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Evolution of bicycles from Celefire to Olympic sport
The article traces bicycle origins from Chevalier de Sirac’s Celefire of 1790 through early progenitors by Von Drais and Julian to Macmillan. It notes pedal invention in 1820 and speed gains to 14 mph, leading to today’s Olympic racing bikes. Murray Ohio Manufacturing is named official 1984 Olympic bicycle supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevalier de Sirac
de Sirac
Stoke Poges
England
Baron von Drais
Monsieur Julian
Julian
Kirkpatrick Macmillan
Los Angeles
Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company