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Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance. I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a wheel…the picture of free, untrammeled womanhood.” —Susan B. Anthony in The New York World, February 2, 1896


























This March, we step-through the lens and down the rabbit hole with a focus on women’sbicycling: “Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate womenthan anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance. Istand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a wheel…the picture of free,untrammeled womanhood.” —Susan B. Anthony in The New York World, February 2, 1896 How women cycled their way to freedomBicycles helped women move forward in more ways than one. A Hidden History of Women CyclistsTake a [very short] ride along the long, uphill climb faced by women in the saddle Birth Of The Bike (video)Women cyclists are featured in this short film on cycling innovations. Bicycling and feminism (Wikipedia) Study: Cycling Rates Low Unless Women Are Riding Mens vs Womens Bikes: 5 Things You Need to KnowThe truth is that all bikes are unisex bikes and that the difference between those thatare marketed as “women’s bikes” and those that are marketed as “men’s bikes” is reallyonly a difference in size and fit. International Women’s Day: the rise of female Olympic cyclistsFrom total absence to gender parityMajor Knox Adventures hosts the annual “1928 Legacy Tour” To celebrate and amplify Black women's legacy of athleticism, sisterhood, and adventure on bikes and inthe outdoors. How bicycles boosted the women's rights movement (video) US Cities Are Failing Their Female CyclistsAmerica’s bike infrastructure isn’t meeting women’s needs. With a flood of governmentfunding and surging e-bike popularity, now’s the time to invest. How the Bicycle Paved the Way for Women's RightsThe technology craze of the 1890s meant fashion freedom and transportationindependence. Women’s Bikes: An Intersectional Look at the History of Women and their Bicycles Pedaling the Path to FreedomAmerican Women on Bicycles Bicycles and Cycling History: A Resource Guide With a nod to Susan B. Anthony, we rejoice in your bicycling -- the picture of free,untrammeled personhood. Enjoy your ride!
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