![Cycling - 1895 how to get on](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/4977442722_a510960c17.jpg)
Then there is this overly complex (given that it is intuitive) explanation of how to pedal a bike.
In the early days, even for a general audience there was detailed explanation of the mathematics of gearing -nowadays we probably err the other direction with too little.
There is the inevitable guidance on attire, for women in particular.
![Cycling - 1895 womens attire](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/4976832199_c709da2794.jpg)
All from Cycling for Health and Pleasure, published in 1895.
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