Abstract
The history of the bicycle includes both the technological advancements made in developing the modern bicycle and the social movements the bicycle has been associated with. This chapter first briefly reviews the evolution of the bicycle from a device with wooden wheels and no pedals to the range of utilitarian and racing bicycles available today. Then, the chapter focuses on the role of this relatively new transportation technology role in significant modern social movements, and how that role in social movements has framed our perception of the bicycle. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the bicycle in contemporary American society, and the challenges and opportunities associated with the bicycle as a means to support healthy communities.
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