Books Jan 16, 2019 at 4:00 am

The Lost History of Female Bicycle Explorers

Tessa Hulls argues that bikes are cool toys for adventures and tools for social liberation.

Rich Smith
In the early 1900s, bicycles allowed women to leave the home unchaperoned. Tessa Hulls
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Tessa- you rock!

CMDwannabe on January 23, 2019 at 12:37 PM Report this
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"I think the strongest critique of the system lies in demonstrating the viability of living outside of it"
And she gives Mozart an "8" but can't dance to it.

u insult u on January 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM Report this
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Odd she doesn't mention the interplay between cycline and women's clothing---Amelia Bloomer's Turkish pants and skirts were given a big boost as cycling attire.

attitude devant on January 29, 2019 at 11:27 AM Report this
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Obligatory http://www.harkavagrant.com/index.php?id=331

Mtn. Beaver on January 29, 2019 at 3:00 PM Report this

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