Black and white photograph, Robert Burns wearing Commonwealth Games Auckland N.Z. 1990 uniform. Bendigo Advertiser Description on back of photo: Other R. Burns A GS HIGHrecreations, sports, cycling

Photograph - black and white. Professional bike riders, 2 men on bikes, 2 men, standing and holding a bike and rider. Looks like taken at the Bendigo showgrounds, now called 'Tom Flood Centre' In background, the covered seating.Percival Pinder, 120 Carpenter Street, Bendigo.organization, club/society, cycling clubs, bendigo cycling club. bendigo showgrounds. tom flood centre.

Although this publication has no date it is obviously from the 2nd half of the 20th century and put together by the local historic society in an effort to record certain traditions and promote the local area. It is aimed at visiting tourists and includes maps with walk and cycle routes.A colourful 32pp booklet published as extra-edition of the historic Bunschoten periodical 'Bunscote'.Names of the editing team, co-ordinator, graphic artist and printer are all recorded.

Object said to be a bicycle repair kit used in WW1The AIF cycling units have often been forgotten in military history but the humble bicycle played a very important role in the logistics of warfare. The simplicity of the bike made transportation quick and reliable.Small metal box with two wire clips. Remnants of yellow paint on lidww1, bicycle repair kit

Early cyclist's helmet. One of the first helmets used by cyclists while racing. One of the first helmets used by cyclists while racing. Early cyclist's helmet. Made from leather with leather straps and buckle. The helmut is padded with kapok and is felt lined."W. Kirby G.A.C.C."geelong cycling club, geelong west cycling club, helmet; w. kirby; gacc;

This trophy was donated by Mrs Lil Wood in 1991 to recognise the winners of the Junior members of the G.A.C.C.The junior development of the cycling club is important to the club and this trophy serves to recognise endeavours in this field.This trophy is in the shape of a wooden column set on two small wooden bases. The second wooden base has a plaque attached to it with the name of the donor and the title of the trophy. The column of the trophy has small rectangular plaques with the name of each winner inscribed on them dated from 1991-1999. At the top of the trophy an image of a cyclist cyclist is in place."G.A.C.C./MRS LIL WOOD/JUVENILE/MEMORIAL PERPETUUAL TROPHY/1991 CHRIS STONEHOUSE/1992 A CAMERON/1993 D WILSON/1994 C ANDERSON/1995 L GODFREY/1996 C FRY/1997 R MOODY/1998 N LITTLE/1999 L HOWARD"g.a.c.c; mrs lil wood; juvenile memorial perpetual trophy; chris stonehouse; a cameron; d wilson; c anderson; l godfrey; c fry; r moody; n little; l howard;

This trophy was used to record the winners of the track seasons during the years 1970 to 1988.Provides a record of the winners of the track seasons between 1970 and 1988.Wooden trophy with gold coloured plaques added with names of trophy winners of the perpetual track trophy engraved on the plaques during the years 1970 - 1988. The wooden trophy is on a wooden base and is in the shape of the top half of a shield with a column of wood in the centre. There is a figure of a cyclist on the top of the trophy."Ian Bush 1970-71/Graeme Dougherty 1971-72/ Bob Bradford 1973-74/ Kevin Salmon 1974-75/Lewis Oliver 1975-76/Graeme Dougherty 1976-77/ Rod Bunting 1977-78/Don Wilson 1978-79/Don Wilson 1979-80/Robert Sawyer 1980-81/Darryl Carson 1981-82/Don Wilson 1982-83/John McDonough 1983-84/Graeme Smith 1984-85/Robert Baulch 1985-86/Bill Dempster 1986-87/G.W.C.C./Jack King/PERPETUAL TRACK TROPHY"ian bush; graeme dougherty; bob bradford; kevin salmon; lewis oliver; rod bunting; don wilson; robert sawyer; darryl carson; john mcdonough; graeme smith; robert baulch; bill dempster; g.w.c.c.; jack king; track trophy;

Cash flow details of the GWCC for the years 1911-1956Provides details of the Club's financial position and records of race entry fees and winnings of club members during the years 1911-1956.Nine hand written cash books/ledgers of the GWCC dating from 1911-1956. Each book has a hard cover and is bound on the spine.geelong cycling club, geelong west cycling club, gwcc, ledger, cash books, 1911, 1956.

This handwritten notebook contains details of GWCC club members and their handicaps and race results for track and road races for the years 1924-1935.Provides a record of members involved in cycling racing with the GWCC, together with achievements and handicaps for the years 1924-1935.Exercise book containing handwritten notes of GWCC race members' handicaps and race results for the years 1924-1935.S Cunningham/Personal Record/1924-1935"geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; gwcc; record book; s. cunningham; personal record; 1924; 1935;

This handwritten notebook contains details of GWCC club members and their handicaps and race results for track and road races for the years 1920-1924.Provides a record of numbers involved in racing with the GWCC, together with achievements and handicaps for the years 1920-1924.Exercise book with black cover containing handwritten notes on handicaps and results of GWCC race members for the years 1920-1924.geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; gwcc; handicap; record book; 1920; 1924;

Contains details fo persons attending the GWCCs Reunion dinners during the years 1944-1955.Provides insight into the level of interest and numbers involved in the GWCC during the years 1944-1955.Handwritten exercise book of foolscap size with red binding on the spine.geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; gwcc; reunion dinners; record book; 1944; 1955;

