James Moore (cyclist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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bicycle racer
Date of Birth: 14-Jan-1849
Place of Birth: Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 17-Jul-1935
Profession: sport cyclist
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About James Moore (cyclist)
- James Moore (14 January 1849 – 17 July 1935) was an English bicycle racer.
- He is popularly regarded as the winner of the first official cycle race in the world in 1868 at St-Cloud, Paris, although this claim seems to be erroneous.
- In 1869 he won the world's first road race Paris–Rouen sponsored by Le Vélocipède Illustré and the Olivier brothers' Michaux Bicycle Company.
- Moore covered the 113 km (70 mi) in 10 hours and 25 minutes.
- He was one of the first stars of cycle racing, dominating competition for many years.
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