9 pioneers of women's cycling - BikeRadar

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Bike races existed almost as soon as the bike was invented and the sport really took off when the safety bicycle came about in the late 19th century. While the bicycle allowed a new freedom to women, racing them was not seen as a seemly activity for a respectable lady. However, there were a few daring women in those early days that dared to go against the grain and pioneered the sport we know and love today. Others have since followed in their footsteps and made further advances for women's cycling.

These are just a few of those women – this is by no means an exhaustive list.

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9 pioneers of women's cycling - BikeRadar