Women on Wheels

Name: Women on Wheels
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781621062073
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The Scandalous Untold History of Women in Bicycling from the 1880s to the 1980s

By April Streeter

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Women on Wheels traces a century of women's cycling history, highlighting their fight for inclusion in sport and transportation. April Streeter explores both the thrilling races and the barriers women faced, from 19th-century shows to modern competitive cycling, revealing cycling's evolving meaning for women and their communities.
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This book suits readers interested in sports history, feminist perspectives, and cycling enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of women's impact on the sport.

A feminist history of bicycling for sport and adventure spans a century of women who changed the world from two wheels

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Women on Wheels by April Streeter offers a feminist history of bicycling for sport and adventure, spanning 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. At other times, they 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.

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Praised for thorough research and spirited storytelling, reviewers commend Women on Wheels for illuminating women's overlooked roles and perseverance in cycling. Elly Blue calls it a captivating recovery of lost stories, while others find it inspiring and thought-provoking about gender and sport.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781621062073

Publisher: Microcosm Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Microcosm Publishing

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 198

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About the Author

April Streeter writes and bikes from Portland, Oregon. Her career has included five years as correspondent for Sweden, Norway, and the Baltic nations for Windpower Monthly magazine, two years as managing editor for Sustainable Industries magazine, and many years as correspondent of Tomorrow magazine and blogger for TreeHugger.com. She's also on Instagram @womenonwheels.