Invention of the bike: play illuminates history and consequences!

Invention of the bike: play illuminates history and consequences!

On Sunday, January 19, 2025, the play "Lauf Rad, Run" of the Chawwerusch Theater will be performed in the Wilgartishalle in Wilgartswiesen. The performance begins at 3:00 p.m. and tells the story of Karl Drais, who is considered the inventor of the impeller. The play is designed by three cyclists and not only addresses the life and work of Drais ’, but also social issues such as poverty and inequality as well as the effects of the natural disaster through the volcanic eruption of the volcano Tambora.

The outbreak of the Tambora in 1815 led to dramatic climatic changes, which in 1816 entered history as a "year without summer". These changes had significant effects worldwide, including crop failures and hunger. At that time, Drais ’invention was an important means of transport because, unlike horses, it did not have to be fed. The positive feedback on the staging comes from Michael Schindler from the ADFC, who recommends the performance.

exploration of bicycle history

The history of the bicycle is closely linked to Karl Friedrich Drais, who had the Vélocipède patented in 1818, as on the website of Geo can be read. The design of this running machine was very similar to the modern bike and consisted of a two -wheeled construction with a handlebar and a saddle.

The Tambora volcanic eruption significantly influenced the spread of the bike. Due to the climatic changes, many people, especially in southwestern Germany, lose their food basis. Hissing led to starve or slaughtered horses. This situation increased the interest in alternative means of transportation such as bicycle. Just five years after the patent division, the bicycle developed into the "dream of all employees". The presentation in the Chawwerusch Theater wants to familiarize the audience in an exciting and entertaining way with this important episode of mobility history.

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