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The bicycle had a significant impact on the lives of women in a variety of areas.[1][2][3] The greatest impact the bicycle had on the societal role of women occurred in the 1890s during the bicycle craze that swept American and European society.[4] During this time, the primary achievement the bicycle gained for the women's movement was that it gave women a greater amount of social mobility.[3][5] The feminist Annie Londonderry accomplished her around-the-globe bicycle trip as the first woman in this time.[6][7][8] Due to the price and the various payment plans offered by American bicycle companies, the bicycle was affordable to the majority of people.[3] However, the bicycle impacted upper and middle class white women the most.[3] This transformed their role in society from remaining in the private or domestic sphere as caregivers, wives, and mothers to one of greater public appearance and involvement in the community.[3][9] In the 21st century bicycling remains a contentious issue addressed by feminists in countries such as Saudi Arabia and Iran.