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France
Current events January 14, 1944.

The French National Championship—1944

The start is in front of the Versailles castle.
For the second time, Robert OUBRON takes the win in Vél'd'hiv' in front of Jean ROBIC.
A beautiful race by Emile Idea, Carapezzi and Faucheux.
(1min 15sec)

Robic went on take first in 1945. I read they have banned staircases sometime in the last 30 years. Despite the antics of our friend Yoshi, Moultons are not for cyclocross—Cyclocross is a disposable bike sport.

For the 21^st century New-world version, see NC Cyclo-Cross.