Bicycle Racing
Title
Bicycle Racing
Description
The closed-course race is about to start for these 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 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. (Reference - Sinnissippi Saga, page 487.)
Date
circa 1895 - 1905
Rights
Midway Village Museum
Format
jpeg
Type
Still Image
Identifier
90.5.59
Original Format
Glass Plate Negative
Physical Dimensions
8" x 10"
Collection
Citation
“Bicycle Racing,” Midway Village Museum - Digital Collections, accessed April 26, 2024, https://midwayvillagemuseumdigitalcollections.omeka.net/items/show/1320.