Women on Wheels: The Scandalous Untold Histories of Women in Bicycling

by April Streeter

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1621062074
• ISBN13: 9781621062073
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 7.9"