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The blog Lists of Note has published an 1895 list of “don’ts” for women bicyclists. The list was appended to a news account of two women riders who attempted to wear immodest short skirts over their bloomers during a ride with the Unique Cycling Club of Chicago; when told to take off the apparently provocative (and very likely practical for riding) attire, the women responded “Indeed we won’t.”

In most cases, the list of “don’ts” for women riders could easily be reconfigured for 2012 by merely switching “don’t” for “do” (such as, do ride a century). There is one rule from 1895 I’d keep, though, for men and women alike: don’t contest the right of way with cable cars.

Full list: Don’ts for Women Riders.

(h/t @MrsFridayNext).