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:

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:
Film clip

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'Cyclists Away on Fortnight’s Grind', British Movietone News Issue No. 1266A, 10 Sep 1953. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18740 (Accessed 08 Feb 2025)