Iron Riders: Story of the 1890s Fort Missoula Buffalo Soldier Bicycle Corps
Posted by Blogmaster in Books (Bicycle History), tags: 1890s, Bicycle, Buffalo, Corps, Fort, Iron, Missoula, Riders, Soldier, Story
Product Description
This is the lively story of the only bicycle corps the U.S. Army ever authorized. Using buffalo soldiers, this 1890s African-American unit conducted drills and exercises on wheels. They rode into Northern Montana on muddy trails and toured Yellowstone on their 100-pound iron bicycles. As proof of their capabilities, these Iron Riders pedaled 1,900 miles from Ft. Missoula, across the snow-dusted Rocky Mountains and steamy Great Plains, to St. Louis. As they approached the city over 1,000 civilian bicyclists rode out to escort them into town in a great parade. Learn more about the adventures of this little known buffalo soldier unit and fascinating details about this era in America. Well researched and a good read. Full of rare pictures and drawings.
Iron Riders: Story of the 1890s Fort Missoula Buffalo Soldier Bicycle Corps
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