World Cycle Championships (1954)

Solingen, Germany. SV & CU towards, start of race in rain. SV towards and pan to back view, stream of cyclists racing on wet roads, & SV. STV cyclists racing around a bend. SV spectators urging cyclists. LV cyclists racing. SCU wheels of cycles speeding. SV cyclists receiving refreshments. SV a helper holding refreshment bag as cyclist speeds up and takes it. SV towards, Bobet No 30, leading the Swiss Fritz Schaer at the head of the field. STV Bobet and Schaer, as they struggle up hill. CU another competitor struggling uphill looking very tired. LV towards, Bobet crossing finishing line. SV crowd applauding. STV Bobet being mobbed by crowd. CU Bobet with bouquet. (Lav.) (Orig.J.) FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, whi