• Cycling Road

    Cycling has proved incredibly popular ever since bicycles were invented in the mid-18th century. It has featured in every Olympic Games.

EARLY POPULARITY
Bicycles were first developed in the mid-18th century and have been a popular form of transport ever since.

BIG LEAP FORWARD
In 1885, cycling took a big leap forward when J.K. Starley devised the chain-and-gearing system. Since then, engineers have embraced modern technology to build ever faster, sleeker and lighter bikes.

  • Federation

    Title:
    Cycling Federation of Turkmenistan

    E-mail:
    tkmcycling@gmail.com

    President: 
    Dowletgeldi Annayev

  • Quick Facts

    • The world manufactures about 100 million bikes each year
    • The word “bicycle” was not coined until the 1860s
    • Modern form was invented in Germany on Aug 12, 1817

Cycling road

Cycling has proved incredibly popular ever since bicycles were invented in the mid-18th century. It has featured in every olympic games.
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