She was a 'Pistol"

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She was a 'Pistol"

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba ... -1.5179708

Maybe not Amelia, but I think quite a feat in 1914, more than a 100 miles north of the 49th parallel.
I lived at Winnipeg Beach for some years but had never heard of Sadie before.
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Considering that the early motorcycles were bicycles with small motors on them, that was an unbelievable thing to succeed at, especially for a woman.
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Great post!

The history of motorcycles, scooters, and exceptional riders is always fascinating.! :geek:
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