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Comment on My Lovely Old Speedwell by BargoSal

BargoSal — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:04:56 +0000

Thanks for your comment Greg. The poor bike is sitting on the bench in pieces waiting for me to put back together, however it needs so much TLC that I find the job quite daunting.

Comment on My Lovely Old Speedwell by Greg Bamber

Greg Bamber — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:29:13 +0000

Hello BargoSal. The black paint on your bike doesn’t look very thick.To get rid of the black paint get some very fine grade wet and dry sandpaper (use it wet) and rub very carefully until you get rid of the black paint. This way you will hopefully have most of the original paint and transfers but I stress rub very carefully.Hope this helps.Greg.

Comment on 1934 Goulburn To Sydney Cycle Race by Jenny Hawkins

Jenny Hawkins — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:08:03 +0000

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?

Comment on 1934 Goulburn To Sydney Cycle Race by BargoSal

BargoSal — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:14:10 +0000

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

Comment on 1934 Goulburn To Sydney Cycle Race by Jenny Hawkins

Jenny Hawkins — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:10:35 +0000

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.

Comment on 1934 Goulburn To Sydney Cycle Race by BargoSal

BargoSal — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:14:49 +0000

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

Comment on 1934 Goulburn To Sydney Cycle Race by brian whyte

brian whyte — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:44:37 +0000

Did you ever locate a list of past winners of the race, I am particularly interested in pre 1940 race winners.

Comment on 1934 Goulburn To Sydney Cycle Race by BargoSal

BargoSal — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:45:51 +0000

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.

Comment on 1934 Goulburn To Sydney Cycle Race by Guy Brand

Guy Brand — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:11:58 +0000

Just a question? Is there a full list of past winners of the Goulburn to Sydney Races?

Comment on Sydney Bicycle Film Festival by Scott Drummond

Scott Drummond — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:56:32 +0000

Hi there everyone,

thanks so much for blogging about the Sydney Bicycle Film Festival. We’re insanely passionate about making the festival a major fixture on the Sydney and NSW bicycle scene and we would absolutely love it if some of you would be interested in organising a group ride down to the festival.

In other news, three of the five organisers (myself included) and other friends from the bicycle community will be taking part in the 2009 Ride to the Gong on November 1st. It’s a great ride for a very important cause – Multiple Sclerosis.

If some of you are already signed up to take part then please let us know – you can email me at scott@bicyclefilmfestival.com – would be great to catch up And of course, if you’re interested in sponsoring the Sydney BFF team in the ride (all monies go to the MS Society) then please visit out team page: http://register.gongride.org.au/?Sydney+BFF

Would be wonderful to see some Bargo folk at either the BFF or the Gong Ride

Cheers all, and thanks again to Sally for spreading the word.

Scott
co-producer, the Sydney Bicycle Film Festival