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How did cycling as a sport start?

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Cycling as a sport officially began on May 31, 1868, with a 1,200-metre (1,312-yard) race between the fountains and the entrance of Saint-Cloud Park (near Paris). The winner was James Moore, an 18-year-old expatriate Englishman from Paris. read more

The 1880s as a start coincides well with the invention of the safety bicycle (non-penny farthing) in 1885/6 and Dunlop's invention of the pneumatic tire in 1888. The 1880s are the start of the golden era of cycling. read more

Cycling as recreation became organized shortly after racing did. In its early days, cycling brought the sexes together in an unchaperoned way, particularly after the 1880s when cycling became more accessible owing to the invention of the Rover Safety bicycle. read more

Mountain bike racing and riding boomed in the 80’s and 90’s and, though somewhat diminished in importance, still commands a large percentage of the cycling audience. In the 21st century, as in the last century, it is road cycling that commands the public’s attention. read more

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