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Frame Size: 21 " 23" 25" Shift Levers: Suntour, TM-10-L Tubing: Tange Champion No. 2, Down Tube Double butted Cro-Mo Freewheel: Suntour 13/30 Gold Stem: S.R . Alloy Mod CT 6SP H/bars: S.R. Maes Alloy, W/Cushion Hubs: Sanshin, small flange alloy, Grip Q/release Brakes: Dia Compe 630 OS, QR Rims: Araya, Alloy Mod 16A W/Guides Drilled levers. Gum Hoods Tyres : Panaracer 27 x 1-1/8 skinside Crank Set: Sugino GT, 52/40T Colours: Anthracite Drilled Rings Miscellaneous: Brazed-on water Pedals: S.R. Mod SP 150 bottle fittings, Suntour G.T. ends, Chain: Izumi, Black/Gold Chain Rest on Seat Stay, Chain Stay Saddle: Ariake Anatomic Protector, AH Brake Mounting Bolts, Seat Post: S.R., Mod CT-P6 Crystal Cables. Derai/leurs: Suntour ARX

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Distributed by Repco Cycle Company REPCO FEATURES 8 Freewheelin' Fashion 22 A look at bicycling clothing 16 Inside Japan Part 2 - The Bikes of Japan, Part 2 - Touring in Japan 44 Ill at E's The bike scene in New South Wales 49 Bike/Rail No room for bikes on trains - tough 52 A 'Star' of the 30's The early days of Malvern Star 59 Audax How bold are you? Fast touring now in Australia. FITNESS 25 Know your knees Knee problems need not be terminal. TECHNICAL 5. New Products and Ideas Whats new in the bicycle world 23 Road Test Apollo Mixte 31 Road Test The Moulton AM7 35 Inside a bicycle factory How your bicycle is constructed 62 Bicycle Gearing Explained Part 6 - All about gear changers REGULAR COLUMNS 7 South Australian Scene News and info on cycling S.A. 29 The Fat-Tyre Fanatic The Repco Mountain Bike Road Test 57 Off the Saddle A new column for the sports enthusiast 58 Tandem Talk The world of the two seater 71 One for the Road A bi-monthly cycling digest 82 Write On Readers letters TOURING

Cover photograph: Summer cycling gear. Three Sydnt, women show off 41 -Sydney to the 'gong tour the latest in lreewheelin' fashion at Bondi Beach. Photograph this page: Advice to registered riders New fashion in the USA. Photo from the bright new US bicycle magazine Bicycle Sport. Subscriptions (12 issues) $US22.50 to . 54 WBR update P.O. Box 315, Mount Morris, Illinois 61054 USA. The World Bike Riders reach Europe

FREEWHEELING MAGAZINE - Publisher: Freewheeling Australia Publications, P.O. Box K 26, Haymarket NSW 2000. Office: Room 57 Trades Hall, Dixon and Gou lb urn Sts., Sydney. Telephone: ·10 2) 2 6 4-8 5 4 ~ . All enquiries to: Publisher /Editor Warren Salomon. Typesetting: Rat Graffix 212 5649. Printing; Media Press (sales) P/L 7 Garners Ave, Mar·rickville 2204 (02) 560 3900. Reproduction: All material appearinq in Freewheeling is copyright. No part of this magazine can be re"produced in any form w ithout permission in writing from the publisher. @1983 Freewheeling Australia Publication. ISSN O156 4 5 79. Articles represent views of the authors and not necessarily those of the publisher. Authors and Contributions: Well researched articles (preferably accompanied by photos or graphics) are welcomed"y the publisher. The text should be typed double-spaced and black and white photographs should be accompanied by captions. Touring articles should come with a clear map of the route des•cribed.These will be returned to authors after publication. Letters for the reader's column Write On are also welcome. Distribution: Newsagents: Gordon ?, Gotch (Australia) pty Ltd. Bicycle Trade : Freewheeling Australia Publications (02) 264 8544. Cover price is recom­ mended price only. This magazine is registered for posting with APO - Publication No. NBH 2 266.

