Annie Londonderry

Photo Credit: Women Cyclist. [Digital Image]. Annie Kopchovsky: The Fearless Woman Who Cycled the Globe. (2015). Retrieved on June 19 from https://www.wiredforadventure.com/historys-heroes-fearless-woman-cycled-the-world/

First Female Touring Bike Rider

In 1895, Annie "Londonderry" Kopchovsky, a 23-year old Jewish immigrant and mother of three started an amazing journey that would change her life and the lives of all women. Annie was challenged to be the first female to cycle around the globe in 15 months for a prize of $5,000. This was not only a test of a woman’s physical endurance and mental fortitude, but also of her ability to fend for herself in a man’s world. She saw the world on her terms and made people pay attention. This unlikely cyclist who made a name and opened up the door for the women's movement. Join us on this journey to learn more about her amazing adventure and the impact that it played in history.