She DID actually bike about 7000 miles. But actually took a ship from port to port, for publicity interviews and to raise money, about 5000 dollars.
THAT is actually astonishing. Made up an "around the world in 80 days" type bet - STORY, which never happened, used it to get sponsors, a free bike or two, and money.
for the podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/stuff-you-missed-in-history-cl-21124503/episode/annie-londonderrys-dubious-bike-trip-around-60716456/
https://www.wiredforadventure.com/historys-heroes-fearless-woman-cycled-the-world/
https://totalwomenscycling.com/lifestyle/10-facts-annie-londonderry
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