Freewheeling 3 Classifieds - National ,- Bike<::) Readers Dealers Events Ads Ads Calendar Rates $6 per 25 words or less. $0.1 O for each additional word. MAIL ORDER Payment with order please. NOVEMBER Your advertisement will be seen by over The Num-Bum Protector. A sheep skin bicY.cle Saturday/Sunday November 5/6. Convivial 12,000 readers, their friends and fellow seat cover. Suits standard and racing saddles. cyclists nationwide. For details of full Cumberland's Cattai Capers. A gathering of Sydney Comfortable, durable washable. $20 postage paid. cycling clubs and touring cyclists will be held at the list of heai;Jings write to Classified Ad. Money back if not satisfied. Send cheque or M/0 to Cattai State Recreation Area at junction of Dept. Freewheeling Box K26 Haymarket C & N Locker, Happy V,illey, Adamindaby NSW Hawkesbury River and Cattai Ck, 1 2 km from Wind­ 2000. 2630. sor. Ride from your area and meet by mid-afternoon at Cattai. Organising club the Cumberland Cycling of entertainment and Outdoors cooking the safe, speedy and silent way Club is providing an evening food, tents, etc. Swimming with high quality stove sets by Trangia of Sweden. great socialising. Bring Maurice Stanton (02) 682 Stove sets in two sizes with kettles and accessories excellent. Contacts (02) 869 8834. TourM'ates to fit are now available. Delivered direct to your 4634, Barbara Darmanin door by Freewheeling Mail Order. Use order form in 7 November to 10th Melbourne City Square, Accouncing: A brand new service for bicycle this issue. Free catalogue sent with all new Trade and Safety Promotion. Organised by the Vic­ tourers - ljantrade/ Freewheeling Tour-Mates. purchases. torian State Bicycle Committee the promotion will bicycle can be fun and save you In each issue a special classified section will be Repairing your feature displays of new bikes, safety equipment the best Do-it-yourself bicycle devoted to readers wanting to advertise for touring money. We have displays daily helmet testing, fashion parades and currently in print in our big bicy­ companions and trip departures. . maintenance books an attempt on the world cycle roller record. A full . If you are planning a tour and are seeking compa­ and accessories catalogue. Send cle information programme is planned for the four days including service is for you. nions or want to join a tour, this for your free copy today. Freewheeling Mail order daily lunchtime events. For info. contact; Bill Di x, But here's the best part: the service is free . Box K26 Haymarket NSW 2000. State Bicycle Encouragement Co-ordinator, Tel. You can participate by simply writing your name , (03) 617 4666. address and notice enclosing a stamped addressed envelope. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Your Tour-Materndvertisement st,ould be kept to Bike Ride for a Better Non-Sexist World. A bike 30 words (excluding name and address.) Ads over ride for men wishing to show some support for the 30 words cost 20 cents per additional word (please Frame building jig for tandem or solo frames, plus forthcoming women's action against the United include payment with ad.) tandem tubing and many other components at States CIA base at Pine Gap N.T. The ride will leave All ads published will need to contain your name below trade prices. Must sell, phone Rob (08) 386 Sydney Town Hall at 11 am on November 11 and and a contact address or telephone number. Ads 0088. reach Canberra on November 1 7. Full details of the received without name and addresses included will ride can be obtained from Steve or Chris on (02) not be published. ·QUEENSLAND 21 2 4538. The ride is being organized by the Inner So: if you are tired of the same old crowd use the City Mens Consciousness Raising Group. Tour-Mates column to find new touring people and places. Pro-Am Cycles Southbank. Brisbane's new bicy­ Sunday 20 Nov. The second Freewheeling Sydney Send your ad enclosing name , address and a cle show room. Call in and discuss your cycling re­ to th e 'Gong Bicycle Tour. 85 km, 1 000 riders. En ­ stamped addressed envelope to Han quirements with Johnny Whip. Or phone (07) 44 try form and details elsewhere in this issue. Morning trade! Freewheeling Tour-Mates Box K26 2d94. Corner of Grey and Russell Streets, South tea and return rail fare included in price. Entries Haymarket NSW 2000. Brisban€' 4101 . close Friday November 4 . DECEMBER I am planning a tour from Perth to Wodonga for the TASMANIA Autumn of 1985. The general plan is to take the December 5 Monday evening 7.30 p.m. Brisbane train to Perth , spend a few days examining the Cycle Touring Association meeting will be address­ 10 speed, low gear. America's Cup, then cycle east covering 150 Rent-A-Cycle Tasmania ed by Freewheeling publisher, Warren Salomon kilometres each day with a rest day every five days. ing, all frame sizes, ladies or gents. Com­ who will show slides and talk about Australian Cycle I have a back up vehicle and intend to stay at pletely equipped for touring. Postal bookings Trails. He will also present plans for the big bicycle motels and generally aim to make the trip a accepted. Six years hiring experience. events to take place in 1 988. Red Hill Community memorable one. Brochure, rates, your questions - 138 St. Centre, Charlotte Street, Paddington. All welcome. I would be interested to hear from interested John Street, Launceston Tasmania. Phone: 1984 cyclists who possss a Goon style of humour and (003) 31 5839. would like to be involved in such an adventure. Ken Dyer, 29 Tourmaline Drive, Wodonga 3690. Melbourne Bike Week '84. This year held in Tel : (060) 24 7271. autumn. A weeks activify starting on the 26th Freewheeling is now accepting class­ March and finishing on the 1 st April. Major events: .Three week tour of New Zealand. Arriving ified advertisements from Australian March 25 National Heart Cyclothon, April 1 Auckland Dec. 9 '83 and departing Christchurch, Bicycle dealers. Your advertisement Michelin Autumn Daytour. Jan 2 '84. Seeking tour mates for all or part of tour. will be read by our 12000 readers Contact John Harris 060 55 5300(bh). Aprll 1 1984 Melbourne goes MAD again! These­ nationwide. Ideal for Mail Order cond running of the Michelin Autumn Daytour will Cycling partner wanted for tour of India. 2 months dealers as well. be the closing event in Melbourne ·Bike Week 'cycling from mid Feb, '84. Write Glen Hunter, 1 984. This 1 OOk ride is open to all riders. There 5 Westbourne Street, Lindfield 20 7 0 Rates: Per issue 25 ,words or less . are prizes too. For details watch for announcement $6.25. $0.20 for each additional word. in Jan/Feb issue of Freewheeling. II you are all packed up and don 't know where to Minimum 4 issues. Six issues 15% go, consult the Freewheeling Touring Service for discount. Payment with order. route guides and information on the best touring destinations in Australia. Send for a free cataloQue Deadlines Issue 21, 8th August; Issue 22, 10 October; Issue 23, 5 December; to Advertise in this Calendar Wanted for Modelling Opportunities: Young men How and women 1 8 - 38 are needed for occasional Issue 24, 6 February; Issue 25, 9 April; You can notify us of your events by modelling assignments with bicycling themes. Only Issue 26, 4 Tune. writing to Freewheeling National Bike experience necessary: the ability to c0rilfortably Events Calendar Box K26 Haymarket NSW ride a bicycle. Sydney region. Fee paid. To register Mail to Classified Ad Dept. Free­ 2000, or by phoning Warren .Sal omon on your interest, send recent photo and your height wheeling BOX K26, HAYMARKET (02) 264 8544 - We are not able to measurement to: Freewheeling Publications, will Attention: The Publisher Box K26 Haymarket NSW 2000. list tours for club members only but 2000. mention the important work of clubs in the magazine from time to time and as well publish lists of contacts. \ I

FREEWHEELING 4 NewProducts and Ideas

dealers for the following generator is now available equipment. IKU and Union complete with new design Halogen headlight globes; headlight and tail-light units. Cat Eye sensor rings and han­ The set is packaged by dle bar mounting bracket and Malvern Star and features the cable; Krypton filled light new brighter Krypton light globes. globes which use ari inert gas filling instead of the usual vacuum. The front and rear light units have a large 83 mm diameter and project a well designed and powerful beam. ~ Bigger Battery Lights Cat Eye of Japan have in­ troduced a new front and rear In the basket? battery light set. The HL200 and TL200 are each powered People who believe their by two D cells and deliver a bicycles should be a practical good light beam. The front tool for daily use will find the light is easily removed and new folding bike basket from mounted by any size handle Goto of Japan a necessary bar. addition to their machine. The rear light has a stan­ This black plastic coated dard reflector built into the wire basket can be mounted lens and mounts to the rear to all kinds of rear rack is easi­ stay on either side. The light ly collapsible and folds flat in can be quickly removed from the vertical plane. The basket its bracket with the aid of a is designed to accommodate coin. the common supermarket bag and can be lifted to either Useful Accessories side of a rear mounting carrier Minoura of Japan have recent­ rack. , ly released a new range of practical bicycle accessories to perform a wide range of useful tasks. The inexpensive bicycle truing stand is por­ table and will true wheels of most popular sizes. The rack is semi-collapsible for effi­ cient storage when not in use. Lightweight roof .racks are also available and are made from aluminium box tubing to fit all types of motor vehicles. The racks are designed to take two bicycles and fix sad­ dle a nd handle bars to Cyclo computer specially designed quick From Holland comes the IKU release attachment points. cyclotronic bicycle computer. This compact device measures distance, speed and elapsed time and calculates maximum and average speed. The Cyclotronic makes a big advance on other models by not requiring ha tteries for continuing use. The power is .HOSHI generaged by the turning wheel. The meter has seven Quality spokes and nipples functions and two control but­ is fuly removable tons and , from Japan"" \ <- from the bike. HOSHI INDUSTRIES co. Lro --: Replacements No. 1-40 Minarto 2 - Chome, ' available Krypton Lights Izumisano City Osaka Japan \ Replacement units are now The immensely popular Sanyo Trade enquiries: Repco Cycle Company Melbourne Sydney Brisbane · available at progressive Dynapower · lighti_ng SUPERBEfF-l~D RACING TOURING CYCLane M-n ~· V .

