Every Woman's Guide to Cycling

[redrhodie]

Wow, I wonder if they'll really lend it out. I had no idea it was so valuable.
I love the library!

[Zen]

The link I referenced is an actual review from 1896, isn't it?

[Biciclista]

The link I referenced is an actual review from 1896, isn't it?

here's the link to the book. Sadly, it ends on page 197! (in the middle of a sentence) I love the photos, advice, etc.

http://books.google.com/books?id=GYs...ing+for+ladies

quote: "The beginner usually exerts too much pressure
on the pedals, and has to pull correspondingly hard
on the handles to correct the falling tendency of the
machine. This is very hard work, and stiff arms and
shoulders and blistered hands may be often thus accounted
for; they are the result of badly balanced
pedaling. To be able to sit comfortably at work,
and to feel that it is not so hard after all, is a great
advance.
Now, the question of that other foot. By this time
which "the other foot" is will have become quite
evident; it is always the foot to which attention for
the moment is not directed, and which consequently
may meet unexpected disaster — a lost pedal, perhaps,
with its accompanying inconveniences."

[arielmoon]

Going back to Every Woman's guide

This caught my attention:

- Why guys who work in bike shops act the way they do

[Jiffer]

Going back to Every Woman's guide

This caught my attention:

- Why guys who work in bike shops act the way they do

Yes, I found that especially comical myself. I haven't read that part in the book yet. Lucky for me, however, the guys who work in my LBS are strangely all very friendly and helpful no matter the gender, cycling level or amount of money you're spending. They seem to make everyone feel important and appreciated for their business. (Which is why we go there instead of the much closer and more convenient shop.)

But I do look forward to reading her comments on the subject.

[sundial]

it is always the foot to which attention for
the moment is not directed, and which consequently
may meet unexpected disaster — a lost pedal, perhaps,
with its accompanying inconveniences."

LOL! That's a classic.

[bluebug32]

Selene Yeager has a really cool blog on Bicycling's website too

http://fitchick.bicycling.com/

[kacie tri-ing]

I love her blog! I have been following it for a while!

It has followed her Ironman training for a while! So impressive!

[gingerale]

Which one?
"Bicycling For Ladies"?

Sorry, been gone the past couple of days. I got Yeager's Every Woman's Guide to Cycling.

[redrhodie]

I got my library books today! "Bicycling for Ladies" is so beautiful. The cover is embossed with a picture of a lady on a bike. The back cover has a dog chasing her! Some things never change.

The contrast between it and "Every Woman's Guide to Cycling" is fantastic. I'd like to post pics of the two together, but I don't want to infringe on any copyright laws. Anyone know if this would be a no-no (to post pics of the covers)?

I haven't read much so far, but I really get the sense of how much harder bike riding was to learn, on roads rutted from carriage wheels and the like, while wearing dresses and petticoats, and shoes with heels. Still, they did it. I don't know if I would have tried. I hope I would have.