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Two mile challenge cycle race, early 1900s
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Media ID 32386964
© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Challenge Cycle Cycling Match Mile
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This vintage photograph captures the excitement and spirit of competition during the Two Mile Challenge Cycle Race in the early 1900s. The image, part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to an era of lantern slides and match races. The photograph showcases a thrilling moment during the race, with two determined cyclists, dressed in Victorian and Edwardian attire, locked in a fierce battle for the lead. The cyclist on the left, with a focused expression and a sleek, streamlined bicycle, pushes himself to the limit as he attempts to overtake his opponent. The cyclist on the right, equally determined, digs deep to maintain his position, his body tensed and his bike leaning precariously as he strains to stay ahead. The race takes place on a dirt track, surrounded by a large crowd of spectators, who are fully engaged in the action. The men and women in the crowd, dressed in their finest attire, cheer and clap, their faces expressing a range of emotions from excitement and anticipation to concern and anxiety. The Two Mile Challenge Cycle Race was a popular event during the early 1900s, and this photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the skill, determination, and athleticism of the cyclists, as well as the enthusiasm of the spectators. The vintage aesthetic, with its muted colors and grainy texture, adds to the sense of nostalgia and wonder, making this a truly captivating and evocative image.
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