Bicycles

First time I read something about bicycles

Posted October 18, 2016 4:13 PM

Your comment led me to a really interesting article regarding bicycles in WW1 as follows:

WW1 Bicycles in WW1 – “Bicycles Cyclists! Your King and Country Need You!”

In this long article many difference types of bicycles. Also featuring photos and cartoons. One refers to ‘The Field Telephone Operator – One of the many Phases of the Cyclists Soldier’s Work’. See link: https://bsamuseum.wordpress.com/ww1-military-bicycles-in-world-war-one-wwi/

Posted October 18, 2016 4:50 PM

by cyngast moderator

Bicycles were widely used by the British on the Western Front. In these orders, it looks like the 2nd Lt. and the four CQMSs were going to go ahead to the new area by bicycle.

There were cyclist companies attached to many divisions. The 8th Royal Dublin Fusiliers drew men from the 16th Division Cyclist Company as reinforcements, at least during their first year in France.

Posted October 18, 2016 8:08 PM

by ral104 moderator, scientist

http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205072271

Cyclist's didn't play much part as a mobile force during the trench warfare years, but at the start of the war and during the later phases, they were extremely useful.

Posted October 19, 2016 9:01 AM

by Stork

Here's some info on cyclist corps: http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/regiments-and-corps/army-cyclist-corps/

Posted October 23, 2016 6:44 PM

by cyngast moderator

Thanks, Stork! This is a good explanation of the corps.

Posted October 23, 2016 9:22 PM