Circa 1930s cyclists' numbers were manufactured in plastic material and attached to the riders' back with safety pins.Provides examples of early rider numbers and material used at that timeGeelong West Cycling Club storage box containing plastic squares of cyclists' numbers. Includes cyclist numbers from 1-100. The wooden box has a medal handle on the top of the box and a metal clip securing the lid to the box. "G.W.C.C. /Riders Numbers"geelong cycling club, geelong west cycling club, cyclists numbers, storage box

This newspaper article records the cycling events and results held by the Geelong Amateurs and GWCC and the winners of the events on Sunday, 29th January, 1930.This article provides details of races and numbers of cyclists involved in competitive cycling racing in 1930.Newspaper article printed in The Age newspaper on Monday, January 20, 1930.geelong amateur cycling club, gwcc, newspaper article, the age.

Sepia photo: large group of cyclists, with supporters and crowd behind. On LH side of photo: sign with 'miles', numbers 1 - 5, and 'Rowlands' written on bottom of board. In bottom RH side 'Photo by 'Darge' 175 Collins Street, Melbourne.'Darge' 175 Collins St., Melbourne.sport, cycling