EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 1 MIN
Elsa Von Blumen's 1000-Mile Ride in Detroit | Apr 10
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On this day in 1822, Caroline Kiner, aka Elsa Von Blumen, visited Michigan. She was a famous high-wheeled bicyclist, known for her exhibitions on the Penny Farthing. In Detroit, she aimed to ride 1000 miles in six days, inspiring many girls and young women at the start of the suffrage movement.
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