Elspeth beard biography of albert einstein

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The exhibition 100 First Women Portraits by Anita Corbin celebrates Elspeth Beard, the first British woman to ride a motorcycle around the world in 1982-84.

At the time it was very rare for women to ride motorcycles long distances. The first male to do such a feat was in 1912. Guest blogger Lisa Hinkins celebrates Elspeth’s story in today’s 100 Pioneering Women of Sussex blog series.

Motorcyclist and award-winning architect Elspeth Beard got her first bike at the age of 17, after leaving Roedean School and heading back to London for sixth form college.

Elspeth beard biography of albert einstein

In 1979 she purchased her 1974 BMW R60/6. Various trips across the UK and Europe developed her motorcycling skills and in 1980 she rode across the USA with her brother. The catalysts for travelling further afield came through the culm