Bicycles

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Bicycles

• What are they and where did they come from?

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What is a bicycle?

• A bicycle, or bike, is a pedal-driven,
  human-powered vehicle with two wheels attached to
  a frame, one behind the other
  
• Bikes were first introduced in Europe in the
  1800s but are now the main means of
  transportation in countries such as China and the
  Netherlands.

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Uses of Bicycles

• Bikes are used as childrens toys
• Used for Military and Police applications
• Sport
• Health and Cardiovascular fitness

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Types of Bicycles Include

• Mountain Bikes Made for unpaved surfaces with
  thick frames, wide and knobby tires, and shock
  absorbers
  
• Road Bikes Lightweight aerodynamic frames with
  smooth narrow tires
  
• Stunt Bikes Small bikes with small tires and
  pegs used on ramps for BMX competition riding
  
• Stationary Bikes Non-moving bicycles with
  created resistance for physical exercise alone

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When and Where were bicycles first introduced?

• A.) The Ukraine 18th Century
• B.) Canada 19th Century
• C.) China 1900s
• D.) Europe 1800s

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WRONG ANSWER!!!

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Correct!

• Bicycles were introduced in Europe during the
  1800s
  
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