Old School is Cool: Cyclists celebrate 150th anniversary of first bike race in Czech city

Source: Xinhua| 2019-08-11 20:40:11|Editor: huaxia
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Cyclists take part in a commemorative ride in Kutna Hora, the Czech Republic, Aug. 10, 2019. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

Fashion always repeats itself. This is even true in cycling, where vintage is hot again.

Putting on old-style clothing, cyclists in the Czech city of Kutna Hora are enjoying a good, old-fashioned bike ride.

KUTNA HORA, Czech Republic, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of cyclists in traditional clothing rode historical bikes and passed through the central Czech city of Kutna Hora on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first bike race on the Czech land.

The bicycle ride was organized by the Czech Velocipedists Club. It began at the Tyl Theater, preceded with biking performance with music. The line-up was performed by riders on high wheels.

Cyclists take part in a commemorative ride in Kutna Hora, the Czech Republic, Aug. 10, 2019. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

Bicycle models included period types from the 19th century, the period of the First Republic and World War II.

The riders wore historical clothing including accessories and went on a commemorative cycle ride along the original route from Kutna Hora to Sedlec.

The first cycling race in Bohemia was said to be held in Kutna Hora on Aug. 8, 1869 on the road between Kutna Hora and Sedlec.

Cyclists take part in a commemorative ride in Kutna Hora, the Czech Republic, Aug. 10, 2019. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

Riders hold a historical bike during a commemorative event in Kutna Hora, the Czech Republic, Aug. 10, 2019. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

A rider poses with a historical bike during a commemorative event in Kutna Hora, the Czech Republic, Aug. 10, 2019. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

Cyclists take part in a commemorative ride in Kutna Hora, the Czech Republic, Aug. 10, 2019. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

Cyclists take part in a commemorative ride in Kutna Hora, the Czech Republic, Aug. 10, 2019. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

Riders and their historical bikes are seen during a commemorative event in Kutna Hora, the Czech Republic, Aug. 10, 2019. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

Cyclists take part in a commemorative ride in Kutna Hora, the Czech Republic, Aug. 10, 2019. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

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