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Bessie Stringfield (born Betsy Beatrice White; 1911 or 1912 – February 16, 1993), also known as the "Motorcycle Queen of Miami", was an American motorcyclist who was the first African-American woman to ride across the United States solo, and was one of the few civilian motorcycle dispatch riders for the US Army during World War II.
Mary McGee (née Connor; December 12, 1936 – November 27, 2024) was an American motorsport racing pioneer. She was the first woman to compete in motorcycle road racing and motocross events in the United States.
Clara Marian Wagner (11 November 1891 – 30 December 1961) was one of the first documented woman motorcyclists, who became notable as an endurance racer and was sponsored by the Eclipse Machine Co., a bicycle company, for using its braking products. Wagner motorcycle, 1911 model
McGee was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2018. Her life story was the subject of the ESPN short film "Motorcycle Mary," which was released on ESPN's YouTube channel on Thursday.
Scherbyn started riding motorcycles in 1932, after years of riding in a sidecar and then as a pillion passenger. [3] Scherbyn's first motorcycle, purchased by her husband George as a gift, was a Hendee Indian Scout. [2] She was initially concerned what others might think but was supported by women from work and embraced riding. [4]
Motor Maids range from 18-98 and come from across the U.S. and Canada. The riders will hold their annual convention in Dublin from July 9-11.
She had an ambition to become the first woman to cross the United States on a motorcycle, and decided to visit the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. Age 26, on May 2, 1915, she set out with her mother Avis (age 56) in the sidecar, [ 4 ] who noted, "I do not fear breakdowns for Effie, being a most careful driver, is a ...
After a six-month convalescence period, she started performing again, but retired for good after only three jumps. The motorcycle Lawler used for her jumps was a Suzuki TM 250. In June 1976, she provided the television commentary for CBS Sports Spectacular on Super Joe Einhorn's daredevil show as he beat another of Evel Knievel's records by ...