Held annually in the early 1900s in August, the Gymkhana welcomed cyclists from all parts of America for some fun competition. The first day usually featured a grand parade at the Queen’s Royal Hotel (formerly located at Queen’s Royal Park) with decorated bicycles, followed by races for boys and girls. On the second day the real competitions began with many interesting races during the tournament. The Maiden’s Scurry was for girls under age 16 who needed to start, turn and go over an obstacle 18 inches high — over which the wheel had to be lifted — and finish. To win the Obstacle Race, one was required to start, ride 10 yards, dismount, lift the wheel over an obstacle, ride 30 yards, pick up a handkerchief without dismounting, ride 20 yards, go over a hurdle and finish. There was also the Tortoise Race where the winner was the last person to cover the 50-yard course without falling off his or her bicycle. This photograph shows some of the prize winners circa 1900.