10 Miles Over Hill And Dale (1926)

Full title reads: “10 MILES OVER HILL AND DALE. 90 riders compete over difficult course in Annual Cyclist Cross-country Race - winner’s time 40 minutes“. Chosy-Le-Roi, France. M/S of cyclists racing down crowd lined avenue. L/S of cyclists running, carrying their bicycles on their shoulders, across a muddy field. M/S of cyclists jumping over their bikes to push them through muddy woodland. High angled shot of cyclists racing across a field, groups of spectators watch. Various shots of cyclists carrying their bikes up a steep hill. M/S of cyclists racing down narrow path surrounded by countryside. M/S of finishing line; crowds wait under large banner reading ’Arrive’. M/S of winning cyclist reaching end of race. C/U of cyclist, surrounded by well-wishers. Cuts exist - see separate record for details. 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.