Bicycle Racing Collection

Pieper Cycles, 1900. Artist: Berchmans, Emile (1867-1947)
Pieper Cycles, 1900. From a private collection

Cycles Phebus, ca 1896. Artist: Gray (Boulanger), Henri (1858-1924)
Cycles Phebus, ca 1896. From a private collection

Société la Française, 1893. Creator: Pal (Jean de Paléologue) (1855-1942)
Societe la Francaise, 1893. Private Collection

Omega, 1897. Creator: Thiriet, Henri (1873-1946)
Omega, 1897. Private Collection

Deuxième Salon du Cycle, 1894. Creator: Forain, Jean-Louis (1852-1931)
Deuxieme Salon du Cycle, 1894. Private Collection

Cycles Americains, 1894. Creator: Clouet, Emile (active ca 1880-1900)
Cycles Americains, 1894. Private Collection

Tour de France, 17 July 1903. 1903 saw the first running of the Tour de France bicycle race. The event was staged over a 2428 kilometre route divided into 6 stages, finishing in Paris

Doux reve. Avoir une bicyclette Kymris, c. 1898. Creator: Grün
Doux reve. Avoir une bicyclette Kymris, c. 1898. Private Collection

Cycle Race, 1926. Creator: Ernst Kirchner
Cycle Race, 1926

Griffon Bicyclettes Motocyclettes, c. 1905. Creator: Matet, Jean (1870-1936)
Griffon Bicyclettes Motocyclettes, c. 1905. Private Collection

Cycles Terrot & Cie, c. 1900. Creator: Tamagno, Francisco (1851-1933)
Cycles Terrot & Cie, c. 1900. Private Collection

Falcon, 1896. Creator: Pal (Jean de Paleologue) (1855-1942)
Falcon, 1896. Private Collection

Deesse, 1898. Creator: Pal (Jean de Paleologue) (1855-1942)
Deesse, 1898. Private Collection

La Motocyclette Antoine. Creator: Gaudy, Georges (1872-1940)
La Motocyclette Antoine. Private Collection

Cycles Gladiator, c. 1900. Creator: Henri, Paolo (active 1900s-1910s)
Cycles Gladiator, c. 1900. Private Collection

Cycles Medinger, 1897. Creator: Bottini, Georges Alfred (1874-1907)
Cycles Medinger, 1897. Private Collection

Cycles Brillant - Exposition Universelle de 1900, 1899-1900. Private Collection

Metropole, 1893. Creator: Baylac, Lucien (1851-1913)
Metropole, 1893. Private Collection

Le Sanita, ca 1890-1895. Creator: Anonymous
Le Sanita, ca 1890-1895. Private Collection

Cycles Guyot, c. 1920. Creator: Anonymous
Cycles Guyot, c. 1920. Private Collection

Gladiator Cycle Company, 1905. Artist: Massias, Georges (active ca 1900)
Gladiator Cycle Company, 1905. From a private collection

Pourvu que j aie un pneu-velo Continental, c
Pourvu que j aie un pneu-ve lo Continental, c.1900. Private Collection

Phebus, 1898
Phe bus, 1898. Private Collection

Liberator Cycles, ca 1899. Private Collection

Cycles Clement, c. 1900. Private Collection

Cycles and cars Georges Richard, 1896. Artist: Fernel, Fernand (1872-1934)
Cycles and cars Georges Richard, 1896. From a private collection

Cycles Terrot & Cie, 1905. Artist: Tamagno, Francisco (1851-1923)
Cycles Terrot & Cie, 1905. From a private collection

Fongers Cycles, 1915. Artist: Schlette, F. G. (active 1900s-1910s)
Fongers Cycles, 1915. From a private collection

Crescent Cycles, 1899. Artist: Ramsdell, Frederick Winthrop (1865-1915)
Crescent Cycles, 1899. From a private collection

Cycles and cars Georges Richard, 1899. Artist: Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917)
Cycles and cars Georges Richard, 1899. From a private collection

L Etendard Francais Bicycles (Poster). Artist: Cheret, Jules (1836-1932)
L Etendard Francais Bicycles (Poster). Private Collection

Hinde Rijwielen Fabriek Amsterdam, 1896. Artist: Caspel, Johann Georg van (1870-1928)
Hinde Rijwielen Fabriek Amsterdam, 1896. From a private collection

Cycles Clement, 1898. Artist: Paleologue (Paleologu), Jean de (1855-1942)
Cycles Clement, 1898. From a private collection

Cycles Sirius, 1899. Artist: Gray (Boulanger), Henri (1858-1924)
Cycles Sirius, 1899. From a private collection

Ride a Stearns, 1896. Artist: Penfield, Edward (1866-1925)
Ride a Stearns, 1896. From a private collection

Manege Petit, 1899. Artist: Barrere, Adrien (1877-1931)
Manege Petit, 1899. From a private collection

Salon Pedal (Advertising Poster), 1897. Artist: Riquer Inglada, Alejandro de (1856-1920)
Salon Pedal (Advertising Poster), 1897. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Cycles Automobiles Legia, 1898. Artist: Gaudy, Georges (1872-1940)
Cycles Automobiles Legia, 1898. From a private collection

Delin Cycles Automobiles Moteurs, 1898. Artist: Gaudy, Georges (1872-1940)
Delin Cycles Automobiles Moteurs, 1898. From a private collection

Patin-Bicyclette Richard-Choubersky, 1895. Private Collection

Cycles Mentor (Poster), ca 1896. Artist: Anonymous
Cycles Mentor (Poster), ca 1896. From a private collection

Waverley Cycles, 1896. Artist: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Waverley Cycles, 1896. From a private collection

Bicycle race, c1900. French postcard

Maurice Garin, winner of the inaugural Tour de France, 1903. A print from La Vie au Grand Air, 24th July 1903. Garin was initially declared the winner of the Tour the following year as well

Maurice Garin winning the Paris-Brest cycle race, 1901. The race was organised by Le Petit Journal and Auto-Velo. Garin was one of the stars of early cycle racing, winning the first Tour de France

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"Bicycle Racing: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of bicycle racing. From the early 1900s to the late 1920s, these captivating images capture the essence of this thrilling sport. Pieper Cycles, 1900. Artist: Berchmans, Emile (1867-1947) Witness the birth with Pieper Cycles. The determination on the riders' faces reflects their passion for speed and competition. Cycles Phebus, ca 1896. Artist: Gray (Boulanger), Henri (1858-1924) Intricate details adorn these vintage bicycles from Cycles Phebus, showcasing both elegance and functionality as riders push their limits. Tour de France, 17 July 1903 The iconic Tour de France takes center stage as cyclists embark on a grueling journey through picturesque landscapes. This legendary race has become synonymous with endurance and triumph. Doux reve. Avoir une bicyclette Kymris, c. 1898. Creator: Grün Dreaming of owning a Kymris bicycle? This enchanting advertisement captures the joy that comes with riding one's own two wheels. Cycle Race, 1926. Creator: Ernst Kirchner Ernst Kirchner's artwork depicts an intense cycle race where athletes push themselves to surpass all limitations while spectators cheer them on passionately. Griffon Bicyclettes Motocyclettes, c. 1905. Creator: Matet, Jean (1870-1936) With Griffon Bicyclettes Motocyclettes at their disposal, racers embrace innovation by combining cycling with motorized elements - a testament to human ingenuity and progressiveness. Cycles Terrot & Cie. , c. 1900. Creator: Tamagno Francisco (1851-1933) Cycles Terrot & Cie.