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which is the first bicycle?

  1. Célérifère

  2. Lamshire

  3. Laufmaschine

  4. Velocipede
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Laufmaschine ('running machine'), invented by Karl von Drais in 1817, is considered the first bicycle. Also known as the 'Draisine' or 'hobby horse', it had no pedals but was propelled by pushing feet against the ground - the first two-wheeled human transport.

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