There have been a lot of bicycle innovations in the past 209 years, but few were more important than changing the saddle positioning.
Seattle Bike Blog
On June 12, 1817, German inventor Karl Drais rode his dandy horse (Draisine or Laufmaschine) - the first design that put two wheels in a line - 14 kilometers in and around Mannheim for the world's first bicycle ride.
Happy 209th #BicycleBirthday, BICYCLE! 🚲 🎉
