We received the ACT Heritage Award! It was awarded jointly to the Australian Cycling History Resource Centre for outstanding work in promoting local heritage with the establishment of the Centre and to Barbara Malpass for the publication "Cycling Canberra: A History of Cycling in Canberra and Region".
The award was presented by Mr. Brendan Smyth,
Minister for Urban Services, at a function held by the ACT Heritage Council on
Friday 7th April 2000 during the Heritage Festival in Canberra.
Manchester,
England, Dec 23rd, 2000
Report
by Tony Pickering.
The
IVCA Rally
and Wheelmen Annual Meet
From the Wheelmen
(USA) Newsletter
At
the pre-century meeting Wednesday I was told to follow the arrows, White
for the century, yellow for the halfcentury, and red for the
quarter-century. Thursday morning I awoke to the noise of over 100 other
wheelmen, all anxious to eat breakfast and start their chosen ride. It was cool,
and barely light, as 1 rode my ordinary through the tunnel under the highway to
begin my day in the saddle. At first those three arrows were with me wherever 1
went - white. yellow and red they went, on and on. Eventually 1 came to
the parting of the ways, and only the white arrows were there to guide me, Gradually
the day brightened and 1 could see the sun through the overhanging canopy. Fifty
miles, one break-stop and five hours later I was back to the beginning,
and ready for lunch before starting the second fifty miles. I am told fiftyseven
completed a century ride here.
1
was feeling great Friday morning, the century ride completed. and I had eaten my
fill, so off to the flea market I went. Thirty tables of collectibles and spare
parts greeted me there. No time to dilly-dally however, as 1 wanted to
join the morning sight-seeing ride.
This
was another beautiful day; sunny and not too hot. I joined about 60 other riders
for a ride down the Wicormico River. The plan was to cross on the ferry and
return via the other side, but the ferry was closed for repair. We rode back by
a different route arriving just in time for lunch.
Seminars
and games filled the afternoon. Charles Meinert and Bob Balcomb led the seminars
and Dove Garrettson the games. I chose to relax and watch the games. Others used
this opportunity to drive to the beach, about 40 miles away.
Dinner
that evening was a picnic barbecue under the same trees that cast their shade
over the morning flea market. Dana McNair had set up a silent auction in the
nearby gazebo. The goodies brought in about $900 for the treasury.
As
dusk began to set in Sue and Dave Gray organised an evening lantern ride in and
around the campus, following which an assortment of ice cream flavours were
served to the over 100 ride participants and more than 100 observers.
Saturday
morning I had the opportunity to sleep-in for an extra hour, as the first
scheduled activity, the group photo, was at 8:45. Why anyone would think it
possible to assemble over 200 cyclists and take their photo in just fifteen
minutes I'll never know.
By
9:30 am. all the riders were in their costumes and ready for the OHWT ride into
Salisbury. Minor incidents and traffic light delayed a few, but by just after
11.00 most were eating their lunch in the park or wandering around in the zoo.
The ride back to the campus was a short one ending with a ride through the same
tunnel that introduced me to the white,
yellow and red arrows of the Thursday rides.'
Official
business took up most of Saturday afternoon for some. Meeting followed meeting
until there was just enough time to change for the banquet.
As at every meal, the banquet food was great and plentiful A live band could be heard above the drone of wheelmen enjoying the evening. Later various awards were given out; participants who were instrumental in planning, organizing and presenting the meet were recognized. Then, after a bit of dancing, the evening ended for all but the night owls. Breakfast, then church services led by Dave Gray, and finally check were the only scheduled activities on Sunday. It is all over now, but 1 still dream of the white, yellow and red arrows.
Historische
Fahrrader
German's
historic cycle event of the year. August 2000
By
Alan Naber
Bavaria,
Beer Festivals, Brass Bands, Lederhosen, Long Socks, and feathered hats, add to
that 3 days of vintage cycles and you have quite an event! 1 rounded off a cycle
tour around Germany this year with a visit to the German Historic Cycle clubs
annual get together. 3 days of old bikes! An auction, a swap meet, a ride and
parade, penny farthing and other old bike racing, an event not to be missed!
The
meeting is the biggest vintage, bike meet of the year in Germany and run by the
3 year old club: Historische FAHRRADER which has around 200 members., 1 arrived
on my classic Giant Expedition (well, old by today's standards at 7 years!) and
stayed at a hostel overlooking the beautiful hill village of Schonhoven near
Regensburg. This is the location of a delightful bike museum called Radwerk and
run by a Ivan Sojc a very colourful Slovac and has many rare bikes and
cyclemotors.
The
event was the biggest and best organised I have yet experienced and started on
the Friday with an auction of bikes, memorabilia and cyclemotors. The auction
was a real eye opener for me, almost exclusively German bikes, many design
innovations Ihad not seen before and makes I had not heard of. Around 100
enthusiasts packed the restaurant that is attached to the museum where the
auction was held. The catalogue gave what I thought pretty high reserves, which
knocked me out of bidding for anything. It started with small items, original
leather toolbags for Opel and Adler going for DM80 while a patterned Durkopp
from around 1900 went for DM420. Old catalogues came next, a Burkopp around 1910
fetched DM220, an Adler of 1900 DM500. Quite a few old enamel signs, a Phanomen
went for DM280 the reserve price. Quite a few things did not get any bids at the
reserve, especially post war items such as a police bike of 1955 complete with
truncheon, with a reserve of DM950
I
would have loved to take the 1939 Adler home, which had an interesting 3 speed
behind the chainwheel and fetched DM550 A ladies safety of 1911, an H.A.E.F
fitted with rear springs went for DM1800, a celluloid chaincase for DM250, a
ladies saddle of 1900 for DM320 I thought a 1941 3 speed hub from F&S was
expensive at DM320. A silver pocket watch with engraved cycle fetched DM510, a
pair of 1930s Diamont aluminium water bottles with a tatty wire holder went for
DM500 and 1920s wheel siren DM 450. I almost bid for a copy of 'Around the world
on a Bicycle' by Stevens, which went for its reserve of DM250. The lamps all
sold, the most expensive being a late 1800s pear shaped paraffin lamp at DM510.
A rather tatty wooden child's sidecar from Denmark seemed expensive at DM1100.
The
swap meet on the Saturday attracted around 30 stands, the museum and a dealer
from Bielefeld having the biggest stands with quite a few reproduced items.
