"On June 21st of 1895, the “Newark Sunday Advocate” ran an alarming story — syndicated from New York World — about a recent gathering of the Unique Cycling Club of Chicago; an event that saw two lady riders publicly punished/shamed for having the audacity to turn up wearing short skirts over their bloomers. That story can, and should, be read below. Also of note is the amazing list that followed said piece, printed in an effort to better educate female cyclists in light of the bloomer fiasco. The list was titled, “Don’ts for Women Riders."

� Lists of Note: DON’TS FOR WOMEN RIDERS