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Women on the Move: The Forgotten Era of Women's Bicycle Racing
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- ISBN
- 9781496204172
- Book Title
- Women on the Move : the Forgotten Era of Women's Bicycle Racing
- Item Length
- 9.2in
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.3in
- Genre
- Sports & Recreation, History
- Topic
- Women, Cycling, General, History
- Item Width
- 6.1in
- Item Weight
- 24.7 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 360 Pages
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Product Information
The 1890s was the peak of the American bicycle craze, and consumers, including women, were buying bicycles in large numbers. Despite critics who tried to discourage women from trying this new sport, women took to the bike in huge numbers, and mastery of the bicycle became a metaphor for women's mastery over their lives. Spurred by the emergence of the "safety" bicycle and the ensuing cultural craze, women's professional bicycle racing thrived in the United States from 1895 to 1902. For seven years, female racers drew large and enthusiastic crowds across the country, including Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, and New Orleans--and many smaller cities in between. Unlike the trudging, round-the-clock marathons the men (and their spectators) endured, women's six-day races were tightly scheduled, fast-paced, and highly competitive. The best female racers of the era--Tillie Anderson, Lizzie Glaw, and Dottie Farnsworth--became household names and were America's first great women athletes. Despite concerted efforts by the League of American Wheelmen to marginalize the sport and by reporters and other critics to belittle and objectify the women, these athletes forced turn-of-the-century America to rethink strongly held convictions about female frailty and competitive spirit. By 1900 many cities began to ban the men's six-day races, and it became more difficult to ensure competitive women's races and attract large enough crowds. In 1902 two racers died, and the sport's seven-year run was finished--and it has been almost entirely ignored in sports history, women's history, and even bicycling history. Women on the Move tells the full story of America's most popular arena sport during the 1890s, giving these pioneering athletes the place they deserve in history.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
ISBN-10
1496204174
ISBN-13
9781496204172
eBay Product ID (ePID)
14038371807
Product Key Features
Book Title
Women on the Move : the Forgotten Era of Women's Bicycle Racing
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Women, Cycling, General, History
Publication Year
2018
Genre
Sports & Recreation, History
Number of Pages
360 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
1.3in
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
24.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Gv1049.G58 2018
Reviews
"Gilles's book is a window into a virtually unknown time in women's sports, and it is important because it adds to the history of female athletes who have overcome so many obstacles to be able to compete. It's also more evidence that women have always been more suited to sports than they've been given credit for, and that when they have the opportunity to train, they've always been just as capable as the men."--Britni de la Cretaz, Guardian, "Fans of sports, bike racing, and amazingly talented female athletes will delight in reading--and picturing as they 'round the corner-- Women on the Move ."--Evan Friss, Missouri Historical Review, "Roger Gilles's Women on the Move: The Forgotten Era of Women's Bike Racing gives due recognition to the achievements of Anderson and her rivals, breathes fresh life into stories that once gripped thousands of sports fans across America."--Feargal McKay, Podium Cafe, "Gilles's book is a window into a virtually unknown time in women's sports, and it's important because it adds to the history of female athletes who have overcome so many obstacles to be able to compete. It's also more evidence that women have always been more suited to sports than they've been given credit for, and that when they have the opportunity to train, they've always been just as capable as the men."--Britni de la Cretaz, Guardian, "In focusing on these pioneers of American women's athleticism, Gilles has provided a much needed examination of a little-known aspect of American women's history in general."--K.B. Nutter, CHOICE, "Gilles's book is a window into a virtually unknown time in women's sports, and it's important because it adds to the history of female athletes who have overcome so many obstacles to be able to compete. It's also more evidence that women have always been more suited to sports than they've been given credit for, and that when they have the opportunity to train, they've always been just as capable as the men."-- Guardian, "Gilles has resurrected a time of women's racing that we today didn't know even existed. Thanks to Women on the Move , we can catch up and learn about pioneer women bike racers."--Peter Joffre Nye, Bike Race Info, " Women on the Move is an enjoyable read, and Gilles is clearly passionate about the subject matter. This book will attract academic and non-academic audiences alike because of its accessible style and fascinating content. Gilles brings to life an important piece of cycling history that deserves much more attention. Tillie Anderson and her fellow cycliennes demonstrate how much the bicycle was a revolutionary piece of technology that transformed how men and women interacted, exercised, and lived their lives."--Rebecca Beausaert, Journal of Arizona History, "An important and compelling story. It is the fact that Giles has uncovered this hidden history that makes his book such a worthy contribution."--Robert J. Turpin, Technology and Culture, " Women on the Move is a much-needed look at the history of sports and the challenges--and advancement--of women in America. A must-read for sports fans, equality advocates, and history enthusiasts."--Kathryn Bertine, author of The Road Less Taken and documentary filmmaker of Half The Road, "A vivid portrait of the forgotten heroines of the bicycle boom. A delightful and inspiring revelation."--David Herlihy, author of Bicycle: The History, "Gilles meticulously re-creates a bygone era in American professional cycling--an era forgotten no longer."--M. Ann Hall, author of The Girl and the Game and Feminism and Sporting Bodies, "Roger Gilles shines a much-deserved light on 1890s women cyclists, bringing back to life Tillie Anderson, Dottie Farnsworth, and their sisters on wheels. Thoroughly researched, this is a rollicking read--a treasure."--Peter Joffre Nye, author of Hearts of Lions and The Fast Times of Albert Champion, "In focusing on these pioneers of American women's athleticism, Gilles has provided a much needed examination of a little-known aspect of American women's history in general."--K.B. Nutter, Choice, "Gilles . . . has finally brought back to light these long-forgotten heroines."--Peter Joffre Nye, U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame
Table of Content
Acknowledgments Introduction: The Terrible Swede Part 1. Bicycles and Bloomers Chapter 1. Six-Day Bike Race for Women Chapter 2. Watch the Woman Cyclists Chapter 3. After Gold and Medals Part 2. Leading Ladies Chapter 4. Riders Are Dressed in Pleasing Costumes Chapter 5. Like Spiders on a Wall Chapter 6. Lovers True Chapter 7. Girls May Pull Hair Part 3. Backlash Chapter 8. Threatened with Suspension Chapter 9. A Gala Event on Wheels Chapter 10. Is Bicycling Immoral? Chapter 11. Men versus Women Chapter 12. Amazons on Wheels Part 4. Rivals Chapter 13. Girls Have a Spat! Chapter 14. It Will Be Run for Blood Chapter 15. They Do Not Speak Chapter 16. The "Muscular Beauties" &n
Copyright Date
2018
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2017-056787
Dewey Decimal
791.3/3
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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