Annie on Two Wheels

Get ready to pedal through a real WOW-Story! Meet Annie Londonderry, a bold mother and immigrant who circled the globe in 1894–1895 on a single-gear bicycle, with sponsors, clever plans, and a flair for showmanship. This episode turns history into an ADVENTURE: learn how Annie sold photos, carried a sponsor sign that became her name, switched to a lighter Sterling bicycle, sailed on steamships, and handled rough roads, strange ports, and headline-making stunts. Perfect for curious young explorers who love travel, invention, and brave stories! Historical Fun Fact: Annie adopted the name Londonderry after a mineral water sponsor, and she raised money by selling signed photographs and giving talks at stops along her route. Did you know? Could someone really circle the globe with trains and steamships between long cycling stretches and still claim a true world trip? Hosts Ben & Pia guide this lively tale with warmth and curiosity. Which story do you want to hear next? #LetsRewind #AnnieLondonderry #HistoryAdventure #WomenInHistory #BicycleHistory #AmazingTrueStories