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From wheelers to wheelies
Cycling became popular in the Victorian period. The first bicycle was invented in 1818, but it was only later that century that cycling really caught on as a sport. Both men and women took up cycling, despite some men believing that riding a bicycle was unladylike and a danger to women's health.
| Clubs were started to cater for cyclists, organising rides and giving advice on cycling safety and etiquette. The Warrington Bicycle Club was started in the 1870s and was the first club for cycling enthusiasts in the town. Other clubs followed, such as the Warrington Wheelers and the Warrington Road Club. |
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| The 1930s was the golden age for cycling. Motor cars were still expensive, but most people could afford a second-hand bicycle. It was an easy ride into the countryside from the centre of Warrington and, if you had stamina, it was not far to Wales and the coast. |
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| In recent years with more traffic on the roads there have been various campaigns for more cycle routes. Mountain biking has become a popular alternative to road biking. Clothing worn for cycling has also undergone a revolution with lycra shorts and cycle helmets now an essential part of the kit.
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