sport aid - Germany / Federal Republic of Germany 1991 - 100 Pfennig
Country | Germany / Federal Republic of Germany |
Issue Date | 1991 |
Face Value | 100.00 |
Color | yellow |
Perforation | K 13 3/4 |
Printing Type | Six-color offset printing |
Stamp Type | Postage stamp |
Item Type | Stamp |
Chronological Issue Number | 1373 |
Chronological Chapter | GER-BRD |
SID | 479573 |
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Cycling has become increasingly popular in recent years among all sections of the population. According to statisticians are 40 million bicycles in German cellars and garages; Between four and five million bicycles are delivered every year to the trade. The growing environmental awareness and the ever-increasing use of the bicycle in daily commuting, leisure and sports have contributed much to its high status. More than 170 years ago, the Karl Friedrich Christian Freiherr Drais von Sauerbronn from Karlsruhe patented the steerable running machine, predecessor of today's bicycle. In the following years, the bicycle began an indescribable triumphal procession around the world. The simplicity of the ever-usable, environmentally friendly vehicle is still documented today in the form that has remained unchanged for decades. Organized cycling is over 100 years old. In 1884, various cycling clubs in Magdeburg joined together to form the German Cyclists' Association. The offer in cycling is divided into top and mass sports. Cycle tours and Everyman events show the highest growth rates in recent years. In elite sports, cycling, biking, cycling, and the Off-Road disciplines Bicycle Moto Cross (BMX) and Mountain Bike are also offered. Licensed are students, teenagers, women, amateurs and professional drivers. In 1991, the Federation of German Cyclists hosted for the fourth time since 1954 the wheel world championships on track and road in Stuttgart. Also indoor cyclists, BMX and mountain bikers compete once a year at World Championships. From the variety of individual disciplines are the four- and one-on-road competitions and the Sprint, the points race, individual pursuit (each for amateurs and women), time trial and team pursuit (only amateurs) on the track in the program Olympic Games.