Last Updated: April 28, 2026 The bicycle was invented in 1817 by Karl von Drais, a German baron who created the “Laufmaschine” or “running machine” — a wooden two-wheeler propelled by pushing your feet on the ground. Pedals didn’t appear until the 1860s when Pierre Michaux added them to the front wheel, creating the “vélocipède.” … Continue reading Who Invented The Bicycle? The History Of The Bike