Iron Horse Cowgirls

“Brilliant…This is one book I look forward to reading again.”—Cristine Sommer Simmons, three time motorcycle hall of fame inductee, author of The American Motorcycle Girls 1900-1950 “An engrossing tale…a poignant and multi-dimensional narrative; a carefully written, richly detailed account of one woman’s vision to create a more equitable and inclusive future for all women motorcyclists.”—Sheila Malone, PhD, editor, International Journal of Motorcycle Studies “Brimming with amazing photographs and a captivating history, Iron Horse Cowgirls truly invites readers along for a ride—and not just one about twentieth century motorcycle culture and history. At its heart is the story of one woman's determination to pave a new road for women who wanted to ride and compete in male-dominated motorcycle spaces.”—Amy C. Sullivan, PhD, Macalaster College “In taking up the mantle of co-author Linda Back McKay’s final research project, poring through the treasure trove of Scherbyn’s photos and correspondence, and crafting a breezy, conversational narrative, Vogl takes readers along for the ride as Scherbyn and her fellow female ‘citizen riders’ carve space for themselves in the male-dominated world of motorcycling … Imagine Louise Scherbyn’s pleasure at seeing her story captured so beautifully.”—Kim Heikkila, PhD, author of Booth Girls: Pregnancy, Adoption, and the Secrets We Kept and Sisterhood of War: Minnesota Women in Vietnam “Kate St. Vincent Vogl roars across the page bringing news of the first women stunt riders with excitement and panache. This trailblazing, down-home history is a tour de force. Don't miss the show.""—Elizabeth Cobbs, author of Fearless Women: Feminist Patriots from Abigail Adams to Beyoncé