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November 12, 2024(1 event)

7:00 pm: Elsa von Blumen


November 12, 2024

Elsa Von Blumen, Rochester’s First Female Cyclist
By Karen Lankeshofer
Elsa Von Blumen was a Rochesterian who, in the 1880s, raced high-wheeled bikes against horses, skaters, male cyclists. She succeeded in a sport dominated by men and helped pave the way for other women to find the courage to break social taboos.
Her first professional bike race was against a horse in Rochester’s Driving Park. From Rochester she went on to race throughout the entire Eastern United States for a decade. She was a force to be reckoned with in the cycling world. This presentation will introduce you to an Upstate New York athlete who should not be forgotten.

Karen Lankeshofer is a long-time Henrietta, NY resident. She is an avid bike rider and advocates for safe cycling infrastructure. She enjoys studying history, especially if it pertains to Upstate New York. Her presentation is a tribute to a pioneering female professional athlete.

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