Steve Daniels has kindly sent me photos of the 1934 Goulburn To Sydney Race.
They were taken by Sam Hood whose collection resides in the State Library of NSW
The photos are very appropriate as the 2009 race will be run on the 20th September.
For more info go to: The Pengana Goulburn to Citi Cycle Classic
If anyone has other historic photos or stories of the race they would like to share, I’d be happy to display them for you.
- 1934 Goulburn to Sydney Cycle Classic
- Over Razorback
- Ouch! Somewhere on Razorback
- Picton looks very wintry.
On Razorback
Receiving a Drink
Not all roads were sealed
Start in Goulburn
Moss Vale
Off road
Just a question? Is there a full list of past winners of the Goulburn to Sydney Races?
Hello Guy – I am not aware of an electronic list. There is a book, I will get the name if you like, Paul Hillbrick has a copy.
Did you ever locate a list of past winners of the race, I am particularly interested in pre 1940 race winners.
Sorry for the delay in answering, I missed the email on my computer. I did ask Paul Hillbrick, who has a book with history of the race. He has not been back to me. I’ll try and get the name of the book for you. There does not appear to be much on the internet.
I found this link:http://canberrabicyclemuseum.com.au/MalvernStar/don_kirkham.htm” rel=”nofollow”> http://canberrabicyclemuseum.com.au/MalvernStar/don_kirkham.htm
It may not be there for long as the museum has closed.
This is probably the book that Paul has: 90 Years of a Cycling Classic – Goulburn to Sydney 1902 – 1992 by Jack Hepher and John Drummond
This is an interesting link:http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/?irn=358702&img=164835” rel=”nofollow”> http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/?irn=358702&img=164835
Also, this is a fantastic read: http://www.kokodaspirit.com/writing-history/journey-through-time-intro.htm
Hope this has been of some help
Sal
My Dad came third in the Amateur Section of the 1934 race. Do you know whether these pictures are of the professionals or the amateurs? Also is this all there are or would there be more if I got to the State Library to have a look.
It is easy enough to find the results in the Sydney Morning Herald or the Telegraph of that era if you have access to eg the State Library which has the old issues of newspapers on microfilm
I have looked at those for some years when my father and uncle were riding and have those results. My uncle never was highly placed but he won a number of medallions over the years which I now have; I have images of them if they are of interest. Dad won a cup for his efforts in 1934. I would like to know if this was the only year he raced but that sort of information seems impossible to find.
Hi Jenny
The only things I know about the race is what people have sent. I will talk to some racing friends who might know how to access archives.
I would love to have a copy of any photos or memorabilia. It always generates interest and hopefully encourage others to do the same.
The Powerhouse Museum has some cycling records and memorabilia. They might give you more leads. Also there is a Canberra based vintage club called Ozpushies who might be able to help you: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ozpushies/
Regards Sal
I can send an image of the medallions if you can give me an address. Offsite is OK
By the way I looked for the images above in the State Library and they identify them as 1930s not 1934 specifically. Does someone have extra information about the date of the photos?
Back then the bikes were steel and so were the men who rode them. These days you’d be called nuts for even trying to ride Goulburn to Sydney on a single-speed or a fixed-gear bicycle. Even more amazing is the fact that the “roads” back then were sometimes little more than compacted dirt. (Almost reminds you of modern cyclo-cross racing).
I have a 1950′s era bicycle, which would be almost identical to the ones they are racing in the above photos, but I found out that the fork steerer was cracked and warped. So, the wheels and other parts I had collected for it have been sold. I’ll do it up again one day – perhaps when I finish university, have an income and can afford to pay a frame repairer.