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Track cycling came first, then motorized pace bikes were invented to motorpace riders to speeds they couldn't otherwise achieve. There was some disagreement on what to call them initially, but they settled on "motor-cycle." After automobiles became popular, it was discovered that driving them on banked tracks like bicycles was fun!
Major by Todd Balf tells not only the story of America's first great professional cyclist, but also has a wealth of information about the early days of the sport and the transition to motorized racing.