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Southern Vets Perhaps a unique aspect is took discretion. The sight of names give a good indication the way the club helps young riders blocking the entire of what Peter is attempting lo Adelaide has two veteran riders. Non-vets who want to road ," 3 and 4 abreast, was not programme. cycling groups, one amateur experience ra cing are one calculated lo help public The rides are held on alter­ and the other professional. (A welcome for 3 months. After relations with motorists or the na te Saturday afternoons to 'veteran' is anyone at or above that they either join the police. fill a gap in the calendar of the age of 35). The a mateur amateurs or drop out of rac­ At the rides' end in the South Australian Touring group, the Southern Districts ing. park, food, drink a nd enter­ Cyclists AEsociation, of which Veteran Cycling Club, is a tainments completed a great Peter is a member. The first of vigorous and enthusiastic The numbers have grown day. The feeling of everyone the rides was an immediate body that is growing steadily from a humble 6 lo a consis­ was that they will all be back success. Further tours are at­ in size and stature and has tent 30 plus in races, and the next year. Certainly the tracting large numbers. already achieved two na­ steady application of mem­ organizers hope so. They are They have been filmed for testimony tional gold medals in its brief bership is quiet anticipating 4000 for what television broadcast and this 3 year life. lo a successful formula. will become a regular a nnual sort of exposure can only help The high standard of racing The club started in 1980 event in Adelaide. increase future response. is indicated by the fact that mainly to meet the need o f Each tour is about 40 km Brian Gould look out the women and veterans who long, run al an easy pace tak­ in 1981 wished to race, but who could Australian Vets I title ing 3-4 hours to complete. while the president, Bob Rit­ not afford the training lime Potter with Peter The programme is planned to necessary for senior competi­ ter, look out the Vets II title in This is the catchy title for a go to December 10, then tion. If that was all it offered Sydney this year. series of rides organized by resume in April when the then the young club might For all those interested, the Pe ter Pye for people with an weather is cooler. well have foundered. How­ clubrooms are in Short Road, interest in both relaxed cycl­ The rides depart from the ever the club's three g uid­ McLaren Vale, and all per­ ing and the history, architec­ Victoria Square fountain at 1 ing lights, Jim Clegget, Bob sons are assured of a warm ture and feel for their city. p .m. on alternate Saturdays Goddard and Bob Ritter were welcome lo a club that has Some of the rides in the first commencing October 1. Peter empasize many satisfying qualities. wise enough to series include 'Old cottages is lo be congratulated for his the social enjoyment aspects and unique decor', 'Golf initiative and enthusiasm in of club life a nd as a result courses and water' and providing for an obvious need the group is prospering. 'Across the Torrens'. The in the cycling community. Indicative of its philosophy of racing for pleasure is the SAFM Bike Hike virtual absence of trophies. To help celebrate its third bir­ The entry fee is a mere 50 thday, SAFM, a local FM cents, and the only formal radio station, held a 'bike recognition of a win or place hike' around the city. The first , one or two points toward event of its kind in the state, ii an eig;_•-weekly shield. was a great success and the Despite this lack of material station has indicated it will gain, or perhaps because of it, support another ride next the racing is close and keen. year. People generally find the Rymil Park was the starting heartfelt congratulations of a.m. and des­ friends more than adequate point al 10.00 rain and a poor reward. pite overnight forecast, over 2000 people To provide an opportunity turned up. for all, most races are han­ The park provided a colour­ in length dicaps and vary ful scene: some riders were from 20 to 40 km. dressed in period and fancy dress costumes, and the tents ANOTHER WORLD IMPORTS The old church near of various cycling and fitness McLaren Vale, 40 km south of groups were squeezed in Agents for Troxel Bicycles Products and Adelaide, serves as · amongst the thousands of clubrooms. There are a varie­ bikes. Wonderlight of the U.S. ty of c hallenging courses The start was marked by the Troxel De lux Baby Carrier amongst t,he vineyards of this release of thousands of Troxel Standard 8aby Carrier scenic area, although most balloons, and the congestion Troxel Cushion Comfort Saddles competitors seem lo see liltle soon eased as faster riders set NEW TROXEL MX 650 Saddles of the beauty during a race. their own pace. The course The club's social life suc­ was not hard or long - a ceeds on the spirit of warmth deliberate decision to attract All Troxel Products are guaranteed for surrounding races. Most peo­ the maximum number of peo­ 12 months. ple seem l o enjoy the ple - and all had completed barbec ues, or the timeless the 20 km within 2 hours. State agents: pleasure of a picnic lunch The organisation was ex­ Victoria: Another World Imports (02) 527 6340 beneath the churchyard's old cellent, with marshalls from New South Wales: Ricardo (NSW) (02) 602 4445 trees. Those who are less com­ the South Austra lian Touring South Australia: Leisure Cycles (08) 268 9044 petitive go on lours through C yclists Association, in Tasmania: Leicester & Elliot (004) 24 3342 the vineyards, returning al specially printed sweatshirts, West Australia: Ricardo (WA) (09) 445 1601 about the · time the racing guiding the riders. At limes Queensland: Jim Harvey Enterprises (07) 376 4775 Northern Territory: Leisure Cycles or Another World Imports ends. the riders' holiday spirit over-

Freewheeling 7 Touring Style: Left: A complete '.J ut/it for the touring cyclists: Bell Tourlite helmet: Cannondale top with two button collar; Cannondale shorts feature large pockets with flap, high waist, cotton polyester fabric with 3% lycra , synthetic crotch insert for com­ fort and quick drying; Cannondale shoes designed fo r touring on and off the bil

Freewheelin fashion Clothing that lets you get thenzost fron1your bicycling· There's no doubt cycling as an activity needs specialised clothing. New fabrics and designs have taken cycling clothing out of the realm of the track racer and made biking gear more fashionable. In the following pages the Freewheeling cameras take a look at clothing for the modern bicyclist.

8 Free whee/ing Summer cycling is cool and com fo rtable in coloured lycra skin suits w ith bib or swim suit style tops. Suits all fe ature generous chamois insert and can be worn with top or jersey i f the w eather turns cool. Centre: Shoes by Duegi, croch eted l eather gloves. Right: Touring sh oes by Rival. Clothing and accessories courtesy of Woolys Wheels, Sydney.

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Cycling comfort in stretch lycra clothing by Assos of Switzerland. Left: Lycra shirt features absorbent lining, zippered collar and rear pockets, various colours; lycra knicks feature unique ~haped padded chamois insert and drawstring waist; Flashy cle.ated sh oes by Sidi. Centre: Striped lycra top with low zippered collar and rear pockets; Black lycra knicks; cleated shoes by Sidi. Right: Lycra bib shorts with padded contoured chamois in­ sert; sh oes by Assos.

