Ride Along with History-Woman on a Wheel

Jun
24,
2017
10:00 am
12:00 pm
Saratoga State Park 19 Roosevelt Dr, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

The park is celebrating the centennial of Women’s Suffrage in New York State with “Woman on a Wheel,” a history ride program. Guest historian Kjirsten Gustavson will visit the site from 10–11:30 a.m. in her reproduction 1890s bicycle costume to talk about the impact of the bike on women’s social status in the years before the vote. After a short discussion, visitors will be invited to jump on their own bikes to join Gustavson on a 30 minute trip. Lemonade and treats will be served at the ride’s end. Call (518) 584-2000 to reserve a spot. Meet under the arcade archways outside the park office, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs. Price is $5 per adult and $1 per child. Children 14 years and younger are required to wear a helmet.