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Sport's strangest tales

History Extra podcast

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Revolution on Two Wheels

This chapter chronicles the incredible journey of the first woman to cycle around the world in the 19th century, driven by a bet and facing numerous challenges. It examines the impact of women's cycling on the fight for liberation, navigating societal expectations and the intricate interplay between truth and legend in historical narratives.

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