Freewheeling n SPECIALIZED TUBES A tire is on ly as good as its tube. That's why the careful crafting we use in our tires is used to produce our fine inner tubes. A high quality valve is carefully molded into the tube and reinforced for dependability and long life. Our valves easily fit into all rim profiles to eliminate blowout at the valve, a common problem with other inner tubes. Our rubber compounds are the highest quality for suppleness, durability, and long life . .• 700x25c to fit 25c/ 1" tires (ultralight, 75gm) 700x25c to fit 25c/ 1" tires (90gm)

SPECIALIZED TURBO TIRES TOURING TIRE EXPEDITION TIRE SPECIALIZED TURBO tires are the finest, The TOURING tire is the backbone of our The EXPEDITION tire offers the largest pro­ most sophisticated clincher tires made. line, offering exciting performance at a file available for a wheel which will fit in a TURBO/S reasonable price. Like all our road tires, it conventional 10-speed frame. We've de­ features a raised center ridge which mini­ signed this tire as an extra heavy duty per- Light and fast, the TURBO/Sis designed for mizes roll ing resistance and extends tire racing and high speed performance. The former for tan- 11111 . , N. ~- · 1ij!jri life by hundreds of miles . A deep herring­ dems, expedition ; • , , i,!: hand-selected materials used in the con­ bone tread and ribbing at the sidewalls touring, or rough 1,jl I [ r 'i !_,I struction of the TURBO/? are combined to provide road-gripping security for high­ 1 create a sub-200gm racing clincher that's speed cornering. The TOURING tire uses ~~: r~:iv~~i:t~ tj . ' h ' . :t turning the heads of even the most con­ our #36 (36 threads per inch)_premium firmed tubular con noisseurs. casing 1s matched Ill:: ~ L .. 'ij'. nylon casing which is the foundation mate­ w ith a very thick i '[I . 11 i The TURBO/S offers the ulti­ rial used in all our heavier duty tires. This herringbone tread ii I (1 1i 11 ,IL mate in clincher performance. casing is very supple, yet extra strong to re­ and topped off with our raised center Whether you're riding for fun sist cuts and bruises when the going gets ridge w ith a gripping tread for extra or rid ing for records, ride a rough. A double casing layer under the traction. TURBO/S for the kind of per­ tread gives you an extra measure of punc­ formance you thought ture protection. you couldn't get with TOURINGX a clincher. BIC YC LING MAGAZINE's test of clincher SPE[/Al/ZEll TOURING TURBO. tires rated the TOURING X "Best" for TYRE CATALOGUE We created the TOURING TURBO for the Send $2 (or 4 x 50c stamps) to the rough roads and gravel over every other address below or see the range at your touring rider who wants the performance tire tested. For all-round heavy duty use, it local SPECIALISED dealer. of tubulars without their maintenance and can 't be beat. expense. We feel that this is the best per­ The TOURING X uses our extra tough We make no compromises when It formance touring tire ever made. #36 nylon casing and a special heavy-duty comes to quality, and this commitment has tread. The COMMUTER TIRE thick center mileage ridge is tex­ paid off-cyclists automatically turn to us The name says it all. The COMMUTER tured with a deep "Z" pattern for traction. for the best in high performance tires. tire offers durability and performance The extra thick herringbone tread gives Lighter, tougher, stronger, more resilient, at an economy price. For an extra mea­ good gripping on rough or wet surfaces. we're always pushing the limits of exis ting Double casing sure of fun in the daily battle against lap layering under the tread technology to develop and produce the city traffic, try the workhorse tire with a helps ensure against punctures. best bicycle tires in the world. No com­ thoroughbred lineage- the SPECIALIZED promises, the best. SPECIALIZED . COMMUTER. A TIRE FOR EVERY PURPOSE We use a tough nylon casing with a MODEL BEST USE SIZE PSI TPI GRAM beefy rubber sidewall for durability and WT TOURING General, Touring 27x1 95 strength. Th_e tread II 1 .. . 11111 36 300 has a deep ribbed 700x25c 300 ! · I 27x1 1/s 325 pattern for the ex- 1 ' ·1 I ii 1 COMMUTER Commuting 27x1 ¼ 85 25 500 cellent lateral sta· II 111! TOURING TURBO High Pe rformance Touring/ 27x 1 i/a 95 66 250 bility needed for ' j j' (folding) Training 700x28c 250 1 27x1¼ 280 confident man- 1·r· 700x32c 280 euvering in heavy l 1'1 I 1 TURBO/S High Performance, Racing 27x1 100 106 195 traffic on urban ,j 1 (folding) 700x25c 195 roadways. Now, even the casual rider can TOURINGX Heavy Touring, Ta.ndems 27x1 ¼ 95 36 400 step up to SPECIALIZED performance. 700x32c 400 EXPEDITION Expedition Touring, Tandems, 27x1 3/a 75 36 475 Rough Dirt Road s 700x35c 475 Distributed by: -Atom------Imports pty Ltd Box 86 Waterloo NSW 2017

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12 Free wheeling Racing and sports gear from Europe. Left: DeRosa wool/polyester top with zippered col­ lar,rear pockets and short sleeves; Assos lycra knic;ks; Sidi cleated leather shoes. Centre: Wool/polyester short sleeved top, Assos lycra bib shorts worn under top as knicks. Assos leather shoes. Right: International champion racer Gary Sutton wears a lycra triathalon skin suit and Assos cleated leather shoes. Clothing and accessories courtesy of Clarence St Cyclery, Sydney.

