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Riding on Air
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Riding on Air

Jan 2, 1959
0h 15m
★ 0.0

Overview

This charming assessment of Britain's bicycle industry illustrates the popularity of cycling both as transport (for business or pleasure) and for sport in the 1950s. Part of BFI collection "On Yer Bike."

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

COI
Editorial Films

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Cast

Simon Lack

Self - Commentator

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