"Resting Bicycle Face": Bikes and Women's Rights
Podcast: Ridiculous HistoryPublished On: Tue May 19 2026
Description: Nowadays bicycles are a common sight across the world -- they're efficient, convenient, and a great way to get in some exercise. Yet in the late 1800s they were ground zero for a culture war over women's rights. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max discover how the humble 'safety bike' rocked the status quo, giving female riders newfound freedom... and throwing the patriarchy into a panic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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