Orașul în care s-a mers cu prima bicicletă din România. Când au descoperit-o locuitorii din București? • Newsweek România

The first bicycle in Romania appeared in Baia Sprie, Transylvania, around 1868, although it was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the time. This invention, which evolved from earlier designs, gained popularity in Bucharest shortly after. The bicycle's history traces back to 1817 with Karl Drais's 'running machine', leading to various improvements over the years. The first pedal bicycle was created by Kirkpatrick Mac Millan in 1839, followed by significant advancements in design and comfort, including the introduction of pneumatic tires by John Dunlop in 1887. By the late 19th century, bicycles became widely accessible, with notable mentions of their use in Romanian cities like Arad and Cluj. Bucharest residents first encountered bicycles in 1874 during a circus performance.