Prices were high by my Australian standards but probably not by the UK's. I
found a Sturmy Archer front hub brake I had been looking for to suit my Rolls
Rocket. It was of course 36 hole, so now can anyone help me with a 26x1 3/8 rim
to suit? 1 bought a bike frame which 1 posted home, it was a Herkules Cavello a
'Kangaroo bike' as it has fixed pedals and it is propelled by moving ones bum up
and down! It sounds like a circus act bike but was sold in the 1970s as a
serious training bike as it uses a good range of muscles.
Saturday
afternoon around 60 vintage bikers in period costume set off to ride the 15km to
Regensburg, yours truly with a newly acquired cheesecutter hat (no compulsory
helmets here, thank goodness!) The standard of the bikes was excellent, lots of
1900 to 1920s safety with wood or imitation wood rims and, white beaded edge
tyres, an assortment of original and repro penny-farthings and some inter
Sunday
was race day, there were many different classes, the streets by the museum had
been closed and we saw some close penny farthing racing, .. safetys of all eras
as well as boneshakers and solid tyred bikes had a go. I borrowed a police bike
and followed a mixed pack of slow bikes around.
It
was an excellent weekend, next year it's at Bielefeld and on the 24th to 26th
August. The club address is Deisterweg 15B 3085 1, Langenhagen, Germany for more
details. Note the exchange rates are A$1 = DM1.25. For more info email me on
oldcyclist@hotmail.com.
The
Cycle History Conference, Sakai, Japan, 23-25 August 2000.
Compiled by Anne and Ron
Shepherd and Ron Sant.
This article was written for
and originally published in the Veteran-Cycle Club's magazine, News and Views.
The Cycle History Conference
was this year organised by Frank Berto and hosted by Shimano and with a wide
selection of papers being read plus a visit around the Shimano factory proved to
be a most interesting and well organised function.
The
Conference opened with the visit to the Shimano factory where we were fascinated
by the many processes used in component manufacture from the making of the
tooling, through the stamping, forging and die-casting to the robotic machining.
assembly and packing of the parts. This was followed by a Japanese lunch in the
renovated Shimano family house before going to the Sakai Cycle Museum.
Gert
Jan Moed then gave a talk on the foundation of the museum, the majority of which
had originally been formed and owned by the Dutch Batavus Cycle Company. It now
consisted of some 200 machines, representing everything from a Draisienne to
Lance Armstrong's Tour de France winning Trek, all welllaid-out in a purpose
built three storey building owned by the city of Sakai but administered by
Shimano.
There
then followed two days of paper reading.
Iain Boal (USA)
'Towards a World History of the Bicycle' in which he looked at
recorded history and concluded that it was too European centred, too masculine
and written in triumphal tones. He requested more information about the
development of cycling in Asia, South America and Africa.
Roger
Street (GB) 'Johnson's
1819 Tour of England' in which he detailed the sales tour of Denis
Johnson and has son John to Bristol, Bath, Liverpool and Manchester in 1819.
John
Pinkerton's (GB) 'What the
Papers Say -Accuracy of Cycle History' detailed some of the errors to be
found in newspaper reporting of cycling events and concluded that you should not
accept everything that is written. (Including this report perhaps!)
Hans Lessing (Germany) 'Factors entering into the Two-Wheeler Invention' which looked at earlier forms of human-powered transport than the Draisienne, and commented that although they now look crude, they represented the cutting edge of technology at the time. He also propounded the thought that the 1816 shortage of corn and its rising price as fuel for horses, created the need for an alternative form of transport met by the Draisienne.
Yukio Otsu (Japan) 'History of the Ordinary Bicycle in Japan' which related the scarcity of Ordinary bicycles in Japan as well as information about them. Due to the Japanese being of smaller stature than Europeans or Americans, their bicycles seldom exceeded a 42" wheel size.
Bruce Epperson (USA) 'How Many Bicycles? US. bicycle production from 1875-1915 ' with quoted statistics from US sources and his reasoning for considering them exaggerated. He set out his thinking for producing some more realistic figures.
K Koike (Japan) 'Sports Bicycles in Japan before WW II' and explained that cycling as a pastime did not seriously start in Japan until the 1920's. Their cycles were modelled on the European style with wide ratio gears for the mountainous terrain. Off-road riding soon became popular.
Walter Ulreich (Austria) 'The "Jugendstil" Bicycle. Design in Austria- 1900-1918. ' Jugendstil, the artistic design probably better known to us as Art Nouveau, was used a great deal in cycling art and also found expression in many German and Austrian bicycles for etched decoration of the frame, forks and chainsets, often incorporating the maker's name.
Norio Kajiwara (Japan) 'The History of the Safety Bicycle in Japan , which told us the history of the Myata bicycle, a company which started in Nagoya in 1890 and is still in existence today as one of the largest cycle producers in Japan.
Tony Hadland (GB) 'Raleigh in the Last Quarter of the 20th Century' which was a very informative talk on the changes which took place at Raleigh from 1975-2000. The changes in ownership and marketing methods as well as sales figures were presented.
Toshihiko Saito (Japan) 'The Bicycle a,nd Transportation Policy in Japan' giving information on the role of the bicycle as transport, the problems with bicycles in traffic and the future prospects for the bicycle in Japan. Cycling is in afar worse state than in Europe due to greater congestion and no satisfactory future prospects were given. Illegal cycle parking was considered to be a major problem, but the imposition of fines was not proving a solution.
Frank Berto (USA) 'History Repeats. Reincarnations of old gear trains. ' This was a humorous talk to show that designers never look at the history of cycle design and keep repeating the failures of previous years. His study included lever and treadle drives, shaft drives, retro-direct drives, bottom bracket gears, oval chainwheels, expanding cranks and expanding chainwheels.
Hiroshi Nakamura (Japan) 'The History of the Derailleur in Japan. ' and talked about post WWII manufacture and how the early designs were copies of European ones and how they progressed to the advanced designs later produced by Sun Tour and Shimano.At least six major makers were involved but not all of them exported to Europe.
Nozumu Takata (Japan) 'Power-assisted Bicycles in Japan. ' He described various electrically power-assisted bicycles made in Japan and their considered advantages for encouraging particularly the elderly or those living in hilly country to use them. They presently have a10% market share of cycle sales in Japan.
Alastair Dodds (Scotland) 'The Development of the Pneumatic Tyre. The Edinburgh Connection. ' He described the early patent of Robert Thompson for a pneumatic tyre and the relationship of various subsequent patents.
