Sport Club

Abstract

The image contains a news report on the events of the Great Week at the Gran Sabana Racetrack. It includes the results of several horse races, mentions notable jockeys and horses, and describes the landscape and atmosphere of the venue. It also notes the growing interest in cycling as a recreational activity. It describes cycling races held at a velodrome, highlighting the increase in participants and the excitement of the spectators. It mentions four main competitions, including one for speed and one for endurance, with prominent cyclists such as Carlos Alford, Benito Zalamea, and Jaime Rodríguez. It also criticizes the tram company for failing to deliver a promised service to the attending women. This news report was published in El Heraldo on March 16, 1899.