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All specifications subject to change without notice. Freewheeling 15 vention) . Secondly this type of bicy­ cle has never been adequately marketed here. Thirdly, following the virtual extinction of Australian bicy­ cle manufacture and usage in the S0's and 60's, the touring scene has only recently become re-established. Im­ INSIDE JAPAN porters lacking a fundamental understanding of touring have im­ ported only the newer American style of bikes rather than the established Japan, that island country away t o our north, is an enigma t o European and Japanese designs. most Australians. In this final part of our look at the m odern The Bridgestone Bicycle Company Japanese bicycle scene, John Morris, a resident for nine years, talks is Japan's largest domestic manufac­ and touring in that i ncredible turer. The sheer number of models of­ to Warren Salomon about bicycles fered in its catalogue is an indication land. of the size and strength of the Japanese cycling scene. Its adult lightweight and touring bicycles are showcased in a separate touring/ lightweight catalogue. PART2 The Atlantis arid Eurasia brands of­ fer Randonneur, Cyclo camping, Diagonale and Sportif models. The Atlantis AC-545 is a long distance THE REAL JAPANESE BIKE cycle camping bike. This kind of bicy­ cle is most commonly used by the fre­ quent Japanese who tour the A majority of the bicycles ridden by The European influence is more ap­ Australian outback. modem day Australians are manufac­ ·parent in the selection of wheel sizes The bicycle comes fitted with tured in Japan. Naturally one would for popular models. 700c wheels are sturdy steel (or most recently alloy) expect that we ride similar bicycles to most common on lightweight ten and racks which support canvas and vinyl the Japanese. Not so. Our bikes are twelve-speed sportif models while 26 pqnnier bags in the low mounting basically U.S. bikes made in Japan, x 1 3/8 is the standard for touring position. Brakes are almost always while the Japanese ride French bikes bikes. The 27 inch wheel has only cantilever type and a generator manufactured by Japanese companies. recently become an available option. lighting system is securely fixed and These corporations also supply every The use of 27" wheels.is only a recent wired into the frame and mudguards. major cycling nation in the world trend dating from the early 1970's All of these bikes have well thought with whole bicycles and parts to suit when the Japanese began to supply out triple (15-speed, 18-speed) gears every ethnic preference. the North American market in with a preference for half-step plus earnest. alpine gear ratio combinations. Adult cycles The wheels are of course 26 x 1 3/8 By far, the biggest influence on the Touring bikes There are three possible reasons why alloy with strong balloon tyres. These Japanese domestic scene is French. tVres, depending on inflation The Randonneur and Cyclo-Camping the French type touring bike so popular with the Japanese has not pressure, give comfortable effortless models are e xact replicas of French touring over a wide variety of road touring bikes while the Sportif type of taken on in Australia. The first relates to our obsession with all things surface conditions. The Japanese fast lightweight sports machine is ex­ laugh at the new Mountain bike craze actly like the club sports model so American (the 27" wheel ten-speed of the 1970's was a U.S. marketing in- currently underway in the U.S.A. popular in France and Italy. Standard Japanese cycle-camping or randonneur bikes have long been used by adventuresome youths in rugged mountain terrain for many years now. As most Japanese are of short build (the Atlantis cyclo-camping bike · is only available in 520 and 580mm frame sizes) their current touring bikes perform as well as the newer mountain types. For occasional tourers, Randonneur or Diagonale type bicycles are the most popular. They differ from the cycle camping bicycle in that they do not have full pannier racks fitted. A small handle-bar bag support is generally mounted off the cantilever brake mounts. Gearing is often higher and some models substitute brazed on centre-pull brakes for cantilever types. A generator lighting system and mudguards is always considered necessary equipment on this type of bike. Faster models substitute 700c wheels for the balloon 26 x 1 3/8 tyres and rims.

16 Free wheeling Sports models Lightweight sports type bicycles are becoming more popular in modern Japan in spite of the constraints on their use. As mentioned in the previous part of this look at Japan, there is a stigma against racing type machines due to the association with Keirin racing and its gambling con­ nection. Young adults influenced by the American style of cycling are at the forefront of a move back to light­ weight sports bicycles. The most common non-competitive racing type is called the Sportif. This bicycle type almost always 700c wheels though 27" types are now available. The Sportif usually comes with or without mudguards and invariably has either ten or twelve-speed gears fitted. Brakes used are either brazed on centre-pulls or good quality side­ pulls on the dearer models. Bicycles fitted with mudguards often fall between the true Sportif and Randonneur types. One of these is also Bridgestones biggest volum e seller: the Roadman model. It has mudguards but lacks a generator lighting system. The side-pull brakes and black/ silver one piece alloy crank set and new platform type pedals give this bike a look which most closely resembles the bike most Australians own. It is available in a wider range of frame sizes than other models and has either 26 or 27 inch wheels fitted. Commuting The Japanese are great bicycle/train commuters. A common problem fo r the authorities in some areas on the outskirts of large cities is 'bicycle pollution'. This usually occurs when use is greater than the parking facilities provided. The type of bicycle used can vary from a standard single-speed to a flashy ten-speed. One model specially made for and marketed to the commuter is the Bridgestone Monte Carlo. This awesome bicycle is available in a vari-:ty of wheel rather than frame sizes. · It comes fitted with an im­ pressive lighting system, chain-guard, Positron five-speed gears and steel carry racks. Different versions of these styles are available for young and old. Some feature totally enclosed chain, shopping basket, rear kick­ stand, and front and rear turn in­ dicators. Once these bikes leave the show­ room floor they are seldom found in good working order. Most commuters would prefer their bikes to be maintenance free and consequently Left: The Jafanese are great commuters, however specialised city-oriented machines like this Monte Cl!rlo mode make up a small portion of the bikes sold. Most commuting is done on 'fl!'ntily' type '­ very little work · other than basic bikes. Right top: The standard touring bike in Japan is the Cyclo-camping type with 26 x 1 3 / 8 tyres repairs is ever done on them. and large low-mo1111ted pannier bags. Mudguards and liJhting system are standard. Right centre: The Some models like the Moustache Randonneur bicycle is sunilar to the classic French design. Mudguards lights and brazed on centre pull and Tuxedo · are as close to low or cantilever brakes are standard equipment on this day touring/recreational machine. Right bottom: The Sportif model is becoming increasingly popular as more adults take up cycling. 700c tyres are maintenance as possible. These very common on this style bike. · ' resemble the standard Dutch bike with its totally enclosed chain and rod stirrup brakes. Freewheeling 17 SUPER TOUGHNESS . PROFESSIONAL USE FOR ROAD RACING & RACING IZUMI VI HIGH QUALITY FOR ROAD RACING

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Features demanded by the Japanese on their domestic models. From the top: Brazed-on centre-pull brakes; interesting frame treat~ent on small size touring frame; French style tn~le chainwheel set; frame mounted generator. Wir­ ing is often run inside the frame. ,

