Old Wheelways: Traces of Bicycle History on the Land

During the later part of the 19th century, American cyclists played the role of adventurers as they embarked on journeys across unexplored territories. These cyclists were known as wheelmen and wheelwomen, and they developed a keen eye for observing suburban and rural landscape. They documented their expeditions through narratives, journalism, maps, photographs, and illustrations, and these contributions helped with the construction of roads and paths specifically designed for cycling, often referred to as "wheelways." Not only did they physically build these paths, but they also secured funding for them and advocated to lawmakers for their development. As a result of their explorations and efforts, the American landscape was profoundly influenced and altered, yet their valuable writings have been largely overlooked by landscape scholars.

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