A new and picturesque bicycle costume appeared on our streets on Sunday last. Miss Blanchard, accompanied by her brother left Oakland to visit the family of John Mahar, of San Rafael, and took the road at Tamalpias station. From that point to this city they made the trip by wheel, visiting the cemetery and other places of great natural beauty. Miss Blanchard s dress was of the bloomer slyle, quite striking and artistic.
Marin Journal, 18 April 1895