THE BICYCLE RACE
 McLoughlin Brothers, USA, 1891

 

 

One of the first cycling games and one of the most important ever (my opinion). Although the former owner spilt an oil can on this copy of the game, I am really proud to have it in my collection.

 

 

 

 

The spinner

 

Counters and checkers
 

   
 

 

There are two versions of this game, both from 1891, as far as I know (apart from The Game Of Bicycle Racing, a similar, though simpler, game from 1901). On the other hand, McLoughlin Brothers' 1895 "Game Of Bicycle Race" is a completely different game).

The other version is subtitled "a game for the wheelmen" and is supposed to represent a penny-farthing race.

 

Copyright notice

        

 

Alternate cover and board


 



 

Board details (compare the two versions)



     

        

 

Scoring

 

 

 

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