Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West Cycling ClubBlack and white photograph with white border. Twenty men posing for photograph in three rows. GACC can be seen on the shirts of three of them.Geelong Amateur Cycling Club

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 shield was prepared for the Geelong Amateur Cycling Club to record the winners of the Club's Junior and Senior Road Championships over the years 1945 to 1963.This shield records in perpetuity the winners of the the Junior and Senior Road Championships over the years 1945 to 1963.Large dark stained timber shield with gold embossed engravings of winners of the G.A.C.C. Road Championships for Senior and Junior Club members during the years 1945 to 1963."G.A.C.C./Road Championships/Senior/1945 Allen C/1946 Mockridge R/ 1947 Mockridge R/ 1948 Macauley L/ 1949 Stewart WS/ 1950 Orr C/ 1951 McMurrich B/ 1952 Benson M/ 1953 Penn RL/ 1954 Martin N/ 1955 Smith E/ 1956 Elliott J/ 1957 Elliott J/ 1958 Hine RJ/ 1959 Hine RJ/ 1960 Hine RJ/ 1961 Hine RJ/ 1962 Hine RJ/ 1963 Finn R/ Junior/1945 Gogell H/ 1946 D Richards/ 1947 H Stonehouse/ 1948 McMurrich B/ 1949 Norris W/ 1950 Gogoll E/ 1951 Penn RL/ 1952 Penn RL/ 1953 Meaney G/ 1954 Meaney G/ 1955 Elliott J/ 1956 Whitside A/ 1957 Hine RJ/ 1958 Gardiner W/ 1959 Clark N/ 1960 Stokely J/ 1961 Murrell B/ 1962 Murrell B/ 1963 Madden J/ Presented by BW McConachy"g.a.c.c.; road championships; allen c; mockridge r; macauley l; stewart ws; orr c; mcmurrich b; benson m; penn rl; martin n; smith e; elliott j; hine rj; finn r; richards d; stonehouse h; norris w; gogoll e; meaney g; whitside a; gardiner w; clark n; stokely j; murrell b; madden j; mcconachy bw;, geelong amateur cycling club

Russell Mockridge b1928 d1958 was described 'as the greatest cyclist of all time'. He died during a race in collision with a bus that also claimed the lives of two fellow riders and a spectator. Mockridge started in 1946 by winning his first race of 40km with the Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. His wins soon earned him the nickname of the Geelong Flyer. He represented Australia at the London Olympic Games in 1948 and the Helsinki Games in 1952. He also represented Australia in the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland where he took gold in the 1000 sprint and the 1000m time trial and silver in the 4000m pursuit. In Paris 1952 he won the Amateur Grand Prix and the following day the Open Grand Prix, beating world professional champion Reg Harris. Later that year he won Manchester Wheelers Club Muratti Cup again beating Reg Harris. He turned professional a year later and teamed with Sid Patterson and Roger Arnold to win the Paris 6 day race in 1955. Mockridge was one of 60 of 150 entrants to finish the 1955 Tour de France. He won 12 consecutive Australian championships. Mockridge was married and had a daughter, Melinda (1955)Russell Mockridge was described 'as the greatest cyclist of all time'. He achieved international notoriety as a cyclist from the mid 1940s until his death in 1958, representing Australia in the Olympic games, the Commonwealth Games, The Tour de France and other international high profile cycling events.Framed print of Russell Mockridge in cycling attire. Head and shoulders depiction. Mockeridge is wearing a leather cycling helmut and white cycling shirt typical of cycling gear of that era. The frame is wooden with gold mount and has a wire hanger on the reverse side.geelong cycling club; geelong amateur cycling club; geelong west cycling club; geelong flyer; russell mockridge; olympic games; tour de france;

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;

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;

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.

Cycling racing programs in western Victoria 1980-1989Provides a broad overview of cycling racing programs in western Victoria 1980-1989Flat file of GCC Race Events and events held by neighbouring Victorian Cycling Clubs during 1980-1989melbourne to colac cycling classic; geelong amateur cycling club; camperdown amateur cycling club; maryborough amateur cycling club;

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West Cycling Club.Black and white photograph mounted on cardboard of three cyclists on their bicycles in the centre facing the camera. There are other men in suits standing around the cyclists. Two are posing and holding onto the handle bars of the bicycles.F. Hose, R. Holliday, C. Bhaer.

