International Bike Ride of the World

Racers cross the border of the GDR and the Czechoslovak Republic. General views of cities. Landscapes of the area. The population of Czechoslovakia welcomes the racers. Racers at a distance pass through the streets of Prague. The Sparta stadium in Prague is filled with people. Present: USSR Ambassador to Czechoslovakia A. I. Lavrentyev, Prime Minister of the Czechoslovak Republic A. Zapototsky, Chairman of the Czechoslovak Peace Committee A. Godinova-Spurna, ministers of the republic, representatives of many countries, correspondents, shock workers of enterprises. Portrait of K. Gottwald, J. V. Stalin, V. Pieck, B. Bierut. A. Zapototsky speaking. Cyclists enter the stadium. The winner of the III stage, Stablewski, stands with a laurel wreath. A group of riders, among them the Czechoslovak rider Svoboda. Presentation of flowers. Solemn meeting dedicated to the presentation of prizes to the participants of the International Cycling Race. A. Godinova-Spurna speaking. Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Czechoslovak Republic Shevchik presents awards. People sitting in the hall are applauding.

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1952