Shiro Yagami (Japan) 'Japanese Bicycle Imports and Exports. , Imports were generally much smaller than exports, which between the world wars were mainly to Asia, but since WWII showed rapid growth to Europe and America.
Chester
Kyle (USA)
'The History of Bicycle Aerodynamics and the UCI' in which he
showed slides and graphs detailing the improvements in cycling performance by
improved aerodynamics. He criticised the UCI for its stilted attitude towards
cycle development.
Hiroyuki
Kouno (Japan)
'Bicycle Racing and Keirin Racing in Japan' which traced cycle
racing from 1897 and the development of Keirin racing which started in 1948 and
proved so popular as a betting sport that by 1950 there were
Gabe
Konrad (USA)
'Leroy Johnson. US Cyclo-Cross Champion, 1963-67' in which he
described the rise in interest in cyclo-cross racing (as opposed to mountain
biking), in the USA, the type of cycles used and the career of Leroy Johnson,
the American Cyclo-Cross Champion for five years.
Theo
Stevens (Netherlands)
'Early Bicycle Racing in the Netherlands' as a study into the
social groups involved from the 1880's and how the social groups changed over
the years. he also discussed the role of the national cycling clubs and how they
eventually split into racing and touring groups.
Riidiger
Rabenstein (Germany) 'the History of the German Workers Cycling Association
-Solidarity , throughout the 20th century and its success in defying bans
made by Hitler .
Nicholas Oddy (Scotland)
'Cycling in the Drawing Room. How the bicycle affected design "
and showed numerous slides of plates and other ornaments which depicted
bicycles, particularly hobby-hoses and Boneshakers.
Ron Shepherd (Australia)
'The Melbourne Bicycle Touring Club " which was formed in
1973, in the context of Australian bicycle clubs formed since 1868.
Patrick Chen (Canada)
'The Ice Velocipede. 1869-1902. I He showed drawings of high
bicycles with spiked driving wheels and skates used on frozen Canadian rivers in
the 19th century, and contrasted them with his studded-tyred mountain bike on
which he rides to work in temperatures down to minus 50°C.
Andrew Millward (GB)
'British versus Japanese Bicycle Exports
in
the 1930’s'
where he compared the relative exports from officially produced
statistics. He doubted the veracity of some of the figures and felt that more
research was needed.
Ross
Petty (USA)
'The Rise of the Asian Bicycle Industry -Japan, Taiwan and China. '
Ross discussed the rise of Asian cycle production from figures found for cycle
exports from Japan, China and Taiwan. These showed the rise of Taiwan and China
over Japan in recent years.
These papers will be published
in full in the Proceedings of the Conference, to be released some time this year
by Rob van der Plas.
Veloclub
Sport en Steun, Ettelgem
Written
for the IVCA Journal
This
event attracted a large turn-out with a total of 83 participants. The largest
contingent was British with thirty-one, twenty came from the Netherlands, ten
from France and twenty two from Belgium ...mainly Flanders. Virtually all the
British contingent arrived on the 18.00 ferry and we were welcomed by some of
the French group waiting at the customs exit. Then everyone went to a special
local pub ...a seven year-old tradition. One hour later we visited the disused
Oostende velodrome, sadly now being used for cricket of all sports, but there
are plans to refurbish the velodrome for cycling. After that Eric led the
ravenous horde towards Ettelgem, food and rest. There were more pub stops with
an excellent wide-screen video of cycling history accompanied by a free drink
followed by the Cycle Music Evening at the 'Club Lokall'. By now it was late and
some of the English contingent set off for the 'Carpe Diem' hotel ('Guard the
Day', too late for that now) David Boullin reports that he dimly records an
excellent meal washed down with plenty of wine about 23.00. Somehow we found
beds and tumbled into them. In the 'Carpe Diem' was also a special exhibition
mounted by Eric Delanghe from Romain Maes, Tour de France winner 1935.
Ten seconds later it was time
to cycle back to Ettelgem for the day's events ... -a 72 km round trip to
Roeselare to the National Cycle Museum. This was really for me the best part of
the weekend as we set off through the country lanes to various stops for beer
and lunch. Almost eighty of us sat down to lunch and it was ready. A choice of
steaming courses came out and soon we were replete and the befuddling began. At
this point we welcomed the police (unusual for cyclists) as we were to have a
motorcycle escort into Roeselare. The final route involved crossing various four
to six lane highways. The police technique was to hang back among the cyclists,
who were now spread out over about half a mile with some gaps, and then roar up
the main road junctions with sirens howling and blue lights flashing. They leapt
off their machines and held batons aloft to arrest all 'vehicles'. Woe betide
any vehicle proceeding at the normal Flemish speed of 120 kph that did not
immediately stop. Jt cannot have been enjoyable to receive a full flemjsh Poljce
~are-.
Once in position the police
tended to forget about the motorists and just stand around as we drifted lazily
past the fuming and impatient flemings. NaturaJly for so many cycJists to pass
took time and the long gaps w-ere no one was about must have been quite
infuriating. But Flemjsh police are to be obeyed. It was really great fun.
Just prior to reaching
Roeselare we visited the proposed JVCA accommodation for 2002. The National
Cycling Museum deserves an article to itself and cannot be touched on here other
than to say it is magnificent. The return with our police friends was the same,
but we were tired. and it was a long way to go. Varied groups tried different
routes. With expert local knowledge some of the English got lost and finished up
after many km joining the main group who had gone the shortest way and were just
setting down to an evening's drinking. The second night was like the first, an
excellent but late meal and ten
seconds sleep.
Sunday, the final day, was the
day of the Cafe Tourmalet, memorabilia cafe for Sylveer Maes, Tour de France
winner 1936 & 1939 races. Sunday afternoon was the time for the Cycle Parade
for everyone and the races for all ages, groups and cycle types, with the
emphasis on races for Ordinaries. Sadly, and for the first tjme in eight. years,
the Rains Came, and came. In the morning we had survived in the cafe Tourmalet
because of the beer and fascinating memorabilia and cycles of Sylveer Maes, all
installed by Eric DeLanghe, But the afternoon events, Oh Dear. Never has cycling
been so horrible. Unremittjng downpours hour after hour. Everyone with any sense
remained behind closed doors and shuttered windows watching the Tour de France
in glorious sunshine, while we shivered and cursed in bus shelters and telephone
boxes ...or anywhere else that was dry and warm. The greatest excitement was the
Ordinary races; these attracted a good number of riders in varied categories
based on age and sex.
