Tessie Reynolds
Tessie Reynolds | |
|---|---|
| Born | Teresa Reynolds 20 August 1877 Newport, Isle of Wight, England |
| Died | 13 July 1954 (aged 77) Barnet, Hertfordshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Traffic safety officer |
| Known for | London–Brighton cycle ride |
| Spouse |
Montague Salisbury Main
(m. 1908) |
Teresa "Tessie" Reynolds (20 August 1877 – 13 July 1954) was an English cyclist who in 1893 set a record for cycling from Brighton to London and back in 8 hours 30 minutes. She was aged sixteen at the time and dressed in "rational" clothing: pantaloons, a shirt, and coat. The outfit, which was likely made for her by her sister, led to significant publicity and her ride came to be regarded as a milestone for women's rights and sports. The record was broken in 1894 and Reynolds went on to be a London traffic safety officer.