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 A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING I