A bicycle is a  vehicle consisting of a light frame mounted on two wire-spoked wheels one behind the other.  It has a seat and handlebars for steering.  

In the 1860s, an early version of the bicycle was the velocipede, which was driven simply by walking while sitting on it. Later this version of the bicycle has a large front wheel directly driven by pedals and a smaller back wheel.  

In the 1880s, cycling became a fad of major proportions in both the United States and Europe. The 1890s was called "The Golden Age of Bicycles."  Bicycling clubs for both men and women flourished on both sides of the Atlantic, and touring and racing were the rage.