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In the United States the first recorded race was held on May 24, 1878, in Boston, two years a100 dirt, cement, or wooden tracks around the country, mainly in big cities. More than 600 professionals traveled on this national circuit, which ranged from Boston to San Francisco, with competitions in such cities as St. Louis, Salt Lake City, Denver, and Los Angeles.with competitions in such cities as St. Louis, Salt Lake City, Denver, and

 publicity boost on June 30, 1899, when one of these riders, Charles M. Los Angeles. The sport received an enormous publicity boost on June 30, 1899, when one of these riders, Charles M.