02 January 1959 Factual 15 mins
This charming assessment of Britain's bicycle industry illustrates the popularity of cycling both as transport (for business or pleasure) and for sport in the 1950s. Part of BFI collection "On Yer Bike."
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Simon Lack as Self - Commentator
Dudley Birch Director
United Kingdom 02 January 1959
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