It all ended ...we cycled back
dripping to our various hotels and other accommodation to wait for another day;
still the beer flowed thank God, now we know why there are 300 or so beers in
Flanders.
The
New Zealand
Mt. Cook to Oamaru Penny Farthing Tour
2000
And
the national penny farthing championships
By
Don Speden, Captain of the Oamaru Ordinary Cycle Club
Every
year in November the town of Oamaru in the South Island of New Zealand holds a
Victorian heritage celebration and one of the first events on the list is the
Penny farthing tour. This tour has grown over the years and now attracts riders
from all over the world who enjoy riding their Penny farthings through the
beautiful New Zealand countryside. This years tour started on the 12th
Nov with riders loading their bicycles in Christchurch at the Charter trucks
depot which is owned by Noel & Pip Sutherland who are penny farthing riders
themselves and the major sponsor of the tour. On the first day we drove from
Christchurch to Mt Cook (202 miles) in two mini vans and a large truck
containing all the bicycles and baggage. On arriving at the Mt Cook chalets we
were meet by another group of riders who had travelled up that day from Oamaru
and we all had a BBQ followed by a whiskey tasting evening in which Micheal
O’Brien explained the differences of seven Scottish malts. Monday, Nov 13th
started with an early wake up call from Ted McCulloch playing his bagpipes which
was sure to wake even the dead. That morning we all went on a guided walk of the
Hooker valley which gave a great view of Mt Cook New Zealand’s highest
mountain. And in the afternoon some of the riders took a boat trip on the
glacier feed lake and others unpacked their bicycles were seen riding around the
village. Tuesday 14th we started on our ride (58 miles) down the
valley towards Twizel a small town were we stopped for lunch at a local child
care centre and then Peter Matthews displayed his trick riding skills to the
delight of the youngsters. That night we all stayed at the Lake Ohau lodge and
enjoyed a great meal & a few drinks and we were even featured on the TV news
that evening. Our second day on the road (60 miles) Wednesday 15th
took us through Omarama where we stopped for morning tea and then it was time to
face the Otemetata saddle which forced everybody to walk except Bruce McCulloch
who rode all the way up on his 48” wheel most of the riders took it very slow
coming down the other side although wheelman Jack Castor took a header at high
speed he was ok with a few small cuts and bruise’s . That night was spent in
Kurow but before dinner we all had the chance to take a jet boat ride on the
Waitaki River. The last day of the tour Thursday 16th
was a (43 mile) ride into Oamaru through rolling hills and after a short
stop in the Oamaru gardens for a drink and a change into period cycling club
wear with riders of the Oamaru & Christchurch clubs and the overseas riders
in double file. Then we all rode into the main street of Oamaru in formation and
with a group dismount for a Civic welcome after this we had a spare day to relax
and enjoy many of the Victorian heritage events. And on the Friday night many of
the riders enjoyed themselves by dressing up in period costume and attending the
Victorian heritage ball. The racing took place on Saturday 18th in
the main street with a total of 34 riders taking part including riders from
Australia, Japan, America and Ireland. The men's open championship was won by
past winner Andrew Wegener of Australia and the Ladies open championship was
also won by past winner Pip Sutherland of Christchurch. That night a farewell
dinner was held in the last post hotel and the next morning at 10.30am the Tyne
street grunter hill climb was held with Wesley Golledge of Christchurch taking
out first place. Then at 3.30pm those riders heading back to Christchurch loaded
their penny farthings and headed off. So if you looking for a great time touring
on your Penny farthing though the beautiful New Zealand countryside keep Nov
2001 free and come on down and join us.
Australian Olympic Cycling Results
|
Aitken and McGrory win gold |
Australian Olympic Medal Tally in Cycling |
Silver for Michelle Ferris |
|
|
Gold |
1 |
||
|
Silver |
3 |
||
|
Bronze |
3 |
||
Michellie Jones and Michelle Ferris both brought home silver medals for their respective events of the women's triathlon and the women's 500m track time trial on Saturday the 16th of September. The men didn't disappoint either, with a bronze in the 1km time trial for Shane Kelly, followed by more bronze for Australia on the 17th for Brad McGee in the Individual Pursuit and for the Men's Olympic Sprint team of Sean Eadie, Darryn Hill and Gary Neiwand. The 21st brought more medals, this time silver and gold. Gary Neiwand came second in the keirin final, winning his second medal of this Olympics. The superb teamwork of Brett Aitken and Scott McGrory in the final of the madison gave them the gold.
THE AUSTRALIAN CYCLING TEAM FOR SYDNEY 2000
Track Men
Brett Ailken, Graeme
Brett Lancaster, Brad
Track Women
Alayna Burns, Michelle Ferris, Lyndelle Higginson
Road (Men)
Robbie
Road Women
Juanita Feldhahn, Tracy Gaudry
Mountain
Bike Men
Cadel Evans, Paul Rowney, Rob Woods
Mountian Bike Women
Anna Baylis, Mary Grigson
THE TRACK BIKES
The basic requirement for bikes used in the track events is that they have a triangular frame and wheels that are the same size (either 66 or 68cm in diameter). They can be constructed from steel, aluminium, titanium or carbon fibre. Track bikes have a single 'fixed' gear so that riders must pedal any time they are moving. The gear size is set up according to the event being contested and the riding style of the cyclist. Cyclists are also restricted regarding the aerodynamics of their bikes. Protective windscreens, fairings and other attachments intended to decrease forward air resistance or artificially increase speed or acceleration are prohibited. Triathlon‑style aerodynamic handlebars can be used for pursuit and kilometre time trial races, but are forbidden in all mass‑start races. Track bikes have no brakes. The dimensions of the bike must not exceed two metres in length or 50cm in width.
THE ROAD BIKES
Similar
in many ways to track bikes, road bikes can be constructed from lightweight
steel, aluminium, titanium or carbon fibre. They are equipped with downward
curving handlebars, thin high‑pressure tyres and narrow saddles. Unlike
track bicycles though, road bikes are fitted with brakes and derailleurs, which
provide up to 8 gears.
Cyclists
are restricted regarding the aerodynamics of their bikes. Protective
windscreens, failings and other attachments intended to decrease forward air
resistance or artificially increase speed or acceleration are prohibited.
