Cycling History Summary ⏳ Origins and Evolution: Cycling’s beginnings trace back to the early 19th century with the introduction of the “dandy horse” or “laufmaschine.” Throughout the years, cycling has evolved from its rudimentary wooden frame origins to the sleek, high-tech designs we see today.

The True Origin of Cycling, As We Know It Today Over the course of the 19th century, the addition of steering, pedals, speed, rubber tires and metal frames improved upon the original celerifere design. However, with the invention of the Rover in 1885, by John Kemp Starley, cycling as a pastime, sport and mode of transportation really came to rise.