Did you know that the first woman to cycle around the world, Annie Londonderry, learnt to ride a bike the day before she set off?
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Jacqueline
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Heh, I see what you did there. 🙂
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Thank you Wallace 🙂
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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Determination! Yes, of course, Pessimism as well! I imagine her bike riding learning experience mad her a pro by the time she completed her jaunt! 🚴🏼🚵🏼🛀🏼🏆🏅
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I can totally imagine all that she learnt and the adventure she had while at it. Thanks Jennie 🙂
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Sometimes you just have to choose & do, learning along the way!
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True Jennie. We just stumble along 🙂
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Like it. I’ll go put the kettle on. 🙂
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Good. I’ll be joining you 🙂
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Excellent! Thanks for teh link up! I am going to share that fact with my crazy cyclist sister! She is also a cycle safe instructor at elementary schools so am sure she can use that fun fact!
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It’s a pleasure to link up with you. I bet your sister will find it interesting.
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I know I can always depend on you for a brew!
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Yes you can. Thank you Leannenz 🙂
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Did not know that…but wow!!
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Me too! The first time I read her story, I was wowed 🙂
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Quite a story. I forgot how to ride a bicycle. should try again, maybe I’ll go around the world!
Nancy Thornton
Lightheaded
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Ha,ha 🙂 It’s definitely very possible.
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Not a coffee drinker but I’m ready for another cup of green tea or hot chocolate!! 🙂 😀
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I love hot chocolate too 🙂
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wow I had no idea. What a lady.
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Honestly she was an amazing woman
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She sounds like a better role model for young girls than barbie or those Disney princesses. My friend’s daughter is obsessed with those Disney princesses.
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Oh wow. It was meant for her to ride most definitely.
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I believe so. I can’t imagine all that riding. Phew!
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You know. She should have trim and fit afterwards.
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“learnt to ride a bike the day before she set off”. Wow, that’s praiseworthy!
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Truly inspiring and she had guts.
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Now that is some optimism!!
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Wowser, with her attitude and perseverence, I no longer have any excuse for the pity pot!
Mo
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