On June 29, 1880, the Capitol Bicycle Club sponsored their first annual races. There were four races - a quarter mile, a half mile, 5 miles and a 100 yard slow race ("for amusement"). This was at Iowa Circle - now known as Logan Circle. Winners got medals.
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