Pedal Pushers Open Six Day Grind (1914-1919)

Pedal pushers open six day grind - six day cycle race. New York, United States of America (USA). Six day Cycle race in New York. Opens w/ great shot of starter standing inside the slanted track; holding up the pistol - cyclists are already riding round corner onto screen when he shoots gun; they ride past; then he & another man run up across track. CU blur of riders on curve. GV part of track; looking over spectators outside; and at more waiting competitors; etc. in centre. Pan left as cyclists ride round. Various shots of the cyclists: DS of side of track as they speed past.; shots alongside track as they ride toward and away from camera. CU going round curve. DS 1/2 of track & activity in centre. CU Trainer gives cyclist a drink; then cyclist lies down on a cot for some rest or sleep; trainer pulls curtain. Continues w/ more similar shots of race from all angles. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING I