I Kubok Obschestva Velosipednoy Ezdy

24 October 1898 - St. Petersburg-Strel'na-St. Petersburg: 41.6 km

Results:

1. Petr Belyaev (Clement, 1.75 hp tricycle) – 1h33m36s, 26.1 kph

2. Alfonce Merl (Clement, 1.75 hp tricycle) – 1h45m36s

3. Stepanov (Clement, 1.75 hp tricycle) – 1h49m24s

4. Schneiderov (Clement, 1.75 hp tricycle) – 2h04m00s

5. Lavrentiev (Benz, 6.5 hp) – 2h11m00s

Did Not Finish:

• Louis Mazy (Clement, 1.75 hp tricycle) – Motor failure

• V.I. Von Lode (Clement, 1.75 hp tricycle) – Collision with cart

Notes:

1. The name of the race translates as I Cup of Society for Cycling.

2. The race took place on 11 October using the Russian calendar.

3. The race started at Aleksandrovo Railway Station and was run on snowy roads.