Tillie Anderson (1875 − 1965) was a cyclist who competed professionally. She bought her first bicycle at the age of 18 and took part in many races and broke records. Tillie was 20 years old when the League of American Wheelmen recognised her as the best woman cyclist in t he world. In June 2000, 105 years later, her name was listed in the United states Bicycling Hall of fame. She was finally recognised as a true champion, for her achievements as well as for providing inspiration and encouragement to women in sport.