Track cycle won by Jack Phillips 1929 in the Melbourne - Ballarat - Geelong - Melbourne Road Race. This was the first open road race won by a Geelong Amateur Cyclist. The Amateur Cycling Club was formed in 1929. This bike was restored by Ken Dickie who did his apprenticeship in fine line restorations and the painting was by Fred Cook. Hand grips by Harry Clarke. They used photographs from Jack Phillips of the original bike to restore the bike to its original colours and appearance.Track cycle one by Jack Phillips - the first of the big open road races won by an amateur.Restored Malvern Start Road Bike from 1929. Painted in red with the words Malvern Star highlighted in white on a blue background on the frame. The stem features two silver stars on a blue background. Single speed with wooden wheel rims. It has a leather saddle and rubber hand grips (formerly used as gas masks in WWI)"Malvern Star"jack phillips; geelong amateur cycling club; malvern star; geelong cycling club; 1929;

Track cycle built by Eugene Cowley in 1949 for Ken Jenkin from the Geelong Amateur Cycling Club.Gene Cowley began building cycles in the 1890s and continued until the middle 1950s. He was the first president of the Geelong Amateur Cycling Club.Velos Track and Road Cycle. It has a steel frame, steel rims, rubber tyres, Brookes saddle, pedals with toe straps, handle bars for track racing and dual brakes. This machine is equipped with an early derailler gear- note change lever on down tube. The frame is painted grey and has a Velos badge on the seat stem and a V in white with a red background on the head stem. The word Velos is also outlined on the frame in white with red shadowing."Velos/V"ken jenkin; eugene cowley; geelong amateur cycling club; track cycle; velos track and road cycle; brookes saddle; geelong cycling club;

This is a Bluebird road cycle made in 1920 by Alan Lowndes from Modewarre. It was purchased by Ray Kinleyside (secretary of the Geelong West Amateur Cycling Club) after WWi in the 1920s.An example of road cycles commonly used in the 1920s.Unrestored road cycle painted red. It is a single brake, single speed bicycle. alan lowndes; ray kinleyside; bluebird road cycle; geelong west amateur cycling club; geelong cycling club; road cycle;

Junior A & B grades in Road Races were a feature of Geelong Cycling Club during the years 2001-2006.Indicates the boom time experienced for Junior Cyclists at the Geelong Cycling Club during the years 2001-2006A mahogany coloured wooden shield with gold plated plaques containing inscriptions of winners of the Junior B Road Aggregate during the years 2001-2006. There is an emblem of a cyclist and a banner at the top centre of the shield. "Geelong West Cycling Club/2001/Jacob Smith/2002/Mitchell Elmer/2003/Chesney Milne/2004/Jordan Vericondi/2005/Bradley Young/2006/Mitchell Elmer/Junior B/Road Aggregate"geelong west cycling club; jacob smith; mitchell elmer; chesney milne; jordan vericondi; bradley young; junior b; road aggregate;

The Annual 20 Road race has been the classic championship of the Geelong Cycling Club from 1914 onwards. It was called the Annual 20 because it was originally a 20 mile race. 2009 marked the 97th running of the race. This award highlights the significance of this Road Race to the Club.Gold coloured trophy on a burgundy base. A cyclist is depicted on the top of a column with the word 1st adhered to the front of the column."Geelong Cycling Club - 2009/Annual 20/Road Race/1st Place"geelong cycling club; annual 20; road race; 1st place;

The summer aggregate road races have been conducted from the 1930s at the Geelong Cycling Club. The award is made up from points accumulated for road races during the summer season.This award provides an incentive for cyclists to perform at their best on club race days. It is interesting to note that over time awards have changed with the fashion of the time. Cycling trophies have ranged from badges in the early 1900s, to sashes in the mid 1900s, then to shields and to individual trophies.Trophy with a square base and rectangular background in grey coloured imitation marble. A figure of a cyclist in gold colour is placed on the base and there is a plaque at the front of the base."Geelong Cycling Club/Summer Series - 2007-08/Road Aggregate/John Burtt"geelong cycling club; summer series - 2007/08; road aggregate; john burtt;

Head protection for cyclists first appeared in the 1920s when the issue of safety became a concern. Since that time head protection has developed more sophistication.This is a particularly good run of examples from the 1930's through to the 1950's, showing efforts to refine the helmut for safety. 3 Leather padded helmets and 1 slim line padded leather/plastic helmut. Item 1 has a head protector and ear flaps c 1930s. Item II has a head protector without ear flaps c 1940s Item III has a head protector with flaps c 1950s. Each of these head protectors are stuffed with capok. "Detto Pietro Milano"helmet; geelong cycling club; detto pietro; milano;