Triathlon‑style aerodynamic handlebars are forbidden in all mass start
races.
The
dimensions of the bike must not exceed two metres in length or 50 centimetres in
width. Road bikes weigh between eight and 10 kilograms.
FINAL RESULTS OF ALL THE CYCLING
|
Women Individual Time |
Men Individual Time |
Men Track Points |
Women Track |
Men Track Sprint |
|
Trial |
Trial |
|
Points |
|
|
Leontien ZiIjaard (Ned), |
Vuacheslav Ekimov (Rus), |
Juan Ilaneras (Spa), |
Antonefia Beflutti |
Marti Nothstein |
|
Mari Holden (USA), |
Jan Ultrick (Ger), |
Milton Wyants (Uru) |
(Ita), Leontien |
(USA), Florian |
|
Jeannie Long-Ciprelfi |
Lance Armstrong (USA) |
Alexey Markov (Rus) |
Zfflaard (Ned), Olga |
Rousseau (Fra), |
|
(Fra), |
|
|
Shoussareva (Rus) |
Jens Fiedler (Ger) |
Women Track Sprint
Felicia
Ballanger
(Fra),
Oxana
Grichina
(Rus),
Iryna
Yanovych
(Ukraine)
Men
Track Olympic Sprint Team
Laurent
Gane (Fra), Arnaud
Tourant
Florian Rousseau;
Craig
Maclean (GB), Chris
Holy,
Mason Queally; Sean
Eady
(Aus), Gary Neiwand,
Darryn
Hill
Men
Track Individual Pursuit
Robert Bartko (Ger), Jens Lehmann (Ger), Brad
McGee (Aus)
Women Individual Pursuit
Leontien ZiJIaard (Ned), Marion Clgnet (Fra),
Yvonne McGregor (GB)
Men Track Team Pursuit
Robert
Bartko (Ger), Guido Fulst,
Jens
Lehmann, Daniel Becke;
Oleksandr
(Uks) Sergij Matveyev,
Oleksandr
Fedenko, Sergiy
Chemyavskyy;
Paul Manning (GB),
Bradley
Wiggins, Chris Newton,
Bryan
Steel
AUSTRALIA
ACHIEVED ONE GOLD 3 SILVER AND 3 BRONZE
GOLD
(Men
Madison) Brett Aitkin and Scott McGrory
SILVER
(Women
Track) Michelle Ferris (Men Keirin) Gary Neiwand, (Women Triathlon) Michellie
Jones
BRONZE
(Olympic
Sprint) Sean Eady, Gary Neiwand,
Darryn
Hill. (Indiv pursuit) Brad McGee; (lkm
Time
Trial) Shane Kelly
SOUTH
AUSTRALIAN BIKE A WINNER
Adelaide
firm, Pope Group, is riding high on the Olympics towards an export bonanza. Its
hand-made track bikes featured in three gold, three silver and two bronze medal
wins and a world record. Pope says this has brought a flood of orders. They were
used by the Australian track cycling team, including gold medallists Brett
Aitkin and Scott McGrory, NZ and South African riders, and Dutch gold medallist
Leontien van Moorsel in her record breaking ride.
Veteran,
Gary-Neiwand, lined up in his fourth Olympic games, having already won Olympic
bronze in Seoul and silver in Barcelona.
CONGRATULATIONS
TO AUSTRALIA'S OLYMPIC TRACK CYCLING AND TRIATHLON MEDAL WINNERS!
Michellie
Jones and Michelle Ferris both brought home silver medals for their respective
events of the women's triathlon and the women's 500m track time trial on
Saturday 16 September. The men didn't disappoint either, with a bronze in the
lkm time trial for Shane Kelly followed by more bronze for Australia on 17
September for Brad McGee in the Individual Pursuit and for the Men's Olympic
Sprint team of Sean Eadie, Darryn Hill and Gary Neiwand. The 21st brought more
medals, this time silver and gold. Gary Neiwand came second in the keirin final,
winning his second medal of this Olympics. The superb teamwork of Brett Aitken
and Scott McGrory in the final of the Madison gave them the gold.
Men
Track 1 km Time Trial
Jason
Queally (GB), Stefan Nimke (Ger), Shane Kelly (Aus)
Women
Track Time Trial
Felicia
Ballanger (Fra), Michelle Ferris (Aus), Cuihua Jiang (Chi)
Men
Track Keirin
Florian
Rousseau (Fra), Gary Neiwand (Aus), Jens Fiedler (Ger)
Men
Track Madison
Brett
Aitken (Aus), Scott McGrory, Etienne De Wilde (Bel), Matthew Gilmore; Marco
Villa (Ita), Silvio Martinello
ROAD
RACER
One
hundred and fifty-four cyclists started the Olympic
road
race on wet and slippery Sydney streets. The roads
dried,
the pace got faster and faster, 62 riders dropped
out
and one left the race in an ambulance. At the end of
it
all, the King of the road was Jan Ullrich
NOTHING
BUT PAIN
So
close. Anna Wilson rode beautifully for every metre
of
the women's road race, but missed a medal on the
finish
line. That hurts - especially after a race as
gruelling
and exacting as this one.
Men
Road Race
Jan
Ullrick (Ger), Alexandre Vmkourov (Kaz), Andreas Kloeden (Ger)
Men
Mountain Biking
Miguel
Marinez (Fra), Filip Meirhaeghe (Bel), Christph Sauder (Swi)
Women
Mountain Biking
Paola
Pezzo (Ita), Barbara Blatter (Swi), Margarita Fullana (Spa)
Men
Triathlon
Simon
Whitfleld (Can), Stephan Vuckovic (Ger), Jan Rehula (Cze)
Women
Triathlon
Brigitte
McMahon (Swi), Michellie Jones (Aus), Magali Messmer (Swi)
Canberra Heritage Bike Ride 2000
The 7th Annual Canberra Heritage Ride was held on 16th April in Canberra, sponsored by the Canberra Tradesmen's Union Club.
The Heritage Ride was held during the Canberra Heritage Festival, for pre-1940 bicycles and tricycles with riders in period costume. The Museum was able to loan some of it's historic cycles.
The programme was -
Saturday 15th April
11am-4pm: Open afternoon at the Australian Cycling Resource Centre, Rosevear Place Dickson. See 100’s of bicycles. Read 100’s of bike magazines. * Sale or swap of bikes and bits.
1pm: Bicycle Games, for fun and frivolity come and join in. Bring your bike and a sense of humour. Rosevear Place Dickson.
