Women on Wheels: The Scandalous Untold History of Women in Bicycling from the 1880s to the 1980s (Bicycle Revolution)

by April Streeter

Paperback, 2021

Status

Available

Local notes

629.22 Str

Barcode

6783

Collection

Publication

Microcosm Publishing (2021), 192 pages

Description

A feminist history of bicycling for sport and adventure spans a century of women who changed the world from two wheels. This vivacious tale, peppered with fascinating details from primary sources, shows how women were sometimes the stars of bicycle races and exhibitions, and other times had to overcome sexism, exclusion, and economic inequalities in order to ride. From the almost burlesque show races and creative performances of the 19th century to the evolution of cycling as a modern sport and form of transportation, April Streeter conveys the evolving emotional resonance of bicycling for women and their communities.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

192 p.; 9 inches

Pages

192

Rating

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