Item title reads: "O'er Hill And Dale…And Sometimes Water! Scenes on a day's run during the 6 day's International Motor-Cycle Trials in the Lake District."
North England
Shot of motor cyclists racing toward bridge down country roads watched by a few onlookers, they race uphill past...
Item title reads: "O'er Hill And Dale…And Sometimes Water! Scenes on a day's run during the 6 day's International Motor-Cycle Trials in the Lake District."
North England
Shot of motor cyclists racing toward bridge down country roads watched by a few onlookers, they race uphill past houses. The bikes sweep around the bends of country lanes. Motor cyclists negotiate through a ford helped by onlookers through knee deep water, followed by a motor bike and side car. It rides into camera shot cheered and clapped by spectators.
Note: VHS Sleeve title indicates 'Over Hill and Dale'. These bikers were able to get themselves out of the mire.
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