Pedalling through the Past

Posted April 8, 2025

Look closely at this photograph of sisters on a bicycle trip from Montreal to Ottawa in 1916.

What do you notice about them, their clothing and their bicycles? What does this photo tell you about cycling in Canada at the time, especially for women? Write a short summary of your ideas and submit it for a chance to win a Kayak prize pack!

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