Beatrice Grimshaw
Beatrice Grimshaw was a pioneering Irish journalist and cycling enthusiast in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for her remarkable achievement of setting a world record for women in long-distance cycling by riding over 212 miles in 1893. As the women's correspondent for the Irish Cyclist magazine, she championed women's rights and the role of cycling in promoting physical ability and independence in a society that often placed restrictions on women. Her legacy continues to inspire discussions about cycling and gender equality in Ireland.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,140 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,030,000 | 4,140 | $5,100 | 4$ |
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Beatrice Grimshaw set a world record for a 24-hour cycle by a woman by riding some 212 miles on a ‘Rover’ bicycle in 1893.
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