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that in 1897 a group of all black infantrymen (known as the Baffalo Soldiers) rode 30lb bicycles 1900 miles from Missoula, MT to St. Louis, MO over a period of 40 days. They did so without using any paved roads and often over areas without any roads.

Feb 1, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that in 1897 a group of all black infantrymen (known as the Baffalo Soldiers) rode 30lb bicycles 1900 miles from Missoula, MT to St. Louis, MO over a period of 40 days. They did so without using any paved roads and often over areas without any roads.

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