Here is a site well worth reading. The autobiography of a racing cyclist in the 30′s and 40′s. What bought him to the sport and growing up tough!
It includes early memories of the Goulburn to Sydney Race
http://www.kokodaspirit.com/writing-history/journey-through-time-intro.htm
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.
On Razorback
Receiving a Drink
Not all roads were sealed
Start in Goulburn
Moss Vale
Off road
Awesome cycling images from the Hutton Getty collection:
Ken Joy accepts a bidon of milk and honey during his successful 1949 bid to break the London to Brighton cycling speed record.
Photo by Bert Hardy
Obviously the “lift and separate” bra was popular and “a beauty spot” all the rage!
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Air cadets learn how to fly in formation
Photo by Kurt Hutton
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Von Bueren Wins By A Spoke!
Swiss championships 1949
Here are photos of my ladies Speedwell loop frame bike. I picked it up from Bargo Lifeline shop several years ago.
It looks similar to a 1930′s Ladies Healing in the “Bicycle Frame Timeline” on the Australian Bicycle History Centre Website
The frame is in excellent condition with the number 43247 imprinted near a dropout. I can find no other number on it.
The chrome has only minor rust. (A little bit of pitting), I’ve cleaned it up quite well using aluminium foil, although it is still a little rough in places.
It has back-pedal Sachs Komet Super brakes that are very heavy and slow to use, and I am told that is quite normal for the brake type.
I don’t know if the wheels are contemporary with the frame.
If anyone can tell me more about it, I would be grateful.
I’d like to get mudguards and a chain guard for it. I can make a skirt guard.
My Ladies Speedwell
Frame
Speedwell Logo
Headring
Seatpost
Dropouts
Sachs Komet Super
Back Cog
Brake Drum
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