7pm: Dinner at Downer Club Bistro, $10 for all-you-eat buffet. Hawdon St Dickson.
Sunday 16th April
9am: Leave from Resource Centre at Rosevear Place Dickson for Heritage Cycle Ride, on pre-1940 cycles dressed in appropriate costumes. The route takes us to the beautiful Lake Burley Griffin, travelling past many of Canberra’s landmarks. (Some bicycles available for loan from the Canberra Bicycle Museum by arrangement before 31st March).
12 noon: Stop for lunch at the Kingston Old Bus Depot Markets. Return by a different route.
3pm: Afternoon tea at the Bicycle Museum, Badham St Dickson (provided by the Tradies Club)
7pm: Pizza and salad dinner for $5 at the Driver’s. BYOG. Ask for directions.
The next Canberra Heritage Bike Ride will be held in conjunction with the Federation Ride in Canberra on May 9th 2001, to celebrate the Centenary of Federation.
From France Meeting of International Veteran Cycle Assoc. held on 13th May at La Chausee St Victor, France 1. Opening 2. Apologies 3. Minutes approved 4. No matters arising 5. Approval of accounts 6. Election of committee Australia Paul Farren Austria Walter Ulreich Belgium Eric Delanghe Canada Ron Miller France Robert Martinez Germany Peter Scherber Netherlands Otto Beaujon New Zealand Peter Johnson UK Ron Sant USA Norman Batho Internet Operator Otto Beaujon Editor Paul Reid Club Sales Officer position vacant 7.Change to the constitution was carried. 8.Future rallies Next year’s rally to be July 5-9 at Salisbury State University, in Salisbury, Maryland USA. It will be part of one of the Wheelmen rallies and will not have any races. 2001 June 14-17 in Czech Republic, organised by the sports club Favourite. The racing will be on the famous Brno velodrome. 2002, May 8-12 in Roeselare, Belgium 2003, Feb/March in Australia. Part 1: racing in Tasmania. Part 2: costumed ride in Melbourne. Part 3: history conference in Canberra. 2004. in Austria. 9.The editor, Paul Reid, would like help in the translation of articles for the journal. 10.As there will be no racing at the rally in America next year, a request was made for a country who would like to host the world championships. Charlie Farren offered that Australia would host the racing component and extended and invitation for all interested to visit Tasmania in February. The world championships will be incorporated in the National Pennyfarthing Championships at Evandale, Tasmania on 26th February 2000.
by Annemarie Driver Held in Ettelgem, Belgium, 16-18 July 1999
This event was special because we had not planned to go, but received an invitation from the organiser Eric De Langhe when we met him at the IVCA rally in France. Eric is a most hospitable man, going to great lengths to make everyone feel welcome, as well as catering for a variety of individual needs. People with their veteran cycles came from all over Europe. The English were the luckiest because Eric had arranged to met them at the ferry terminal in Oostende (that way they could leave their cars in England). We were fortunate to be part of his welcoming committee, escorting them to Ettelgem, along about 9km of paths right beside a canal. The boat had been delayed, but nevertheless on the way a stop was made to see the old velodrome, and a stop was made to have drink at a local pub, Eric’s shout. In Ettelgem, people were settled into their accommodation. And then we met again for the cycle music evening in the Café “De Sportvriend”. Eric again shouted drinks and snacks.
On Saturday we assembled for the costumed sightseeing ride to Bruges. The route followed the canal, making a morning tea stop interesting watching the canal bridge move aside by remote control for the boats. In the main square we saw a cycle sculpture, and then explored the market stalls. A visit was made to the St Salvator cathedral where there is a carving of a very early child’s wheeled toy. And then time to look at the shops in busy Bruge. We sampled Belgian chocolates and found examples of exquisite Belgian lace. On the return ride a stop was made at a brewery (Eric’s shout again), adjacent to a cycle exhibition. How appropriate! The evening could be spent at the “ ‘t Steedje” brewery in Ettelgem for sampling of the Blondine and Hoge-Bi Real Ales, where Eric has part of his own cycle collection on display.
On Sunday, another sightseeing ride in the local countryside featuring picturesque almost traffic free roads through the polders, over dikes and alongside the ship canal Ostend-Bruges. Refreshment stop at the Oudenburg pubs and taverns. The racing began at 2pm, first with a parade of all the entrants. It was well organised event, the streets were closed off with barricades, the local police were in attendance, and the first aid people were there, a good loudspeaker system keep everybody informed, a veteran car cleared the streets before each race with the sweep vehicle bringing up the rear. There were races for boneshakers, pennyfarthings, tandems, tricycles, pre-1945 mens and pre-1945 ladies. And also a race for recumbents. The pennyfarthings were the most popular and the most serious. The spectators lined the main street and some were lucky enough to secure seats at the outdoor café tables. A wonderful, fun, friendly, exciting day. Oh, and all entrants received a special memento of a pennyfarthing rider in lace. And a sample of a delicious almond cake. And another drink of beer. (Although I must admit that by this time I opted for an orange juice).
From U.K. The Vintage Vehicle Show Held in Ardingly near Crawley in the south of England. By Annemarie and Rod Driver The U.K. Veteran Cycle Club had a marquee which held the veteran cycles belonging to members. They organised a roster of members to look after them, and talk to the public. The public were able to inspect the cycles, as well as all the other vintage vehicles, tractors, trucks, cars, models, motorbikes, steam engines, etc and traders stalls and food outlets and the beer tent with 100 varieties of beers, served warm of course. In the afternoon there was a parade of the vehicles in the show ring including the bikes. Rod was allowed to ride the hobbyhorse belonging to Peter Hoye and received a suitable mention by the commentator. We received a special horse brass medallion for coming all the way from Australia.
