Human-powered transport

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Human-powered transport is the movement of people (locomotion) and goods through their own power, or the power of other humans. It, along with animal-powered transport, are the first instances of transport before machines, though machines have been used to enhance human-powered movement.

Examples include:

• Bicycle
• Canoeing
• Ice skate
• Rickshaw
• Roller skate
• Rowing
• Scooter
• Skateboard
• Skiing
• Swimming
• Walking

See also

• Human powered vehicle
• Animal-powered transport
• Locomotion
• Sidewalk