This is the medal won by Peter Grundell in 1913 for the fastest time for the Novice 10 Mile Road Race.Peter Grundell was the first notable secretary of the Geelong Cycling Club. He was subsequently killed in World War I.Gold plated metal medal in a square shape with triangles positioned out from a central circle. The central circle has a cyclist depicted on a road bike. The medal is attached to a watch chain.geelong cycling club, peter grundell, 10 mile road race, medal

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;

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;

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;

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;

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;

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;

Amateurs during this period were strong. Ian Wood had won a schoolboys championship. This pennant charts his progress.Record of strength of Juniors in the ClubTriangular Pennant in blue felt trimmed with white felt. Wording regarding event and winners is embossed in white over the navy blue felt."VACU/Junior Road/Premiership 1971/Won by Geelong/I Wood/P McKinnon/M Allen/K Salmon"vacu; junior road; premiership; 1971; geelong cycling club; gcc; i. wood; p. mckinnon; m. allen; k. salmon;

The GCC was very strong during this period. These pennants record 3 Olympians with scratch riders in open company as compatriots.Evidence of the outcome of previous junior competition which had unearthed some of the best cycling talent in Australia.Triangular pennant flags in navy blue felt. The pennants are trimmed in white felt and have the description of the events and winners names embossed in white over the blue felt."VACU/Senior Road Premership/1967/1968/1969/1970/Won by Geelong/R J Hine/D. Wilson/P McDermott/K Gawley/W Keyser/C Dougherty/N Wilson/I Bush"vacu; senior road premiership; 1968; 1969; 1970; geelong cycling club; r.j. hine; d. wilson; p. mcdermott; k. gawley; w. keyser; g. dougherty; n. wilson; i. bush; 1967;

This item began in 1982, finished 1983. Question arises - why did it not continue?Attempt by Club to recognise another success - but not continued.Wooden shield with small separate brass plaques in the shape of shields attached to the shield. Two of these are inscribed with winners names. The Shield also has an inscription at the top and a separate medallion with an outline of a cyclist stamped on it. A gold coloured stand with what appears to have been a cyclist on this stand has been broken off."K W Smith Perpetual Trophy/Fastest Time Road Aggregate/1982 R Bradford/1983 R Bradford"k w smith perpetual trophy; road aggregate; r. bradford; 1982; 1983;

Amateur pennant- Russell Mockridge was a magnet for the Club and just after he had ridden in 1948 Olympic Games, good riders were attracted to the Club.How does a Club grow? We note the effect if a very good rider in Russell Mockridge to inspire others.Two felt pennant flags in blue with white trims."VACU Premiership/Snr Country Road/Won by Geelong/1949" "VACU Premiership: Runners Up/Senior Country Road/ 1951"vacu; premiership; senior country road; won by geelong; 1949;, vacu; premiership; runners up; senior country road; 1951;

Geelong West professionals were strong with Russell Mockridge being part of this team.Shows the strength of the GWCC in this period.Triangular blue felt pennant flag bordered with gold coloured braid and yellow felt binding at one end. It has the insignia of the League of Victorian Wheelmen stamped in yellow and inscriptions stamped in yellow on it."LVW/Est 1893/1956/Road Premiers/Country Div - Won by/Geelong Westlvw; 1956; road premiers; country division; geelong west; league of victorian wheelmen;

The 1960s followed a period through the 1950s when Geelong gave the Empire Games and Olympic Games representatives. 1961 sees D Wilson - an Olympian - appear this decade. The 1970s will again supply Olympic and Commonwealth Games representatives to Australia.Geelong Cycling Club supplies representatives to Australia in the Olympic and Commonwealth Games .Triangular blue felt pennant flag bordered in white felt. It has the VACU insignia stamped in white and inscriptions of the details of the race and race winners stamped in white on it."VACU/Country Junior Teams 15 Miles Road/Premiership/1961/Runners-up/Geelong/B Murrell/L PArish/D Wilson/G Hanson/F Williams/Time:38:20.6"vacu; country junior teams; 15 miles road race; premiership; 1961; runners-up; geelong cycling club; b murrell; l parish; d wilson; g hanson; f williams;

George Hotchin was a trader on Church Street, Geelong West who began assisting the club in its first year and then became a committee member and auditor and supporter of Junior riders until the mid 1920's.The GWCC required assistance from traders and from other community members. Black and white photograph of George Hotchin who was a Club Official c 1912."G. Hotchin/Vice President"g. hotchin; vice president, gwcc; 1912;

Information provided regarding the formation and development of GACC over the period 1926 to 1960s.Points to the importance of cycling in the community during this period.GACC Club Records 1926-1970, including formation of GACC 1926. Newspaper articles including proposed Belmont Common Velodrome 1960s and farewell to John Hine.john hyne; gacc; club records;

The life member medals have GACC Life Member inscribed on the pin bar and the logo of the GACC represented on the medal. The place getter medals have inscriptions of race place getters and the race events inscribed on them. These medals indicate the importance that the Geelong Cycling community placed on - and continues to place on its life members and racing placegetters. Medals in guilded metal, some in gold colour and others in silver to represent placings in races. Broach guilded in gold, blue and white metal. This broach has a pin bar and a piece with the logo of the GACC on it.gacc; ken evans; medals;