From USA Condensed from an article by Phillip Levi in the Pennyfarthing Club of SA newsletter 32nd Annual Wheelmen Meet in Springfield USA James Allen and his wife Billie Jo were the hosts for this meeting. The first ride was the ‘Century’, 100 miles (9 mile loops) through the hilly back blocks of Springfield. Incorporated in this event was a series of races eligible only for those who have ridden 25 miles or more. There were 5 sectional sprints each of ½ mile through some hilly terrain. Andrew Wegener from Australia took a couple of firsts and second places and I managed 2 firsts a second and a third. Parades, judging, trick riding and games followed and then the track was set in a large car park for the “America’s Cup “ race. The race course was just over ¼ mile length and consisted of fast sweeping bends with a couple of dog legs to slow the pace a little before entering the final sweeping bend that had a reverse camber making things a bit tricky. We started the racing on the Friday night and having run two of the programmed events the sky decided to open with a heavy downpour of rain bringing a cancellation with a decision to race the remaining event at 10am the following morning. After some warm up laps it was on again, Andrew rode very well in his races with stiff competition from Rob Clements of Canada (riding an Edlee XLR8), then Jack Castor, myself and a few others rode our heats in the over ‘50’s race. Jack rode well and won his heat and I won my heat and then we raced it out for the final. I had a hard time to pass Jack on his Edlee ‘Racer’ but did it to win that race. Only two races before the big one to catch our breaths, so we assembled our team to discuss our tactics. There were 4 teams, Canada, America with two teams and Australia. As Andrew and I were the only two Aussies present, we had to make up our team of 5 riders to participate in the relay championship race. So we chose Jack Castor, Dave Walker and Steve Gordon, who were willing to be Aussies for a few moments. The order of our riders was Dave, Jack, Steve, myself and then Andrew. My adrenalin was really pumping as we awaited the starters order, then it was all go but Australia made a faulty start putting us back into 3rd position and as we watched the US team pull away we thought we had blown it. BUT, Jack leaded into the saddle of his racer and poured it on passing one competitor to take us into second place. Steve was away and held his own then I was next, knowing that I had to pull all stops out for this one. As determination and excitement of catching the American fired within me, I powered past the US rider to take us into the lead by about 5 bike lengths to leave it for Andrew to bring us home for victory. What a buzz of excitement it was for all of us. After having first thought our hopes were gone, but instead it made the race exciting for us and the spectators. What a relief of pressure! It was the first time I had experienced anything of this magnitude where our country was at stake due to the way I performed with our team. The final night at the banquet where people said their farewells while enjoying a sumptuous meal together, and where riders were honoured for their trans America rides, included in those was Don Lemin from Victoria. There was also the presentation of the America’s Cup trophy, which I proudly received on behalf of our team and Australia.
By Paul Farren, from the Vintage Cycle Club of Victoria “Cycle Courier”
A busy year in the workshop culminated in the usual panic six weeks beforehand trying to get “new” bikes ready at the last minute and a realisation that many of the bikes ridden last year had not been looked at. The major project of the year was the mighty Singer Apollo sociable tricycle which was almost complete but not quite and it was not clear until few days before that it would not be ready for riding. Hopefully the unveiling will be the next Heritage bike ride. Other bikes completed and seen on the ride were the Lewis Trike ridden by Celia Macaulay. The ladies Durkop ridden by Frances, and the Humber Gents 1895 ridden by Ralph Jackson.
The most productive repair sessions were during the two Workshop days before the ride, as failings in the various machines manifested and these were addressed either on the day or during the following week. On each of these days a goodly band of folk turned up to turn their hands to mechanical matters or polish the machinery. Many thanks to all involved. Special thanks to Kelman Baum and John Harland for their efforts over the year.
Next year is in my sights so a realistic list of machines for renovations being made already, a couple of shaft drives, solid tyred safeties and maybe a penny or three. If you feel like coming along and helping, give me a ring. Wednesdays are the most regular day as well as some weekend time. PS Janette and Robin and kids looked great with the trailer and side car. Robin had only just finished the sidecar which is based on a 1930’s chassis. Jil Wolfenden looked good in her military outfit with the folding French army bike.
Congratulations to everyone else for their outfits. This was the most spectacular year from a costume point of view and I consider it the best thankyou I can get if riders take the trouble to look the part on the machines. See you all next year.
The Giant group visit the Museum Storeroom.
The Canberra Bicycle Museum frequently welcomes overseas visitors. One such group recently was a delegation from ‘Giant’, the bicycle manufacturer, in Taiwan.
In their brief visit to Australia they covered Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne, making contacts with importers and retailers to promote their product. ‘Giant’ already is a popular brand of bicycle here.
They especially enjoyed their visit to the Canberra Bicycle Museum, being able to see the developments that have occurred in the bicycle over the years.
National Penny Farthing Championships
for photos by Don Speden click here
Saturday February 20th, 1999.
This year we certainly had the weather right! - A perfect Tasmanian summer’s day set the scene for a great programme of penny farthing racing.
SLOW RACE: Sticky Bunn was so excited at making the final he overbalanced early, ensuring the bronze and leaving Darren Pugh and Andrew Wegener to fight it out for the honours. It was Andrew who persevered, and earned the title of the slowest rider for both Australia and New Zealand.
SLALOM: Some tight finishes as the heats progressed! After round three, the six remaining were Rod Bracken, Darren Pugh, Steve Passlow, Phillip Dixon, Ian McColl and Michael Doube. Darren, Phillip and Michael progressed to the finals, with Ian McColl as the fastest loser. Michael and Ian rode off for the bronze, with Michael proving there’s life in the old dog yet by taking it out. Darren and Phillip rode for gold and silver in a thrilling race, which saw Phillip win for the second consecutive year, in a time of 9.6 seconds.
BIATHLON: What an unpredictable race this is! Last year very few starters, this year nine brave souls lined up. Defending champ Sean Hennessy looked to have it in the bag after the bike leg, but in the final run he was overtaken on the home straight by Heath Blair, in a great show of strength resulting from all that football training with the Scottsdale Magpies. Gold to Heath at his first ever championships! Sean held second, Greg Nunn came in third, and Evandale’s Phil Tuck was fourth.
RELAY: A changed Tassie line-up this year, following an agreement that relay places would be determined by the Airport Sprint. Old hands Michael Sullivan and Peter Jones made the team, along with youngsters Ryan Sullivan and Stuart Jany. The state’s dominance in this event continued with an easy win, while the Tassie 2 team of Rod Bracken, Darryn Pugh, Michael Papas and Heath Blair took the silver. The Victorian team of Greg Nunn, Robert Wegener, and John and Sean Hennessy were third.
FAMILY RELAY: A new innovation this year, introduced to highlight the family-oriented nature of our event. Six family pairs qualified, with the older leading the younger for one lap, then pulling over to allow the younger to sprint one lap for the finish. The Hennessy family triumphed, from the Sullivans, with the Janys third.
