Female Cyclist Collection

Trick cyclist Diavolo performing a loop the loop at the Royal Aquarium, London (litho)
7172759 Trick cyclist Diavolo performing a loop the loop at the Royal Aquarium, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Man on a Monocycle, 1890
LUX4815780 A Man on a Monocycle, 1890; (add.info.: A Man on a Monocycle, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Poster for Gladiator cycles, Manufacture francaise, 46 rue Lafayette Paris
1741336 Poster for Gladiator cycles, Manufacture francaise, 46 rue Lafayette Paris.; (add.info.: Poster for Gladiator cycles, Manufacture francaise, 46 rue Lafayette Paris.).

Thomas Stevens, English cyclist, the first to circumnavigate the Earth by bicycle
6030964 Thomas Stevens, English cyclist, the first to circumnavigate the Earth by bicycle, with his penny farthing (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Eingestaendnis (admission), a man tells his beloved lady his love, on an tricycle, 1889 (engraving)
UTD4920644 Eingestaendnis (admission), a man tells his beloved lady his love, on an tricycle, 1889 (engraving) by Heydel, Paul (1854)

A detail of an drawing with the title "Hunting chickens and hares with the penny-farthing " 1889 (engraving)
UTD4920668 A detail of an drawing with the title "Hunting chickens and hares with the penny-farthing " 1889 (engraving) by Heydel, Paul (1854)

Kinder-Waerterin " (nanny), illustration by Paul Heydel, a pushchair goes like a bicycle
UTD4920868 Kinder-Waerterin " (nanny), illustration by Paul Heydel, a pushchair goes like a bicycle, from the magazine Ueber Land und Meer

Bicycle for three persons, called tandem bicycle, 1898 (engraving)
UTD4920569 Bicycle for three persons, called tandem bicycle, 1898 (engraving) by Zasche, Theodore (1862-1922); (add.info.:, drawing by Theodor Zasche)

Dr. Rowe of Pan-American Union greets Argentinian cyclists after a two-and-a-half-year journey, 1936 (b/w photo)
5672334 Dr. Rowe of Pan-American Union greets Argentinian cyclists after a two-and-a-half-year journey, 1936 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brutal fight between soldiers and Bavarian officers in plain clothes, on a bicycle ride near Fuerth, Germany
LSE4326798 Brutal fight between soldiers and Bavarian officers in plain clothes, on a bicycle ride near Fuerth, Germany. Engraving in " Le petit journal" 14/8/1898. Selva Collection

A wedding at the end of the century, the young women left the city hall in Paris, riding a tandem
LSE4326582 A wedding at the end of the century, the young women left the city hall in Paris, riding a tandem, followed by their motorcycle ride. Engraving in " Le petit journal" 28/03/1897

The velocipedic surveillance service of the Spanish army, along the coast in Cuba
LSE4326746 The velocipedic surveillance service of the Spanish army, along the coast in Cuba, during the events of the American Hispano war (1898, for the independence of Cuba)

The new law: a police officer verbalizing a cyclist - in "Life in the open air"of May 1899, photograph
LSE4402214 The new law: a police officer verbalizing a cyclist - in " Life in the open air" of May 1899, photograph

Maneuvers in the north of France, military company of 90 cyclists, support of cavalry
LSE4326647 Maneuvers in the north of France, military company of 90 cyclists, support of cavalry. Engraving in " Le petit journal" 3/10/1897. Selva Collection

Bavarian soldiers attacking officers in civilian clothes in Germany (colour litho)
2818914 Bavarian soldiers attacking officers in civilian clothes in Germany (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A gunfight between two cyclists (colour litho)
2782272 A gunfight between two cyclists (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gunfight between two cyclists. Un Duel A Bicyclette)

Cyclists attacked in the Bois de Vincennes, Paris (colour litho)
2782210 Cyclists attacked in the Bois de Vincennes, Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyclists attacked in the Bois de Vincennes, Paris)

A Soldier during World War I, c. 1915 (b / w photo)
1729066 A Soldier during World War I, c. 1915 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

A Soldier Wearing a Gas Mask during World War I, c. 1915 (b / w photo)
1729065 A Soldier Wearing a Gas Mask during World War I, c. 1915 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

A Soldier during World War I, c. 1915 (b / w photo)
1729063 A Soldier during World War I, c. 1915 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century)

Bicycles in Shangai, 1900 (ink & colour on paper)
1729114 Bicycles in Shangai, 1900 (ink & colour on paper) by Chinese School (20th century); (add.info.: Chine: les premieres bicyclettes a Shangai en 1900)

Parade, Georgetown, Colorado, 1897 (b / w photo)
DPL415482 Parade, Georgetown, Colorado, 1897 (b/w photo) by Dalgleish, George (fl.1897); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; © Denver Public Library

Poster advertising Peugeot bicycles (colour litho)
PER360369 Poster advertising Peugeot bicycles (colour litho) by Lobel-Riche, Almery (1877-1950); Private Collection

Father Christmas on a bicycle (litho)
7148268 Father Christmas on a bicycle (litho) by May, Charles F (b. c. 1817); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Christmas on a bicycle)

