What was transportation like before the invention of the bicycle ?

Question

I know Baron Karl Von Drais was one of the first to invent the bicycle (but there was no pedals) in 1817. And Pierre and Ernest Michaux were the first to invent the bike WITH pedals (1860s). So I'd like to know how people got around and their main transportation before the invention of the bicycle. (: thanks !

Answer 1

walking works best for poor people

when bikes first came out, only rich people could afford them

horses, canals, trains, all are more complicated and require different kinds of money and commitment from society



wle.

Answer 2

Walking is the old standby. Horses and boats have been used for 1000's of years. Canal's were built all over the place for moving goods. Canal's were replaced by railroads. Then you have bicycles, cars, trucks and airplanes.

Answer 3

well.. its actually a rather easy question



the answer is easy as well



mainly.. anything that could transport you from a place to another was acepptable, thus we used Horses and wagons.. indians used buffalos and bisons,



you will find rather funny that there was a man who actually created roller skates... but everyone thought he was crazy.. he never thought he would make a fortune if he had placed the on the market ;)

Answer 4

Horse and buggies

Answer 5

Walking, there were the amazing feet. :P