The Emergence of Bicycling and Automobility in Britain

In the late 19th century, bicyling and motoring offered new ways for a hardy minority to travel. Escaping from the ''tyranny'' of the train timetables, these entrepreneurs were able to promote private mobility when the road, technology and infrastructure were unequal to the task. With a moribund network out of town, poor roadside accommodation and few services, how could road traction persist and ...