Freewheeling /9 PART3 TOURING IN JAPAN

Above: A typical winter cloud pattern over Japan. This satellite t.>hoto shows the effect on Japan's climate of its rugged central mountain ranges. Below left: Tourers with bicycles securely bagged are about to board one of Japan's efficient trains. Below right: Good roads for touring in Japan are found in the more rugged mountain region and in the far south and north islands. A different culture For Australians the Japanese coun­ tryside offers a wonderful opportunity to experience a culture so different in many ways to our own. Though the city dwellers are increasingly in­ fluenced by the west, the rural dwellers stick closely to their tradi­ tional ways. In some areas the people see Europeans only on very rare occasions. The big problem for independent tourers or groups of people wishing to explore Japan by bike is mastering the language. A way from large towns directions are in Japanese characters only, so finding one's own way cycling season. Winter too is difficult when touring Japan. This will usually around can be difficult. as most areas of the four main islands cost between ¥2000 and 2500 per day. Good touring maps are bemg pro­ receive snow. The west coast of Hon­ duced by the Bridgestone Company shu (the main island) is completely Accommodation and these show roads and areas ex­ snowed in during winter. Camping is uncommon in Japan cellent for touring. No English ver­ The best seasons to tour in Japan though there are some campgrounds sion of these is yet available but the are Spring and Autumn. Cherry in some areas. Camping out in un­ universal language of maps makes blossoms in Spring and coloured specified areas is not permitted and so them a useful tool if used in conjunc­ leaves in Autumn make spectacular it is best to stay in one of the many tion with an English language map. displays across the countryside. The Minsgu or home stay type guest holiday period in later July to late houses. Getting around August is the most congested time for These are cheap by Japanese stan­ The Japanese rail system is top class any form of travel inside Japan. dards and offer home style accom­ and works well for bicycle tourers. modation with good food and Bicycles can only be transported on Food hospitality. There are many of these trains if they are properly bagged. For health food fanatics it would be throughout rural Japan and the Bicycle tourers also have to present a better to eat white rice than brown. Japanese Tourist Authority publishes Japan Cycling Association card at the The reason for this is insecticides. If guide booklets detailing their loca­ station to take their bike with them. eating only white rice is not to your tions. JCA issues membership to foreignen liking buy a quantity of oats (omugi) Youth Hostels are also reasonably and travel cards can be obtained from at the rice shop and mix it with your common and there is at least one of them at the Hall of Cycling in Tokyo. rice. these in every major town. They also provide a detailed booklet The sale of rice in Japan is a govern­ showing the disassembly and bagging ment monopoly and it can only be Roads procedure. bought at rice shops (kome-ya). Japan has a system of freeway roads Rice the staple food is available in which exclude bicyclists. Other good Climate its granular form or processed roads are not hard to find but linking Though most parts of Japan are at a noodles. Pure vegetarian food is dif­ them up near urban areas can be dif­ similar latitude to our country the ficult to obtain as is western food, ficult. The best touring roads are climate there is much colder. which when available, is very ex­ therefore in the least populated areas The 'heat and humidity of the mon­ pensive. (such as the northern island Hokkaido soons make summer an unattractive It is therefore wise to eat ethnic and in the south).

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Freewheeling 21 The backbone of the main island Honshu consists of very steep moun­ tain ranges. Roads in this part of Ja pan are not as steep as one would expect. Grades are usually good with an 8% slope being considered steep and 10% grades rare. Some toll booths will not allow cyclists through and neglect to advertise this at the start of the sec­ tion. To avoid this problem it is best to phone ahead to the toll booth at the end of the section and sheck. Touring Guides The Japanese Tourist Authority issues - Brancale hel­ many booklets in English for the tourist though none are directed mets are the fore­ specifically at the cyclist. A good western type book on Japan is the most plastic shel­ Lonely Planet guide which has a short led helmets in the but useful section on cycling. There are many general guides. world today used English is now being taught as a second language in Japan so if you get bytouring_and ra­ lost you may find the best interpreter cing cyclists of all may tum out to be a helpful teenager. calibers including Riding conditions many transconti­ Japanese drive on the left-hand side of the road so road usage will not be a nental adventures problem to the Aussie cycle tourist. In Japanese road law there is a rule and numerous world which states that motorists have a champions. duty to protect non-motorised modes. This usually ensures that drivers are courteous to cyclists. The ubiquitous - "The Giro" superb police also ensure that bike riders are italian design incorporating equally courteous and obedient of the road rules. an aerodynamic shell made of light weight but extremely Generally drivers are not aggressive and will give riders plenty of room. strong ABS plastic with a protection level and comfort Box turns are compulsory at all traf­ --- level in harmony with every cyclists needs. fic lights or on right hand turns. Cycle paths exist in some urban areas but as these are mainly constructed as - - Extra dense foam inner lining covered recreational routes for 'Sunday' by a sweat absorbant .velour combined cyclists they are of little use on longer ~..;::--:'l~""""'li · tours. with a dense ear pad protection offers a One road rule which has in­ advertently prevented widespread light-weight alternative. tandem use in Japan is the law which says that only one person must ride - . Super ventilation system allo­ on a bicycle. As the rule book says nothing about the two seater, police wing air to enter the front and sides who see two people riding a tandem will tend to enforce the letter of the and exit through the back. law and order the machine and its riders off the road. This has happened - All Brancale helmets are availa­ often enough to require visiting tandemists to check with the police ble in sizes from 54 to 61 at your before they venture forth on to the local bicycle shops. roads. Tandems are usually permitted by police provided that they are rid­ den by one rider only. Bicycle parts and repairs As the components which make up Trade Enquiries: most Australian bicycles are made in K.W. Thompson (Holdings) Pty Ltd Japan, Aussie tourers will have no 38 Commercial Road problem with breakages and repair FORTITUDE VALLEY Q Ph : (07) 52 2903 while in Japan. Use is widespread and so there is generally a cycle shop or motorcycle/ cycle shop in every town or city. As previously mentioned, frame and clothing sizes for Japanese are generally small so if you do have n10_22 Sport" an aerodynamic ABS plastic helmet, light­ an accident don't wrecklour frame or weight and comfortable insuring many years of riding your cycling clothes, i you need a protection without sacrificing comfort. domestic Japanese replacement.

Z2 Free wheeling The addition of a quick release seat bolt would make this bike more useful for family use where riders of Apollo different heights were using Mtxte: the machine. The stem levers are awkward to A bike to pass around operate (my views on this style of lever are stated elsewhere in this The mixte frame bicycle though The newer configuration is used on marketed as issue) . Gear changing could have been d ladies) machine is more the Apollo Mixte bike. improved if thumb shifter type levers than that. Quite often it is a bike In response to general fashion were fitted to the handle bars. shared by members of a family or trends, the Apollo is now available in For all people of shorter build this passed around to friends . It's an all two new season colours, Pastel Blue bike will provide a smooth riding all purpose machine because it's easy to and Pastel Pink. These are in addition purpose recreational or touring ride and reasonably strong. to the conventional Apollo colours of machine. For touring, a rack of course The familiar mixte design has now Dark Blue and Red. The paintwork is will need to be fitted. In fact the addi­ replaced the old ladies' frame as the up to the usual good standards set by tion of a good alloy rack and lights standard non-diamond frame adult the company. would be all that a tourer or city rider bicycle. It is particularly useful for could want. shorter adults who find the top bar of a diamond frame too uncomfortable. An other interesting feature is the The only problem for users of this use of semidrop alloy handlebars. frame is the lack of larger frame sizes. These bars are very common in Japan Apollo Mixte It is almost always available in stan­ and Europe and are a cross between Suggested Retail Price $263 dard form as smaller (49 - 52cm) conventional drop bars and the flat Sizes (cm) 500 frame sizes. bars usually fitted to Mixte bikes. Size Tested 500mm The mixte frame has recently The large back sweep of the bars Frame High tensile steel .012mm tub­ undergone some improvement and allows for an upright riding position ing, Mixte Shape, Brazed-on brake modification. The thin double tubes which is fine for short people but cable guides, Pressed steel dropouts, extending from head tube to rear axle ·taller people will need a longer reach Frame length (Head tube to seat tube) have been replaced by a combination ·. stem to position the bars further for­ 520mm . of conventional diameter top tube ward and clear of leg movement. The Bottom Bracket Height 275mm between head tube and seat tube and combination of the semidrop bars and Fork rake 55mm twin stay tubes between seat tube and the Sprung saddle gives this bike a Wheel base 1055mm rear axle dropout. very comfortable ride. Chain Stay 460mm

