Always Has Been: Chapter 1: Development of the Rode Safety Bicycle in 1907

In 1907, George Herbert Stancer's development of the rode safety bicycle marked a pivotal advancement in transportation. Featuring a chain-driven rear wheel and equal-sized wheels, it improved stability and usability over the dominant penny-farthing. This innovation made bicycles widely accessible, fueling a cycling boom in urban areas. It also influenced mobility patterns and stimulated economic growth in sectors such as bicycle manufacturing, road infrastructure, and cycling-associated leisure activities.