Bicycle Racing

Bicycle Racing

This closed-course race is about to start for nine cyclists at the Fairgrounds (aka Fairgrounds Park). This event may have taken place during the county fair typically held in September. Cycling competitions were quite common in Rockford and of varying distances: 1 mile, 3 miles, 5 miles, and 10 mile handicap races were widely held. The Rockford Cycling Club was founded in 1891 with headquarters at 604 West State Street in 1892. A similar depiction can be seen in photo 90.5.39. (Reference - Sinnissippi Saga, page 487.)

circa 1895 - 1905

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Still Image

88.122.738

Glass Plate Negative

8" x 10"