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1909 Vintage Bicycle & Bike Race Velodrome [8 x 10 Photograph] Does the name Bobby Walthour ring a bell? An avid cyclist, Walthour started out slow in his career, but hit unimaginable heights in 1904 and 1905 when he was named world professional champion. In this photo of the renowned six-day race in December of 1909, Walthour races with all his might. He was known for hitting speeds of up to fifty miles an hour. With a face of determination, he is a man who has been idolized by biking enthusiasts for decades.

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