The earliest known models of what would eventually become the bicycle were

created in the early 1800's. The initial design featured a two-wheeled draisine ,

which the user would walk with in order to move it forward. Later iterations of

the bicycle added pedals, which gave the device drastic new potential.

Designs have further changed throughout the years, but the device itself has

never fallen out of fashion. In fact, it seems that interest in cycling has reached

an all-time high in recent years. Cycling has come to be more than simply a

means of transportation these days; it has become a true lifestyle. And with

that newfound popularity, an entire culture has emerged that explores the

aesthetic and functional possibilities of the sport.