The Self-Propelled Voyager : How the Cycle Revolutionized Travel

This book recounts how cycling opened the world for not only those who rode but also for the armchair travelers who read with interest the cyclists’ accounts of faraway places. Following a brief history of the development of the cycle this book chronicles the journeys of the men and women who used the cycle to explore the world, showcasing the rise and fall of cycling interest. The book reminds readers that since the cycle’s first appearance, people have always enjoyed traveling in the slow lane.