Cycling shoes first appear in the 1880s and progressively became more sophisticated. Cleats first appear on cycling shoes in the late 1930s - before this toe cages and straps were used. The cleat design on these shoes was commonly used from the 1970s. Detto Pietro cycling shoes were probably the most commonly used cycling shoes in the 1970s and early 1980s.Black leather cycling shoes with lace and slotted cleats. The leather uppers have punched holes in them to make them lighter and for ventilation. These shoes are made by Detto Pietro, Italy - a well known Italian footwear manufacturer of that time. First pair has leather soles and second pair features hard nylon soles."Detto Pietro"cycling shoes; detto pietro;

Cycling shoes first appear in the 1880s and progressively become more sophisticated over the next 150 years. These shoes were made by the European Shoe Company and the metal cleats were made in Japan. Reflects the style of cycling shoe common in the 1980s.Black leather cycling shoes with laces and metal cleats nailed to the leather soles. cycling shoes; european shoe company;

Medals were presented up until the year 2002 at the Geelong Cycling Club. Medals have always been given as recognition of achievement in competitive events.Medals have always been given as recognition of achievement in competitive events.Medal in silver metal conglomerate. The front of the medal depicts an olive wreath around the circumference, and has a racing cyclist painted on an enamel disk in the centre. On the reverse side, an inscription of the winner of the Women's Pursuit Track Championships for 2002 appears inside an olive wreath decoration. The medal has a blue ribbon attached to it."GWCC/Track Championships/Pursuit/Women/Yolanda Russell/2002"geelong cycling club; gwcc; track championships; women's pursuit; yolanda russell;

Medals were presented by the Geelong West Cycling Club until the year 2002. Medals have always been given as recognition of achievement in competitive events.Medal in bronze metal conglomerate. The front of the medal depicts an olive wreath around the circumference, and has a racing cyclist painted on an enamel disk in the centre. On the reverse side, an inscription of the winner of the Men's Pursuit Track Championships for 2002 appears inside an olive wreath decoration. The medal has a blue ribbon attached to it. "GWCC/Track Championships/Pursuit/Men/Jeric Strong/2002"gwcc; track championships; jeric strong;

Medals were presented up until the year 2002 at the Geelong West Cycling Club.Medals are a recognition of achievement in competitive cycling events.2 x Medals - one in bronze metal conglomerate, the other in gold metal conglomerate. The front of the medals depict an olive wreath around the circumference, and has a racing cyclist painted on an enamel disk in the centre. On the reverse sides, inscriptions appear inside an olive wreath decoration. Each medal has a ribbon attached to it.Medal 1 - "GWCC/Track Championships/Time Trial/Men/Jeric Strong/2002" Medal 2 - "GWCC/Track 1998/Steve Kestle/Trophy Series/C Grade/Encouragement Award"gwcc; track championships; time trial; jeric strong; track; steve kestle;

Medals were presented up until the year 2002 at the Geelong West Cycling Club. Medals are a recognition of achievement in competitive cycling events.2 x Medals - one in bronze metal conglomerate, the other in silver metal conglomerate. The front of the medals depict an olive wreath around the circumference, and has a racing cyclist painted on an enamel disk in the centre. On the reverse sides, inscriptions appear inside an olive wreath decoration. Each medal has a green and yellow ribbon attached to it. Medal 1 - "GWCC 1994/Junior Time Trial/Men/D. Marchant" Medal 2 - "GWCC 1994/Junior Time Trial/G. Spaulding"medals, gwcc, jnr time trial, d marchant

Medals were presented by the Geelong West Cycling Club until the year 2002. Medals are a recognition of achievement in competitive cycling events.Medals are a recognition of achievement in competitive cycling events.3 x Medals - two in bronze metal conglomerate, one in silver metal conglomerate. The front of the medals depict an olive wreath around the circumference, and has a racing cyclist painted on an enamel disk in the centre. On the reverse sides, inscriptions appear inside an olive wreath decoration. Each medal has a ribbon attached to it. Medal 1 - "GWCC 1995/Junior Road Race/P. Gage" Medal 2 - "GWCC 1994/Junior Road Race/G. Spaulding" Medal 3 - "GWCC 1994/Junior Road Race/P. McElhinney"medals; gwcc; junior road race; p. gage; p. mcelhinney; g. spaulding;

Geelong Cycling Veterans Club was formed in 1971 but GWCC still conducted veteran races within the club. These medals appear to be remnants of awards not collected. Medals have always been awarded in recognition of achievement in competitive events. Even after 20+ years of veteran racing, the club still conducted veteran races which seems to indicate a large number older members were affiliated with the club.6 x Medals - one in gold metal conglomerate, three in bronze metal conglomerate, two in silver metal conglomerate. The front of the medals depict an olive wreath around the circumference, and has a racing cyclist painted on an enamel disk in the centre. On the reverse sides, inscriptions appear inside an olive wreath decoration. Each medal has a blue ribbon attached to it. Medal 1 - "GWCC 1995/Veteran Scr Race/J. Nicholson" Medal 2 - "GWCC 1995/Veteran T Trial/P. Good" Medal 3 - "GWCC 1995/Veteran Road Race/P. Good" Medal 4 - "GWCC 1995/Veteran 500 Mt T TrialJ. Nicholson" Medal 5 - "GWCC 1995/Veteran T Trial/K. Bent" Medal 3 - "GWCC 1995/Veteran Road Race/K. Bent"gwcc; veteran; k. bent; p. good; j. nicholson;

