CYCLO-CROSS CHAMPS

The video discusses Coventry's historical significance in transport, celebrating the centenary of the bicycle with a national cyclocross championship at Allersley Park. Cyclocross, a growing sport in the UK, combines cycling and cross-country running. The amateur race saw an unexpected win by Barry Moss over favorite Roger Page, with Moss completing the 15-mile course in one hour and 41 seconds.

What historical event is Coventry celebrating with the cyclocross championships?

• The invention of the car

• The centenary of the bicycle

• The opening of Allersley Park

• The first cyclocross race

What is cyclocross known for combining?

• Cycling and swimming

• Cycling and cross-country running

• Running and swimming

• Cross-country running and swimming

How has the popularity of cyclocross changed in recent years?

• It has seen a tremendous rise

• It has become unpopular

• It has decreased significantly

• It has remained the same

Who unexpectedly won the amateur cyclocross championship?

• An unknown competitor

• A cyclist from Coventry

• Barry Moss

• Roger Page

What was Barry Moss's time for completing the 15-mile course?

• One hour and 41 seconds

• One hour and 50 seconds

• One hour and 30 minutes

• Two hours and 15 minutes