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Chasing a velocipede
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First female to get a motorcycle license in Washington, D.C.
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Described as the "first of the fair sex" to get a motorcycle license in Washington DC, she got one in 1937. Click on her photo to learn more.
The road to Sturgis, 1888
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Rough road, even for a bike!
Family transportation
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1923
Police caught the car
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But the exhaust probably killed him.
No motorcycles, only oxen
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Main street, Sturgis, 1887.
A little smaller than today!
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Dispatch bikes were used in WW 1
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Motorcycle machine gun
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Australia, 1920
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Teacher with her transportation
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In 1913, she decided that a motorcycle was cheaper than feeding a horse.
Motorcycle, bikes, & dog!
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Motorcycles can conquer snow!
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1920 New Mexico
Mailmen rode 'em
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And they're off!
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1915 race
Great for touring the Berkshires in the fall
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1965 bike - a lot bigger!
Get your motor runnin' . . .
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