Germany, Greppin, 31 March 1992, village between Wolfen and Bitterfeld, Europe

Germany, Greppin, 31 March 1992, village between Wolfen and Bitterfeld, cyclist, Europe

Germany, Berlin, 19 January 1991, demonstration against the Gulf War, on Alexanderplatz, a car is blocked, Europe

GDR, Berlin, 7.1.1990, 1st bicycle demonstration in East Berlin, cyclists are nice people

GDR, Stralsund, 23.09.1988, lido, at the Bodden of Stralsund, playground, slides, climbing frame, cyclists

Poland, Gdansk, 24.8.1988, street scene in Gdansk, street cafe, bicycle tourists, Europe

A bicycle tour through the Alsace, here on 11.05.1994 near Kayserberg, on a vineyard route is not only an effort but also a feast for the eyes in terms of landscape and towns

A bicycle tour through the Alsace, here on 11.05.1994 near Kayserberg, on a vineyard route is not only an effort but also a feast for the eyes in terms of landscape and towns

Two acrobats on a bicycle, 1930s, Germany, Europe

Three racing drivers with toy racing figures, ca. 1921, 1920s, exact location unknown, Germany, Europe

Historical image 1930s of a city street, Half-timbered houses, stores, a pharmacy, an oldtimer car, cyclist, people on the sidewalk, big clock of a watch and gold store, furniture store Moebel Laue

Children, walkers, cyclists crowded the motorway at the Kamen intersection on 9 December 1973, the 3rd carless Sunday due to the oil crisis. The motorway could only be used with special permission

Children, walkers, cyclists crowded the motorway at the Kamen intersection on 9 December 1973, the 3rd carless Sunday due to the oil crisis. The motorway could only be used with special permission

Children, walkers, cyclists crowded the motorway at the Kamen intersection on 9 December 1973, the 3rd carless Sunday due to the oil crisis. The motorway could only be used with special permission

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"Cyclists: Masters of the Road, Conquerors of Mountains, and Adventurers of the World" Embarking on a journey through time and continents, they have left their tire tracks across history. From the picturesque Downland Rambles captured in a vintage BR poster from the 1950s to Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador donning yellow jerseys in the thrilling Tour de France of 2009, these pedal-powered warriors have always pushed boundaries. In Mont Ventoux, Provence's crown jewel nestled in Europe's heart, cyclists challenge themselves against its unforgiving slopes. Their determination mirrors that of motorbike racers who fearlessly compete in the legendary Tourist Trophy Race. Rewinding back to 1892 at Herne Hill's iconic velodrome, we witness an exhilarating spectacle - The 24-hour Bicycle Race. Cyclists tirelessly pedaling under moonlit skies showcase their endurance and passion for this timeless sport. The Teignmouth-Shaldon Toll takes us on a scenic coastal route where cyclists soak up breathtaking views while embracing freedom on two wheels. Meanwhile, amidst Lake District National Park's rugged terrain lies Honister Pass - a formidable ascent conquered by brave souls seeking adventure. Windmills stand tall as silent witnesses to countless revolutions made by dedicated riders determined to conquer both distance and wind resistance. Even soldiers find solace on bicycles as they navigate Hanoi's bustling streets during Indochina's turbulent times. Mountain bikers pause mid-circuit around Mont Blanc; their adrenaline-fueled escapades remind us that nature is best explored with sweat-soaked brows and mud-splattered smiles. Traveling back further into history reveals Victorian women pushing their bicycles forward with unwavering resolve - pioneers defying societal norms one revolution at a time. Across oceans lies Swan River in Perth where people leisurely cycle alongside its tranquil waters; here cycling becomes not just an athletic pursuit but also a means of connecting with nature and embracing the beauty of Western Australia.