Next to a leisurely walk I enjoy a spin on my tandem bicycle. It is splendid to feel the wind blowing in my face and the springy motion of my iron steed. The rapid rush through the air gives me a delicious sense of strength and buoyancy, and the exercise makes my pulse dance and my heart sing.

The Story of My Life: With Her Letters and a Supplementary Account of Her Education (ed. The Floating Press, 2009) - ISBN: 9781775413936