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West Cycling Club.Black and white photograph mounted on cardboard. One cyclists on bicycle with man standing next to him. Half of another bicycle seen in background leaning against tall wooden fence. Cyclists shirt says 'GACC'On front - Fastest time 5 hr.14 Min.25S. On back 1st 100 mile race GACC Sep 1930

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West Cycling ClubBlack and white photograph mounted on cardboard. Group photo outside with two rows sitting and back row standing. Three bicycles are present. There is a large cross or 'x' mark in black marker in the upper middle of photograph.X

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West cycling Club.Black and white photograph mounted on cardboard. Close up on four cyclists on their bicycles on suburban street. Large trees in background and picket fencing on left side visible.E. Taylor, Leading Bunch 74 Miles

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West Cycling Club.Black and white photograph mounted on cardboard. Man with many small medallions pinned to t-shirt standing next to bicycle with pot plant on opposite side in front of a large outdoor climbing plant.Peter Grundeel Founder of Club Nov 16th 1911

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West Cycling Club.Black and white photograph with white border. One cyclist on bicycle wearing t-shirt and shorts with one hand in the air. People behind barrier can be seen in background.

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West cycling Club.Black and white photograph with white border. Seven cyclists on bicycles on road with field and trees in background.

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West Cycling ClubBlack and white photograph mounted on cardboard. Taken in the same place as photograph number 8 and one of the cyclists is in both images. There are three cyclists in this image.

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West Cycling Club.Black and white photograph with white border. One cyclist on bicycle wearing long sash and another man standing next to him. Tissue paper stuck on either side around photograph.Donald (Centenary year)

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West cycling Club.Black and white photograph with white border. Four cyclists standing with bicycles in a field with one blurry, car in background. Tissue paper stuck on right side edge.Brim Creek

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West Cycling Club.Black and white photograph with white border. Two cyclists on bicycles on road with field and fence in background.

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club, Geelong West Cycling Club.Black and white photograph with white border. Two groups of people standing on either side of street, cyclists approaching in background.GWCC

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West Cycling Club.Black and white photograph with white border. One man lying on grass in front of picket fence.Oram?/ Late 1920s / GWCC

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong Wast Cycling Club.Black and white photograph mounted on cardboard. Four riders can be seen with lines of spectators either side, men dressed in suits. The photograph has been written on in blue pen. The riders names are below the first three. An arrow is pointing to the fourth and it is written above.Written in blue pen on photograph - 'C. Bhaer, R. Holliday, F. Williams, L. Hooper'. On back in mix of pencil and black pen is - 'F. Hose 1st, R. Holliday 2nd, C. Barh 3rd, F. Williams 4th (crossed out) L. Hooper 4, F. Williams 5'

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West Cycling Club.Coloured in photograph of man with sash sitting on bicycle in front of curtainDoug Martin 1946

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West Cycling Club.Black and white photograph with white border. Group of cyclists with bicycles. Seven distinct figures. All in lycra expect for one man in a suit.

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West Cycling Club.Black and white photograph mounted on cardboard. Cyclist on bicycle on a diagonal. White background

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West Cycling Club.Black and white photograph mounted on cardboard. Four cyclists on their bicycles on suburban street. Large trees in background and picket fencing on left side visible.

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West Cycling ClubBlack and white photograph mounted on cardboard. Five cyclists on their bicycles on the road of a suburban street, houses and picket fencing in background.J. Liston - C. Finn, 74 Miles.

Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West Cycling Club.Black and white photograph mounted on cardboard. Two cyclists on their bicycles riding past tall trees. There are pen marks in a concentrated area on the left hand side of photograph.The Scratch Men R. Duff &

Member of the Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West Cycling Club.Black and white photograph. Man standing next to bicycle, sideway facing. Large trees in the background and small brick garden bed. He is wearing a t-shirt with two stripes and GACC on the front and shorts.Ob back - 'Paid/Robert Jordan'robert jordan

Member of Geelong Amateur Cycling Club Geelong West Cycling Club.Black and white photograph. Man standing next to bicycle facing the camera, with large trees in background and small brick garden bed. He is wearing a long sleeve top with two stripes on the front, shorts and a helmet.On back 'Peter Wood'peter wood