This head protector seems to have first appeared in the 1920s when the issue of safety became a concern. Since that time, head protection has developed more sophistication.This is a particularly good example of an attempt at safety for cyclists. It also indicates attempts to lighten (in weight) to provide advantage in cycling races.Slim line head protector consisting of a black padded leather head band with three padded leather straps extending over the crown. Leather straps secure the head protector under the chin. "Detto Pietro/Milano/Made in Italy"slimline cycling helmet; detto pietro; 1920;

This notebook contains lists of fixtures, starters, results, handicap limits of cyclists who competed with the Geelong West Cycling Club between 1946 and 1948. It also includes a number of newspaper articles on cycling races held by the Geelong West Cycling Club. Other newspaper articles included in this notebook are articles about notable cyclists in that era - Lionel Edgell (1932-1936), Ray McKay, Victorian Junior Track Champion 1947, Ken Stewart and State B Grade Women's Champion Joan Lindgren from Geelong. This notebook reflects the importance of cycling in the Geelong Community in the mid 20th Century. The detailed newspaper articles and race results included in this notebook indicate the high profile that cycling had at that time.Water stained notebook containing newspaper cuttings and handwritten results for the years 1946 - 1948. Also includes newspaper photos. The notebook has a black cloth cover.geelong west cycling club; lionel edgell; ray mckay; ken stewart; joan lindgren;

These ledger books provide some data on club members and the financial resources of the club in the mid 20th century.These ledgers provide a picture of business conducted by the then Geelong West Cycling Club and are important resources for those investigating the activities of the Geelong cycling club at that time.Three ledger books. All foolscap size. 1954-58 book contains race results and newspaper articles of the time including many articles on Russell Mockridge. 1965 book contains the ledger for fees and race results. 1956-64 book contains the register of Financial Statements.race results; russell mockridge; 1954-68; 1965; 1956-64; geelong west cycling club;

The minutes of meetings held by the Geelong West Cycling Club 1986-1993 provides information on a sequence of events occurring at the Club. President for 1986 was Don Wilson an Olympian at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico. Provides a record of the business enacted by the Geelong West Cycling Club over the period 1986-1993. Minute book of the Geelong West Cycling Club. Standard foolscap size hard back red cover. Includes financial reports.geelong west cycling club; donald wilson; minute book;

Contains details of memberships between the years 1987-1995 - some of which are incomplete.Provides a record of office bearers and members during this period of time.Spiral bound booklet A4 size containing a register of members. The loose leaf sheets are bound together with a spiral plastic binder. There are index tabs along the right hand side of the book. There is no hard cover attached.geelong west cycling club; register of office bearers; 1987-95; members;

Contains minutes of meetings of the Geelong West Cycling Club beginning 1968 through to 1978. W. Stephens was Club President in the years 1968-1976. Also includes a list of Life Members in the years 1929 to 1972.Record of the business enacted by the Club over that period.Geelong West Cycling Club Minute Book. A red coloured hard backed foolscap size record book containing handwritten minutes of meetings.geelong west cycling club; 1968-1978; w. stephens; life members; club president;

Geelong West Cycling Club recording of 65 Club members 1946-49, record of payments; 112 Club members 1949-1955, record of payments; 1953/4-1956/57, record of payments; list of financial members 1956-57 and Life Members. From the rear of this book, racing aggregates (track and road) are recorded from 1947/48 to 1957.President at the time was J. Dillon and secretary L. Flowers. The records are detailed reflect a responsible attitude by club officials and providing an insight into the activities of the Club during this period.Foolscap size cash book. Has a firm grey/brown cover with maroon binding on the spine. The handwritten words "Aggregates 1947-67 Club Fees" appear on the front cover."Aggregates 1947-67/Club Fees"geelong west cycling club; l. flowers; life members; j. dillon; minute book; club members; 1946; 1955; club president;

The badge attaches to a silk sash to be worn by the Championship winner.Best rider for 1946 is acknowledged appropriately.Silver Sash Badge. The badge is a rectangular shape and has a pin on the back to attach it to a sash. It has inscriptions of the winner, time and the type of cycling race engraved on it. It also has a wheel with wings engraved in the background. "Geelong West Cycling Club/10 Mile Senior Championship Won by D Martin 1946 Time 26min52secs" "Wheel with Wings'sash badge; geelong west cycling club; 10 mile senior championship; d martin; 1946;

