Riders at the London Six Day 2017 (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
In 2015, London played host to its first six-day event since 1980, marking a return to its spiritual home. And it's back again for 2019 after the success of last three years.
Back in 1878 the Islington Agricultural Hall played host to the first six day when riders attempted to complete 1,000 miles over six consecutive days - an event won by Sheffield's William Cann.
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