Baldwin's of St. James's
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The Portland Collection, Commemorative Medals, Sport: Cycling, the Cambridge University Bicycle Club, copper prize medal, c.1874, by Peters and Munsey, Cambridge, University arms, rev. a 'Penny Farthing' bicycle, 50.5mm, virtually mint state, scarce
The Cambridge University Bicycle Club (CUBiC) was founded 28 February 1874 with 11 members and the first inter-varsity race, the 80 miles from Oxford to Cambridge, in June, was won by Cambridge. The club purchased a Timberlake High Bicycle for the members' use, perhaps it is this on the medal's reverse. By 1900 interest had waned, the last match with Oxford was in 1902 and by 1906-07 the club was dissolved, in debt and without members. The present CUCC was formed in 1951.
The Cambridge University Bicycle Club (CUBiC) was founded 28 February 1874 with 11 members and the first inter-varsity race, the 80 miles from Oxford to Cambridge, in June, was won by Cambridge. The club purchased a Timberlake High Bicycle for the members' use, perhaps it is this on the medal's reverse. By 1900 interest had waned, the last match with Oxford was in 1902 and by 1906-07 the club was dissolved, in debt and without members. The present CUCC was formed in 1951.