Monday, December 16, 1968
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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holly
Holly Wheeler's motorcycle has a unique toot. The startling sound of the horn and the attractive cyclist are traffic stoppers.
Miss Wheeler, St. Paul, Minn., sophomore, uses the air horn as an efficient crowd mover. "If I use it they think a huge truck is coming and jump out of the way."
The feminine cyclist enjoys the fresh air and feeling of freedom her two wheeled vehicle gives her. She said her chosen mode of transportation is relatively inexpensive, the lightweight motorcycle can travel over 125 miles on a 15 cent tank of gas. The Gaslight Tavern adjacent to campus allows her to park free of charge.
Miss Wheeler said many people are amazed to see a girl riding a motorcycle. "People see a girl on a motorcycle and it sort of goes against the social mores. It's not unusual to see girls in Europe driving motorcycles." She occasionally waves two fingers at friends, a symbol meant to express victory over traditionalism.
Miss Wheeler purchased her motorcycle this summer. Her ability for staying atop the machine is definitely needed; the motorcycle outweighs her by 40 pounds. She has spilled her motorcycle only once--that occurred on the first day and since then she boasts a perfect record.
photography- mike gunther