What year was the song "Bicycle Race" released?

Queen released the song “Bicycle Race” in 1978. It appeared as a double A-side single with “Fat Bottomed Girls” and was later included on Queen's seventh studio album, Jazz.

Freddie Mercury wrote “Bicycle Race” after seeing the Tour de France pass near Queen's recording location in France. The song's rapidly changing sections, layered vocals, and playful lyrics reflected Mercury's highly theatrical songwriting style. Its unusual promotional campaign included a bicycle race featuring nude models at Wimbledon Stadium in London on 17 September 1978.

The single was issued in October 1978 in the United Kingdom, while the Jazz album followed in November. Because Queen released several major albums in the late 1970s, the year can sometimes be confused with 1977's News of the World, which contained “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions.”

“Bicycle Race” is also often remembered for its striking original single artwork. Some releases replaced or altered the image, making the song's promotional history nearly as recognizable as its music.