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EFFIE AND AVIS HOTCHKISS

Effie and Avis Hotchkiss were a mother and daughter team that had no intention of setting any records or gaining any fame, they simply wanted to see America and thought a Harley-Davidson would be the best way to do just that.

They started their epic ride in New York and headed to San Francisco for the World's Fair. They traveled through Salt Lake City, Chicago, and Milwaukee, to name a few. Their two-month trip, beginning in 1915, was the first recorded all-female cross-country motorcycle ride. They brought along tools, camping gear, and pots and pans; there were few hotels, restaurants, and repair shops along their route.

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Source(s):
http://vrumblesramblingbikerblog.wordpress.com/2012/02/09/effie-and-avis-hotchkiss-riding-into-history/