Course

Penny Farthing Racing: History & Speed

Discover the thrilling world of high-wheel bicycles, from their Victorian racing heritage to modern speed records and competitive events

Taught by

Thomas Humber

Founder of Humber Cycles and one of the pioneering figures in bicycle manufacturing during the penny-farthing era of the 1870s. As a master craftsman who revolutionized bicycle design and racing, I've personally built and raced penny-farthings, setting speed records in Victorian England.