New version of the legend of Faust (colour litho)
2818498 New version of the legend of Faust (colour litho) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: New version of the legend of Faust. La Legende de Faust, Version nouvelle)

Cycling, Illustration for Chums (colour litho)
5935872 Cycling, Illustration for Chums (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Lady Cyclists in Battersea Park (litho)
1100046 Lady Cyclists in Battersea Park (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Cyclists in Battersea Park)

Cycling in Hyde Park (colour litho)
558066 Cycling in Hyde Park (colour litho) by Hurst, Hal (b.1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cycling in Hyde Park. From a supplement to Vanity Fair of 11 June 1896)

New version of the legend of Faust (colour litho)
2818499 New version of the legend of Faust (colour litho) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: New version of the legend of Faust. La Legende de Faust, Version nouvelle)

Cycle Ambulance as used in the German Army (engraving)
1606587 Cycle Ambulance as used in the German Army (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cycle Ambulance as used in the German Army)

Bicycle Polo at the Crystal Palace (litho)
1597977 Bicycle Polo at the Crystal Palace (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bicycle Polo at the Crystal Palace)

Impatient Isabel (colour litho)
7157015 Impatient Isabel (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Impatient Isabel)

Progres. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101396 Progres. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Progres)

The General Election (engraving)
1600254 The General Election (engraving) by Hurst, Hal (b.1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Election, " She stoops to conquer")

Hyde Park, 1896 (litho)
1605531 Hyde Park, 1896 (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hyde Park, 1896. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 April 1896)

1899 (engraving)
1593098 1899 (engraving) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1899. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Christmas Number 1899)

Rival Attractions, Pedal or Paddle? (engraving)
1615789 Rival Attractions, Pedal or Paddle? (engraving) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rival Attractions, Pedal or Paddle)

Men and women bicycling in London, 1890s (b / w photo)
7193444 Men and women bicycling in London, 1890s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men and women bicycling in London, 1890s)

Duke of Marlboroughs dandy-horse (engraving)
7192736 Duke of Marlboroughs dandy-horse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke of Marlboroughs dandy-horse)

The "Boneshaker"or Bicycle of 1868 (engraving)
7186822 The " Boneshaker" or Bicycle of 1868 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Boneshaker" or Bicycle of 1868)

An early "Rover"(engraving)
7160528 An early " Rover" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An early " Rover." Illustration for Travel)

"Salon Pedal"Publicite pour une piste de cyclisme a Malaga (Espagne)
FIA5387285 " Salon Pedal" Publicite pour une piste de cyclisme a Malaga (Espagne) - Lithographie de Alexandre de Riquer i Ynglada (1856-1920)

Early cycling, going to Hobby Fair, 1835 (colour litho)
7153630 Early cycling, going to Hobby Fair, 1835 (colour litho) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early cycling, going to Hobby Fair)

London: Cycling day in Rotten Row, 1895 (b / w photo)
7165306 London: Cycling day in Rotten Row, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cycling day in Rotten Row, 1895)

The "Xtraordinary"(engraving)
7160532 The " Xtraordinary" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Xtraordinary." Illustration for Travel)

The "Boneshaker"(engraving)
7160530 The " Boneshaker" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Boneshaker." Illustration for Travel)

The "Kangaroo"(engraving)
7160526 The " Kangaroo" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Kangaroo." Illustration for Travel, An Illustrated Monthly Magazine)

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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, female cyclists were breaking barriers and defying societal norms. These brave women took to the streets on their bicycles, challenging traditional gender roles and embracing a newfound sense of freedom. One captivating engraving from 1889 titled "Eingestaendnis" depicts a tender moment between a man and his beloved lady. With love in his eyes, he admits his feelings while they ride together on a tricycle. This image captures the joyous spirit of these pioneering women who found love while pedaling through life. Another intriguing engraving from the same year showcases an adventurous scene titled "Hunting chickens and hares with the penny-farthing. " Here, we witness fearless female cyclists fearlessly pursuing their prey on these iconic high-wheeled bicycles. Their determination and skill demonstrate that nothing could stand in their way. The illustration by Paul Heydel titled "Kinder-Waerterin" transports us to 1889 when pushchairs resembled bicycles. This innovative design allowed nannies to effortlessly transport children while enjoying the thrill of cycling themselves. It exemplifies how even childcare duties couldn't hinder these women's passion for cycling. A fascinating glimpse into history is captured in an engraving from 1898 showcasing a tandem bicycle designed for three persons. This unique contraption symbolizes unity as couples or friends embarked on thrilling adventures together, sharing laughter and creating lasting memories along the way. Dr. Rowe's remarkable journey comes alive in a black-and-white photograph from 1936 as he greets Argentinian cyclists after completing an incredible two-and-a-half-year trip around the world by bicycle. His achievement serves as inspiration for all those who dare to dream big and embark on extraordinary journeys. Thomas Stevens' portrait reminds us that English cyclist was not only an adventurer but also made history as he became the first person to circumnavigate Earth solely by bicycle riding his trusty penny farthing.