Cyclists Away on Fortnight’s Grind

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1266A

Date Released

10 Sep 1953

Date submitted

6 Sep 1953

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Cyclists Away on Fortnight’s Grind
2. 2Sick Pow’s Return by Air
3. 3Duke of Kent Joins the Army
4. 4Prelude to Farnborough
5. 5Prelude to Farnborough

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 5

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Cyclists Away on Fortnight’s Grind. DESCRIPTION: Nearly sixty riders mustered in Hyde Park, to sign on for the Daily Express Tour of Britain cycle race. Star performers from Italy, Belgium and France formed part of the Continental challenge in the 1,624-mile marathon. The first stage was won by Bruno Monti of Italy who averaged nearly 24 mph to Great Yarmouth. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Cyclists signing on at Hyde Park, before start of race. Mass of cyclists waiting for the start. Cyclists move off. Various shots en route to Yarmouth. Bruno Monte shouldered by companions after winning days Yellow Jersey.

Keywords

Sport; Mass media; Cycling

Locations

London; Yarmouth

Card file number

59696

Credits:

Commentator

Geoffrey Sumner

Camera

Martin Gray

Length of story (in feet)

86

Story extras:

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