| Description | This photograph shows the start of a cycle race at Paddington Recreation Ground in 1888 between Mr Du Cros and Mr Macready. It was the first race in which Dunlop pneumatic tyres were used. This race took place before the construction of the raised cycle track. the photograph is taken from James Bates - Playground of Paddington. How We secured It and To whom We Owe It, p43, (942.1453) |