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A woman without a bike is like a fish without water

A woman without a bike is like a fish without water

by howl | May 19, 2023 | 1970s, campaigns, Culture, Relationships, sex, family

Author: Celia Burgess-Macey   Year: 1970s I learnt to ride a bike aged six. In my teenage years I cycled the lanes of Leicestershire with my best friend. When I came to London aged 18 in 1963 I brought my bike with me. Since then I have never been without a bike or...

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