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The 'Letná Snail' and the annual gathering of gentleman velocipedists

11/04/2024
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Photo: Roman Vondrouš, ČTK

Members of the Czech Velocipedist Club 1880 entertained the people of Prague in Letná Park at the thirtieth annual Prague Mile. On their historical tall bikes, they competed in a special slow-motion competition, called the 'Letná Snail'.

Source: ČTK

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