Competitors riding Penny Farthing bicycles begin the parade lap ahead of The Knutsford Great Race.
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Bike enthusiasts worldwide flock to the small village of Knutsford to participate in 'The Great Race'.
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Solo and team cyclists ride classic bicycles, called penny farthing, dating from the middle of the 19th Century.
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The race is a unique event last held in 2010 and is usually held every ten years.
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Riders race in a mix of modern cycling gear and Victorian-era costumes.
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The penny farthing bicycle takes its name from its resemblance to two pre-decimal British coins - the penny and the much smaller farthing.
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James Starley invented the iconic bicycle in 1871.
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