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Back to EpisodesElsa Von Blumen's 1000-Mile Ride in Detroit | Apr 10
Season 1
Episode 1498
Published 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Description
On this day in 1822, Caroline Kiner, aka Elsa Von Blumen, visited Michigan. She was a famous high-wheeled bicyclist, known for her exhibitions on the Penny Farthing. In Detroit, she aimed to ride 1000 miles in six days, inspiring many girls and young women at the start of the suffrage movement.