Freewhee/ing 23 Transmission Chainwheel Set: Sugino No 6 Cot- · less with steel rings 170mm cranks Chain: KEC Derailleurs: Shimano Altus Freewheel: Shimano cassette Freehub, twist tooth cogs Gear Levers: Shimano Altus stem­ mount Wheels Rims: 27xl ¼ Steel Araya Hubs: Shimano Steel Spokes: 14 gauge CP Steel 4 cross Tyres and Tubes: IRC HP 90 27xl ¼ 90 psi Gum Wall Schrader valve Equipment The unique alloy semi drop handle bars and controls on the stylish Apollo Mixte. Pedals: KKT RT-SF Steel with Sugino alloy cotterless crankset and Shimano gears are at the heart of the Apollo Mixte's transmission. reflectors Handlebars: Alloy semi-drop Handlebar Stem: SR 50mm reach Handlebar Covering: Plastic grips Saddle: Apollo wide spring Saddle Pillar: Steel Rack(s): None fitted Frame Mounting Eyelets: Double Eyelets Alloy Mudguards fitted

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that I was sentenced to life on a moped and I learned why ''moped'' is the past tense of the verb "to mope.'.' But last spring I quit moping and dusted off my bicycle. In late summer I bought an odometer and turned my first thousand miles within three months. Chondromalacia victims, take heart, bicycling may be the best thing you can do for your knees, but there is an art to treading that fine line between doing enough and not too much. Doctors disagree My first hint of knee trouble occurred when I pedaled into Spokane, Washington, on a cross-country bicy­ cle trip dm ing the summer of 1975 . I rested two days and saw two doctors. The first told me to get off the bicycle, and the second asked me to send him a postcard when I reached Boston. My knees warned me to slown down {but not stop) only twice in the next 2,700 miles. But the thought that I might want to ride farther or harder than my knees would allow was, to say the least, upsetting. Normally my feet toe out, and I reasoned that the knee trouble was due to toe clips that held my feet in a striaght-ahead position. I had been given a set of exercises to correct the foot condition when I was eight years old and, after the trip, I tried them. Knowin~ They were brutal to my adult body and caused what was then diagnosed as tendinitis in my right knee. I suspected worse and, after reading your knees some ~edical journals, concluded that I might have chondromalacia. It was mild, however, and, over a year­ and-a-half, four orthopedists failed to David Holzman is a freelance journalist resident in the U.S.A. He find anything wrong. Finally, an or­ has ridden a bicycle for most of his life but for some of it he has thopedist of national repute, whose experienced painful problems in his knee joints. articles I had read in the f oumal of David's love of cycling took him on an uncomfortablel·ourney Bone and foint Surgery, confirmed my fears . of discovery within his own body. The result of his exp oration Subsequently, my left knee began .has been a steady decrease in his knee problems over the suc­ to hurt after I had "one-legged it" up a ceeding years. steep hill. I bought the moped after Health and fitness are the rewards for those who follow his the doctor advised me to quit bicycl­ simple advice. ing, but never became fond of it. I received lots of attention from bystanders who shouted things like ''I I am a modern centaur, halt-human, tnat, tor unknown reasons, usually bet you don't use much gas!" and half-bicycle. When I was six years old starts on the underside of a kneecap, "How much did it cost?" and a neighbour faileq to recognise me as I the bearing surface that slides along "Wow!" But my kindred spiritrs, the walked down the street, because she the groove at the base of the thigh bicyclists oi the world, no longer was used to seeing me only on my bone when the knee is flexed or ex­ recognized me as one of their own. I bicycle. When I was 22, I climbed the tended. People who have chon­ considered attaching a sign saying, Cascade Mountains, the Rockies, the dromalacia are sometimes stuck with "I'd rather be bicycling but I have bad Whites, and the Greens, and I saw the it. At best it may act up under stress knees." Great Plains and the Great Lakes, all causing temporary pain that prevents When I stopped bicycling, I was so in one trip. Two years later I quit prolonged cycling, hiking, running, or frustrated I was almost glad to quit. I bicycling because of chondromalacia, other vigorous sports. At worst, the had alternated between resting my that crippler of knees that bicyclists cartilage degenerates until even walk­ knees until I thought they should be dream about- in their worst night­ ing becomes painful. better, then pushing hard to "test" mares. Doctors often prescribe the seden­ them, which only made them worse. Chondro (cartilage)-malacia tary life for victims of chon­ A year later, quite by chance, I {softening) is chronic degeneration dromalacia. For two years I believed discovered a better strategy. Freewheeling 25 CAIi Y-AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT EARLY • ARNING PROTECTION?

