Cyclo-Cross Championships (1967)

No title - National Cyclo-Cross championships. Birmingham, West Midlands. Pan across the mass of cyclists getting underway in the Cyclo-Cross Championships. Various shots as they speed past camera. L/S as they go away from camera. Various shots as the leaders come across open ditch carrying their bicycles on their shoulders. Various shots as they cross a bridge. Various shots as they carry bikes over logs between two trees. M/S and C/U as they climb over hurdle and across logs. M/S pan one cyclist passing several others. Various shots of the race in progress. L/S as John Atkins crosses the finish line to win. C/U Atkins sponging his face. FILM ID:2019.25 FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/