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Kittie Knox and the Bike Boom

Kittie Knox and the Bike Boom

FromStuff You Missed in History Class


Kittie Knox and the Bike Boom

FromStuff You Missed in History Class

ratings:
Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jan 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Kittie Knox was a cyclist during the bicycle boom of the late 19th century. She was biracial and became known not just for participating in a predominantly white sport, but also for the clothes she wore to do it.
Research:

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Released:
Jan 9, 2023
Format:
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