Templepatrick sporting events 1880's

Templepatrick Sporting Events1880’s

John Sheldon – February 2014

Cycling in that era

ca 1887

Bicycling in that era

ca 1886

Bicycles of that era

ca 1886

Bicycles of that eraBeeston Humber Ordinary

Direct drive Wire spokes Solid tyresC. 1885

Bicycles of that eraDandy Horse or Velocipede

Playthings of Regency ‘bucks’ Wooden wheels Iron tyresC. 1810 – mid 1860s

Bicycles of that eraPedal Velocipede

Pedals on the front wheel Lever brake Spring saddleCycling became a sportc. 1864 Pierre Micheaux

Bicycles of that eraAmerican Star

Position of wheels reversed Safer from headers Variants had lever drivec. 1886

Bicycles of that eraEdlin Racing Safety

Chain drive Pneumatic tyresDunlop rode it himself Built in Garfield St. Belfastc. 1889

Cycles of that eraDublin Tricycle

Small front wheels Separate swivelling forksDunlop rode it himself For less intrepid travellersc. 1876

Templepatrick Amateur Athletic Club18th May 1883

Templepatrick Amateur Athletic Club

Templepatrick Amateur Athletic Club16th June 1883

Templepatrick Amateur Athletic Club16th June 1883Clubs that were represented





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Templepatrick sporting events 1880's