My dad "Les" Drinkwater rode for Wearwell cycles in the first London to Hollyhead race in 1951. He finished 9th in 12hrs 47 min 50 sec. He passed away recently aged 88
There is an annual underground, informal, unsupported bicycle race from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia across the Appalachians on odd years, and Philly to the 'burgh on even years, called "Crush the Commonwealth" that is typically a 380 mile ride. There's no prizes or sponsorship, just crazy people. The record, which is held by two brothers, is a little over 28 hours.
Typical ridiculous background music very much a product of the time , has absolutely no relationship to the action just cheapens the whole film , thankfully this sort of condescending tripe has passed into oblivion.
My dad "Les" Drinkwater rode for Wearwell cycles in the first London to Hollyhead race in 1951. He finished 9th in 12hrs 47 min 50 sec. He passed away recently aged 88
A certain notorious TV personality rode this one.
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From the days when cyclists were absolutely nails. Period.
a solo breakaway with 200 miles to go! a 278 mile race! these guys are amazing
We ate steak for most racing meals those days, still got my best bike too…
I saw that unfriendly bus last week,plus ca change plus c'est la meme chose 😄
All on steel bicycles with downtube shifters too...
There is an annual underground, informal, unsupported bicycle race from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia across the Appalachians on odd years, and Philly to the 'burgh on even years, called "Crush the Commonwealth" that is typically a 380 mile ride. There's no prizes or sponsorship, just crazy people. The record, which is held by two brothers, is a little over 28 hours.
I used to train with Denis Tarr in the 60s
I wish i could buy a vintage roadbike like these one day.
1:50 that's the rainbow jersey - Renato Bongioni
Same commentator as 'A Sunday in Hell?"
Also the 1964 race but maybe the VCC didn't notice!
5 speed as well I bet!
No, in 1962 10 speed was definately the norm, except maybe for a time trial or crit.
Bus drivers never change then!
Marble Arch....the number of times I've ridden round that! Great memories.
Betsy Co-ed. Yes, that mixed gender school in 1880s Alabama!
Typical ridiculous background music very much a product of the time , has absolutely no relationship to the action just cheapens the whole film , thankfully this sort of condescending tripe has passed into oblivion.
It’s ridiculous, isn’t it! Very ‘of the time’
How about the weird ass background music.