Awarded to L Stephenson, pupil at Chilwell State School in the late 1920s for competition with other local schools.In this period an attempt was made to introduce cycling as a sport at the local State School level.Gold Medallion in the shape of a scalloped hexagon. It has the shape of cyclists embossed inside a circle on the medallion."2 cyclists riding/Chilwell SS won by L Stephenson"chilwell ss; 1920; l stephenson; medallion;

Awarded to participant L Stephenson of GWCC in 1951 on completion of the Melbourne to Warrnambool Road Race.L Stephenson is recorded from the late 1920s to 1951 and beyond as a successful racing cyclist with the GACC and GWCC. Awards of such medallions reflects the recognition given to the competitors of the Melbourne-Warrnambool road race over 163 Miles.Small enamelled medallion. It has a black background with green wings coming from a red centre figure. There are inscriptions on the black background and on a green header at the top of the badge. There are also inscriptions on the reverse side of the badge."Healing 1951 Melbourne-Warrnambool 163 Miles" "Jubilee Year 10/KC Luke Melbourne"geelong west cycling club; l stephenson; melbourne warrnambool road race; medallion; 1951;

Starter Pistols were fired to start cycling races in the 20th century. Blank shells or caps were used. In recent years electronic timing has become the norm. http://www.muzzle.de/N4/Schreckschuss/Perfecta__S____G____GThis starter pistol is a great example of the pistols used by cycling clubs in mid to late 20th century.Starters Pistol. Includes (oil stained) directions for use and specifications. German made. The pistol is in its original green cardboard box. Also has two circular containers of blank caps."Mayer & Sonne KG/StartPistole/Kal.6mm Flob.Platz/Made in Germany"starter pistol, sporting event, race, starting pistol

Authorised by Mockridge and completed by his wife Irene in collaboration with his greater friend John Burrowes. First edition of Mockridge's autobiography. Has tributes from Jack Baker, Stuart Connungha, Gino Bambagotti, Lionel Cox, Rev E.M.R. Hunkin. An interesting memorial to a talented cyclist.Hard backed autobiography by Russell Mockridge. It has a red paper sleeve covering the red hard back of the book with the title in white. The cover also has a photograph in a circle of Russell Mockridge cycling and below this is a depiction of the globe. On the back of the cover is a photograph of Percy Cerutty and Herb Elliott and an article on Cerutty's book - How to become a Champion."My World on Wheels" "The posthumous autobiography of Russell Mockridge"mockridge, tour de france, my world on wheels, hubert opperman

Autobiography of the life history of Sir Hubert Opperman, a politician and world renowned cyclist in the mid 1900s. As a professional cyclist Opperman broke or established 101 state, Australian and world records in an incredible 24 hours of non stop cycling at the old Sydney velodrome. In Europe his wins in the Paris-Brest-Paris road race, the classic 24 hour Bol D'Or and setting a new Lands End John O'Groats record. He twice participated in the Tour de France.This book is an excellent reference for the world of cycling and politics in Australia.Signed autobiography title 'Pedals, Politics and People by Hubert Opperman, Hard backed copy and paper cover. The title is on a blue background and the remainder depicts photographs of spectators, with two main photographs superimposed over the spectators. One of the photographs is of Menzies and Opperman and the other is of Opperman riding a track cycle. "To the Millikan family/With best wishes/from/Hubert Opperman 'Oppy'"hubert opperman; tour de france; paris-brest-paris road race; pedals politics and people; dunlop grand prix; millikan family;

Junior competition was important for the future of the Club. Here Don Wilson would go on to win Australian Championships in both Amateur and professional spheres and to represent Australia in Olympic and Commonwealth Games.Record of importance of Juniors to Club life.Triangular pennant in blue felt. The pennant is trimmed with white felt and has details of the race and the winners stamped in white on it."VACU/Premiership/c/B. Murrell/L. Parish/D. Wilson/G. Hanson/F. Williams/Time 38.206"vacu; geelong cycling club; gcc; country junior teams; 15 miles road premiership; 1961; b. murrell; l. parish; d. wilson; g. hanson; f. williams;

Juniors in 1950s were important in the Club. In 1959, the year after the death of R. Mockridge, amateurs were in ascendancy after the Olympic Games in Melbourne in 1956. J. Lee had been a schoolboys winner. Record of the importance of Juniors to a strong cycling club.Triangular pennant in navy blue felt. The pennant has a border of white felt and details of the event and the competitors are embossed in white over the blue felt."VACU/Country Junior 13 Miles Premiership 1959/Won by Geelong/Time 32mins 15secs/J Lee/R Neal/J Stokley/N Wenning/N Clarke"vacu; country junior 13 miles; premiership 1959; j. lee; r. neal; j. stokley; n. wenning; n. clarke;