Which details are important to include in a summary about how women in the 1890s excelled in bicycle racing, despite some disapproval? Check all that apply.

Question

Women were strong competitors.
Men frequently watch other men compete, so it is not surprising that women attended cycling races.
Some people thought that it was “disgusting and degrading” for women cyclists to compete.
Women worked to break each other’s records in cycling.
A New York Times reporter attended and reported on Jane Yatman’s performance.
Irene Brush rode 200 miles in 22 hours.

Answer 1

The important details to include in a summary about how women in the 1890s excelled in bicycle racing, despite some disapproval, would be:

1. Women were strong competitors.
2. Some people thought that it was “disgusting and degrading” for women cyclists to compete.
3. Women worked to break each other’s records in cycling.
4. A New York Times reporter attended and reported on Jane Yatman’s performance.
5. Irene Brush rode 200 miles in 22 hours.

The option about men frequently watching other men compete is less relevant to the specific context of women's experiences in bicycle racing during that time period.