28M views · 123K reactions | The evolution of the bicycle.  1817-1819: The Velocipede or Draisine 1860s: Boneshaker 1870s: Penny-farthing (or the high-wheel bicycle) 1880s: Safety bicycle (or the Rover) 1950s-1960s: Road bicycle | GIGadgets | Facebook

Bicycle Face: Made Up Misogyny In the late 19th century bicycles became popular, and women embraced them as a symbol of freedom and independence. Doctors, often men, began to warn women about the supposed dangers of cycling, including the development of "bicycle face". This condition was described as a face that was either flushed or pale, with drawn lips, dark shadows under the eyes, and a general expression of weariness. The goal was to instill fear and discourage women from cycling, as it was