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    The Dusk of The Bicycle Craze
    Socialising and Culture

    A lot has been written about the bicycle boom that marked the 1890s, the golden era of women’s cycling. By the dawn of the 20th century, however, the cycling excitement faded. So, what is the story of the fall of the bicycle craze?

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    The Dark Side of the Bicycle Craze: Domestic Cycling
    Socialising and Culture

    For Victorian women, the invention of the so-called safety bicycle represented nothing short of a revolution. It’s the 1890s and womankind is allowed to hop on a saddle and pedal towards greater independence. This era, known as the ‘bicycle craze’, marked a crucial point in…