The first verifiable claim for a practically used bicycle belongs to German, Baron Karl Von Drais, a civil servant to the Grand Duke of Baden in Germany.
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Drais invented his "Laufmaschine" (German for running machine) in 1817.
It was the first commercially successful two-wheeled, steerable, human-propelled machine, which was nicknamed the hobby-horse or dandy-horse.
How bikes have changed since.
I can imagine the outfits have changed too.
I don't think the spandex pants were around back then.
Times have changed and so have the rules for when you are riding your bike.
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This also includes safety equipment which is required for your bicycle.
The NSW Centre for Road Safety advises it is the law to wear an approved helmet, securely fitted and fastened.
If you ride at night or in hazardous weather conditions, you MUST display all of the following:
A steady or flashing white light on the front of the bike that is visible for at least 200 metres.
A steady or flashing red light on the rear of the bike that is visible for at least 200 metres.
A red reflector at the rear of the bike that is visible for at least 50 metres when illuminated by a vehicle's headlight on low beam.
These offences under the Road Rules 2014 can be enforced by Police resulting in fines for about $349 and $116.
A lot to pay for not having a helmet or a small light on your Bicycle.
Safe riding everyone!
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