

1896 TikTok before TikTok existed — 100+ cyclists charge at you in 60 seconds.
Practical Effects
100+ actual humans on bikes, no CGI, just organized chaos.
Editing
One continuous shot — they really said 'we'll fix it in... never.'
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 1890s cycling craze was revolutionary for women — 'bloomers' scandalized society and bicycles = freedom.
This was likely shot by the Lumière brothers' operators, making it early documentary propaganda for the bicycle industry.