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Vivian Bales, crossing the United States solo on motorcycle, 1929 (infosec.pub)
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[–] fubarx@lemmy.world 24 points 2 weeks ago

Learned about her through a Harley Davidson history article. Her trademark 'Enthusiast' outfit was all-white.

Especially amazing for the time was Bessie Stringfield: https://motoress.com/woman-rider/trailblazers/bessie-stringfield-the-pioneering-black-woman-motorcycle-trailblazer/