Come to the Seaside Public Library for “Lightning in a Saddle: The Evelyn Hamilton Story” with Joe Kurmaskie. Joe will recount the untold but true story of British long distance cyclist, Evelyn Hamilton, who became a record breaking/gender bending figure in pre-World War II cycling. She was the first British woman to ride 1000 miles in seven days becoming one of Britain’s most decorated female cyclists.

Joe Kurmaskie, AKA The Metal Cowboy, is an award winning journalist and travel writer.  He is the author of seven books and all of his stories and experiences are recounted from the seat of a bicycle.