2. Baron Karl Dreis (1785- 1851, Karlsruhe) invented so called “running machine” (Laufmaschine) in around 1820. Later it was known as velocipede, draisine or “dandy horse”.

3. In 1860’s Pierre Michaux (1813-1883, Paris) improved “draisine” and it became much more practical.

4. In 1890’s safety bicycle or Niederrad became much more popular than velociped

5. Should women cycle!?

6. Advertisments from local newspaper

7. Maribor worker’s cyclist club around 1936

8. Bicycle density before WW II countrySlovenia (Yugoslavia) year19291938 population (app.)1,2 mio. (14 mio.) registered bicycles47.193 (115.546 )148.117 (372.399) bicycles per capita1/23 (1/117)1/8 (1/41)