Source: wikibot/history-of-cycling
= History of cycling
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The history of cycling dates back to the early 19th century, with various developments leading to the modern bicycle as we know it today. Here’s a brief overview of key milestones in the history of cycling: \#\#\# Early Innovations (1810s - 1860s) - **1817**: The Laufmaschine, or "running machine," was invented by Baron Karl von Drais in Germany.