The bicycle races at Beacon Park this afternoon will be of unusual interest. Some of the best amateur riders in the country are entered, and close and exciting races may be expected. The fact that a number of Harvard men expect to contest, who are candidates for the Mott Haven team, will give us an opportunity of judging of our chances in the bicycle race at New York, especially as one of the contestants in the mile race is Yale's representative. The custom of having races under the auspices of a college association open to all amateurs is a new one at Harvard, and will give an opportunity of comparing college performances with those of outside amateurs. The college should send a good contingent of spectators to ensure the success of the meeting.
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