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She Rides Like the Wind

The Story of Alfonsina Strada


  • Little Gestalten
  • by Joan Negrescolor
It wasn''t that long ago that girls were forbidden to ride bicycles. Also, it wasn''t long ago that girls had to dress up as boys in order to stand out in society. This is the case of Alfonsina, a girl who loved to ride her bicycle, but had to fight hard for her dream. Alfonsina Strada (1891-1959) was the first woman to compete in Giro d''Italia, in 1924. The Queen of the Pedal, as she was called, is, today, a symbol of strength and resilience - which also led to her nickname devil in a dress.

ISBN 9783899558531 | E | HB
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Publisher Little Gestalten
ISBN 9783899558531
Author(s) Joan Negrescolor
Publication date July 2020
Edition Hardback
Dimensions 280 x 215 mm
Illustrations throughout col.ill.
Pages 48
Language(s) Eng. ed.
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It wasn''t that long ago that girls were forbidden to ride bicycles. Also, it wasn''t long ago that girls had to dress up as boys in order to stand out in society. This is the case of Alfonsina, a girl who loved to ride her bicycle, but had to fight hard for her dream. Alfonsina Strada (1891-1959) was the first woman to compete in Giro d''Italia, in 1924. The Queen of the Pedal, as she was called, is, today, a symbol of strength and resilience - which also led to her nickname devil in a dress.