Club member Alan Naber explores the first attempts at 2-wheeled travel; the disbelief and fascination of being able to balance on two wheels in the early 1800s, the development of faster bicycles in the mid-1800s and their impact on society at the time.

Later, there is an explosion in cycling and adoption by the broader population, as bicycles became safer, cheaper and more practical.

The story covers Britain, Europe and the USA. For Australia, the changes in urban, rural and life in the goldfields are discussed.

This is a ticket event run by the South Perth Learning Centre $25 general public, $20 for members of SPLC.

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