In 1928, five New Yorkers, Marylou Jackson, Velma Jackson, Ethyl Miller, Leolya Nelson and Constance White, biked from NYC to Washington D.C., over 250 miles in 3 days. When asked why, the riders replied “[for] the love of the great-out-of-doors.” Cycling in the 1920s was mainly viewed as an activity for young white males, an all too familiar story, but these black women and avid cyclists were blazing a tour; biking over 110 miles on just the first day. You can learn more in Marya McQuirter’s article “Women’s (Bike) History: 3 Days, 5 Women, 250 miles”
