High Wheel Collection

Engraving depicting a penny-farthing, also known as a high wheel, high wheeler and ordinary
5309444 Engraving depicting a penny-farthing, also known as a high wheel, high wheeler and ordinary, is a type of bicycle with a large front wheel and a much smaller rear wheel

Doug Pinkerton, high wheeler -2
Champion racing cyclist Doug Pinkerton racing his high-wheel, or penny farthing bicycle. First published The Sunday Correspondent Date: 1990

Doug Pinkerton, high wheeler -1
Champion racing cyclist Doug Pinkerton racing his high-wheel, or penny farthing bicycle. First published The Sunday Correspondent Date: 1990

Penny-Farthing accident, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
1275402 Penny-Farthing accident, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The penny-farthing, also known as the high wheel, high wheeler or ordinary)

London to Brighton Bike Ride, cyclists arrive at Brighton, East Sussex. 9th February 1969

Big wheel around 1867 / Hochrad um 1867, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19

48 inch, cutout, cutoutfacet, high wheel, high wheeler, nobody, ordinary, penny farthing, vintage, Dorling Kindersley Prints, 933069768

A French soldier riding a penny-farthing aka a high wheel, high wheeler and ordinary, 19th century. From Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

19th Century penny-farthing, artwork C018 / 7055
19th Century penny-farthing. Engraving of a penny-farthing bicycle from 1885. The penny-farthings, also known as the ordinary

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Step back in time and witness the thrill bicycles, also known as penny-farthings or high wheelers. With their iconic 48-inch wheels and distinctive cutout design, these extraordinary vehicles ruled the roads in the late 19th century. Daring riders like Doug Pinkerton braved the challenges of balancing on the tiny seat and pedaling furiously, leaving the ordinary bicycles far behind. However, the high wheel's danger and complexity were not lost on onlookers, as evidenced by the cautionary Penny-Farthing accident images. Fast forward to the 1960s, and the London to Brighton Bike Ride saw the return of these historical high wheels, adding a touch of nostalgia to the modern event. Originating around 1867, the high wheel's big wheel design was a marvel of engineering, inspiring awe and envy among those who dared to ride them. Join us as we explore the captivating history of the high wheel bicycle, a testament to human ingenuity and the spirit of adventure.