SPRINTS: The racing was fast and furious, unfortunately marred by one of the two falls of the day, when Jonothan Davis came down during his heat. The finalists were Heath Blair, Tim Stirling, Stuart Jany, Steve Passlow, Phillip Dixon, Phillip Levi, Greg Nunn, and Kristi Richardson, who made the final for the second successive year. She’ll take this one out one day! But this wasn’t to be Kristi’s year Phillip Dixon showed his speed to take the gold, with Steve Passlow second in a photo finish to Stuart Jany in third.
OBSTACLE: Mano Pagano’s dominance of this event came to an end when he was narrowly beaten into second place by our new Ironman, Heath Blair. John Sumner made it to the medal table with third place.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Some great racing in the heats! The first was the slowest for the day, with Steve Passlow winning in 3.40.9 mins. from Stuart Jany. Darren Pugh came in third. Heat 2 saw a win to Greg Nunn in 3.25.1, from Phillip Dixon, with Peter Jones just off the pace in third. Heat three went to the defending champion Brett Richardson in 3.32.9, with Andrew Wegener just outsprinting Nicky Armstrong for a place in the final - the Oamaru final revisited? Things were really hotting up by the time we reached the final heat, which was won by Ryan Sullivan in a time of 3.23.6 (only just slower than last year’s final) from Sean Hennessy, and George Papas rode in for third. And then to the final - as the youngster of the field, Ryan was determined to make his presence felt, and took the lead on the first lap. He then set the pace from the front until the bell lap -somewhat reminiscent of his dad, in the days when he used to make the final! He was first around the corner into Russell Street, but couldn’t hold his place for the sprint to the line. In a brilliant finish, a group of three surged past Ryan, with Sean Hennessy showing his great sprinting style by taking out the championship, from two past masters, Brett Richardson and Steve Passlow. And if you’d imagined that the race becomes faster each year, you were correct - the winning time was 3.18.9. So Sean became not only our fastest winner, but the youngest at 16 - and the first national champion with blue hair! Ryan held out for fourth, from Phillip Dixon, Greg Nunn, Stuart Jany and Andrew Wegener.
LADIES: Nicky Armstrong defended her title with a strong win, from a fast-finishing Kristi Richardson in second. It was great to see the veteran Charlie Farren back amongst the winners with a third placing.
SUPER VETS: A record field of twelve - with Evelyn Gray lining up as our first ever female super-vet. Past veterans champ Jack Castor flew home for his first win in this category, avenging his narrow defeat of last year. Terry Gibbs proved the worth of the new machine by taking second, from Alan Sumner.
VETS 2: a small field for this new race category - but in no time some of the thirteen vets in the 50-54 group will start feeding through. Remember when Ron Whitehead fell off at the Airport on his previous visit? He’s been practising - and it proved worthwhile, with a great win in the vets 2 category. John Hennessy was second, and Ron Webster took out his first ever medal in third.
VETS 1: There have been a lot of big birthdays in the past year - resulting in many new faces in the vets race. Our youngest new recruit, Steve Passlow (50 in January 1999) took out what may be the first of many wins in this category, from the Tassie twins Michael Sullivan and Peter Jones (born on the same day in July way back in 1948). Michael Doube was fourth, and gave notice that he will be moving up a category next year. Defending champ Phillip Levi was fifth.
JUNIORS: National champion Sean Hennessy again proved his dominance by taking out his second successive junior championship from Ryan Sullivan, with David Clark taking the bronze.
MISS ‘N OUT EXPERT: A restart was ordered when half the field disappeared on the back straight in the second lap. Peter Jones went into the bales, Heath Blair head-first into a fence, and several others were caught up in the general confusion. Fortunately there was no serious damage, and everyone was able to pick themselves up and line up again. Ryan Sullivan finally got his revenge, winning in fine style from Darryn Pugh and Phillip Dixon.
MISS ‘N OUT NOVICE: Nick Bocock was a late entry and a late arrival for the event, but by this stage of the day he had it all worked out. Nick took the gold, from the born-again Rob Millin, who flew home to defeat Michael Sullivan.
HANDICAP: The required amount of confusion reigned, as riders were sent off in the reverse direction. Darryn Pugh took full advantage of his mark to ride to an easy win, from Peter Jones, with Tim Stirling into the medals in third.
CONSOLATION: The youngest rider in the field, Astrid Passlow, did a flier and took the gold in this one, from George Papas. Hollywood Bob held out for third, taking the last medal of the day.
Victoria Wangaratta Track Carnival
Pennyfarthing races at Wangaratta were sponsored by the local RSL Club, and participants were Bob Cations, Robert Wegener, Norm Lemin, Taffy Jukes, Harry Clarke, Fary Edwards and John Hennessy.
On the Saturday, the scratch race was won by Bob from 100m, in a time of 1.50. The scratchman Robert was second, with Harry third from 40m. Robert won the scratch race in 2.10 from Harry, with John third. On Sunday, Robert won the handicap from Bob, now on 80m, and Harry. The time was 1.58. Then there was an Italian Pursuit, with three pennyfarthing riders and one trackie. It was won by Gary, Bob and Robert (and David Maltby) from Harry, Norm and John (with Brendan Viti). Robert had to leave before the final scratch race, so Harry took this one out from John and Bob. Bob was awarded a blue sash for the weekend’s best performance.
Report on the Big Canberra Bike Ride
by Leon Arundell
Several hundred bikes and riders, of all shapes and sizes, waited in the foggy atmosphere by the lake on Monday morning for the police to give the all-clear. I saw a few familiar faces, but none that I recognised from my workplace! There was no surging start, but a gentle push-off as we all got under way. My two sons disappeared in the pack. The route took us over King’s Avenue Bridge, along Parkes Way and up Anzac Parade, where I stopped to lend a spanner to someone whose pedal was trying to fall off. Then I did a quick sprint along Limestone Avenue to catch up with my wife and daughter.
We pedalled on via Hackett to the Tradies Club in Dickson, where abundant cakes and hot and cold drinks were provided. By now the sun had come out and the day was warming up. The route then took us down Northbourne Avenue, around London Circuit to Commonwealth Avenue Bridge and finally back to the High Court foreshore via Yarralumla, Deakin and the new and old Parliament Houses. "Where have you been? We’ve been waiting for an hour!" was our greeting from the boys when we finally arrived.
Next year I may have to hide a motor in my saddle bag! The inaugural Big Canberra Bike Ride was a great success and a good way to start Canberra Day.
Don’t miss it next year.