Vivian Bales (1909–2001) was the first motorcycle cover girl. Vivian was known for several long-distance motorcycle rides and stunts around the US, in the 1920's and 1930's.
Having only been riding for 3 years and aged 20 years old, Bales started on 1 June 1929, taking 78 days to cover about 5,000 miles alone from Albany, Georgia to the Harley-Davidson factory in Milwaukee.
Her last ride was at the age of 86, she passed away in December, 2001.
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