10 Interesting Fact About The history of bicycles

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• The first bicycle in Indonesia was discovered in Batavia in 1869 and was used by the Dutch.
• During the colonial period, bicycles should only be used by Dutch and natives are prohibited from having it.
• In the 1920s, bicycles began to become popular among Indonesian people and became a means of cheap and efficient transportation.
• At that time, bicycles are usually used to transport merchandise or as a means of recreation.
• In the 1950s, bicycles became increasingly popular and became the main means of transportation in big cities in Indonesia.
• In the 1960s, the first bicycle factory was opened in Indonesia by BSA (British Small Arms) in the city of Surabaya.
• In the 1970s, motorbikes began to replace the bicycle position as the main means of transportation in Indonesia.
• However, bicycles are still used by the people of Indonesia as sports and recreation tools.
• In the 2010s, bicycles began to become a trend in Indonesia with many bicycle clubs and bicycle events held in several major cities.
• At present, the Indonesian government also promotes the use of bicycles as a means of transportation that is environmentally friendly and healthy.