Worshipping at the altar of n+1 1890s style. Perfectly turned out in their Norfolk jackets, knickerbockers, cycling shoes and 'alpine' hats these women are all set to ride the bicycle of their dreams, and it wasn't the latest dropped frame! Diamond framed bicycles, then as now, were lighter, and with a more rigid frame, better suited for covering longer distances at a faster pace. But riding one required substantial modifications to women's dress, modifications that society wasn't always happy to see. This cartoon was intended to ridicule women who lived to ride, titled "The Cult of the Modern Maid" You can view the full image in our stories. 📷from Australian News, 1 April 1896, Melbourne @library_vic #awiderworld #womenscycling #vintagecycles #babesonbikes #herstory #ridelikeagirl #babesridebikes #chickfietst #womenscycling #sherides #girlsonbikes #wheelwomen #strongher #cyclinghistory #auscyclinghistory