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Low gears and steady distance "towpath", one of the flattest in the my right knee and had to limp home: I country and uninterrupted by had overdone it, and two months crossroads. The buds were on the elapsed before my right knee While visiting Seattle I learned that a trees, frogs were in the canal, and a recovered. Ironically, the same ride bicycle path had been built since my few bicyclists, joggers and hikers had caused my left knee to stop grabbing previous visit. My hosts suggested emerged from hibernation, like me. completely. Since then each knee has that J try the path "for just a little I waited anxiously for the ominous had occasional setbacks, but I'm still way." I had borrowed a bicycle, filled knee twinges as I pedaled, but they riding and plan to keep it up until I'm the tyres, and set off, intending to go did not come. I carefully iced my at least 80. about a half-mile and turn back. But I knees when I returned home. The found that I could propel myself simp­ towpath ride became a ritual, 10 to 12 What can you learn from my ly by letting the weight of my feet miles three or four times a week. experience! push the pedals. I saw no point in tur­ Over the next month, I watched the ning around and returned 2Y2 hours, buds turn to leaves and the bicyclists The human body evolved during the and 20 miles, later. I felt reborn. The joggers, hikers, and frogs becom~ rugged conditions of prehistoric bicycle path is flat and runs for at more numerous. My knees felt a little times. It responds to disuse by least ten miles along Lake better after each ride, and the farther I atrophying and rebuilds itself with Washington. The knees did not hurt rode, the better they felt. There seem­ use. Bicycling can, therefore, be good during or after the ride. ed to be a threshold at about ten for bad knees, but it must be done Encouraged, I returned to miles, where the benefits increased with all the discipline of athletic Washington, DC, and began short dramatically. training. Do lots of it on a regular rides around town. Six weeks later I After several weeks my knees began basis, but be gentle with your knees. awakened one morning with pain in to push gently on the pedals, seeming­ When I have aggravated d knee, I stay the left knee. I dared not ride and even ly of their own accord. One day I raced off the bike for only a day or two. I walking was limited by a "grabbing" alon~ Rock Creek Parkway, with that then resume my routine, starting sensation. The pain persisted and, a floatmg feeling like flying in a dream. with eight or ten miles per day the few weeks later, I again quit bicycl­ Visions of climbing mountains again first week and then gradually building ing. danced in my head. That evenig, in­ back up. A short rest may be Nine months later it was spring, stead of the harsh reality of knee tw­ necessary at times to reduce inflam­ and I had to get back on my bicycle. I inges dampening my eupohoria, I mation, but rest is not a cure. thought I might ride successfully if I found the grabbing had disappeared r OU -must fully accept your condi­ took a long, gentle, uninterrupted ride from my left knee. Later, during tion before bicycling can be made to as I had in Seattle. I reasoned that a week-long vacation on Cape Cod, my help, otherwise you will not be able long ride would get my knees knees improved so much from spen­ to " read" the signals from your knees thoroughly warmed up and allow am­ ding 1 ½ hours in the saddle every day that tell you how to treat them. Dur­ ple time for the nourishig joint fluid that, when I went home, I began using ing the several years before I faced up to penetrate the cartilage. Riding on the bicycle for basic transportation to my knee problems I was so afraid of one of the bikepaths would free my and retired the moped. pain that I dared not ride far. When I knees from the stress of having to stop My rides increased to as much as 30 finally rode 40 miles one day with no and start, and maybe my knees would miles on weekends, and the farther I ill effect, I deluded myself into think­ even improve if I took long rides rode, the better my left knee felt. ing nothing was wrong. I began regularly. So, one Sunday I pedaled Then one day, with just four miles to pushing hard, ignoring the pains that four miles along Washington's go on a 40-mile ride, I felt twinges in deveiloped, until one day they stopped me dead, and I had to hitchhike home. hip joint Evbn subtle pains can mean a lot. If lateral the slightest twinges occur con­ condyle sistently when the knee is flexed at a certain angle, I stop immediately. Generalized pains are harder to •l(atellar evaluate. Some disappear with more ligament riding. Learning to read your knees by trial and error can be frustrating but is LATERAL VIEW essential to coping with chon­ (KNEE JOINT) dromalacia. Each case is unique, and knee the patient is better able to determine joint how much exercise the knees will tolerate than the doctor. You, yourself, must take the responsibility tibial tuberosity fo r determining what you can or can't do. , Learning how the knee joint works interosseous ligament will help you. For instance, I learned that blood does not flow through care tibge. Nutrition is carried to it and waste products are removed by the ankle synovia1 uuid which diffuses in_to and joint out of the cartilage somewhat like water into and out of a sponge. It seemed to me that gentle flexion and 1 extension of the joint should aid this ANTERIOR talus process and, perhaps, help the car­ VIEW . Union tilage to. heal.

Freew/reeling 27 pain improved markedly during vaca­ bicycle 30 miles, and she's still in­ Proper riding technique helps tions, only to return when vacation creasing her distance. A fast cadence with low gears is less was over. Rebecca was hit by a car four years likely to strain knees than a slow If you want more evidence, in his ago while riding to work. She flew cadence with high gears. Handlebar new book, Norman Cm.;sins, former through the air and landed on her position is important. Increasing the editor of the Saturday Review, tells right kneecap, which was severed, qend of the elbows while on the drops how large doses of vitamin C and a and the bottom half was later remov­ makes hill climbing easier. Adjust positive outlook were reinforced by ed. Her left leg was broken in two your bicycle so you are comfortable. If watching tapes of old "Candid places, one adjacent to the knee joint. you have saddle soreness, you might Camera" programs and funny movies A year-and-a-half ago, encouraged by miss cues from your knees. that gave him a good laugh. That may my experience, she bought a new, If your bicycle is too heavy and sound wacky, but you can read about lightweight (23-poundj bike. She now slow, get a better one. When you face it yourself in Anatomy of an Illness, commutes to work on it, fives miles the frustrations that bad knees bring, the account of his recovery from a each way. it is important to make riding as easy crippling, usually fatal inflammation Rebecca's rules for dealing with her and pleasurable as possible. You of the joints. knees are somewhat different from s.liould have a super-low gear. I have Although I do not know whether mine. She has much more chronic, 40 teeth on the small chainwheel and complete recovery from chon­ low-level pain that I do, and she will 32 teeth on the large freewheel. These dromalacia is possible, I plan to con­ keep riding even after her knees are adequate for relatively flat terrain, tinue trying. With the improvements become moderately painful. She's but I walk up the steeper hills. I have made it seems that I should be careful, however, not to put stress on Pamper yourself with bicycling able to go all the way, if only I can put her knees and avoids hills. She has paraphernalia if it makes you feel enough time into bicycling. Currently improved dramatically though, and good. It was in this spirit that I I average only about seven hours a can now ride 30 miles more easily subscribed to Freewheeling and week, and I rarely have time for even than she could ride 15 miles at the bought an odometer. The odometer a 20-mile ride. But even at the rate beginning. helps me keep going when I get bored I'm going my 10,000-mile odometer from riding the same paths every day. will tum back to zero in just over two Postscript Finally, attitude and state of mind years. I wonder, are 100,000-mile David Holzman took his first long seem to have a stronger influence on odometers available? bicycle tour since the knee trouble my knees than any physical measures last summer, a 480km trip around except bicycling. I cannot fully New Hampshire and Vermont. His separate the effects ofstate of mind Another's experience knees reportedly held up well and pro­ from the effects of bicycling, A friend of mine, Rebecca Shankle, bably even improved from the ride. however, because bicycling did so walks with a cane and avoids climb­ David Holzman is a freelance journalist resident much to boost my spirits. But even ing stairs if at all possible. Her right in the U.S.A. This article originally appeared in while I had stopped cycling, when my knee creaks and grinds, and her left the U.S. magazine Bicycling. It is reproduced left knee was at its worst, I found that knee clicks slightly. Yet she can ride a with permission of the author and Bicycling. BLACKTOWN BICYCLE CENTBI 5 AlphaSt.Blacktown. Tel.(02)6218158 PERSONAL·KNOWLEDGE·EXPERTIS E Left: The all new Apollo Mountain Bike. Excellent value and performance SERVICE at the right price. Centre: The Apollo 18 speed tourer. The machine for casual or long distance trips. Right: The Apollo V 14 speed. Aerodynamic styling and lightweight chrome moly frame. An ideal bike for triathlons, club racing or day riding.

28 Freewheeling THE fAT TYRE FANATIC

As with all ot the fat-tyred bikes road tested in Freewheeling to date, the Repco is a very comfortable machine Repco~ to ride . The narrower 1. 7 5 raised cen­ tre rib tyres give a smoother, faster ride on bitumen roads without the characteristic whirr of the wider 2.125 knobblys. Mountain Bike Though it is set up for off road riding (the narrower tyres still per­ form well with lower pressures) the Repco is easily at home on the streets of the big cities. Pot holes and curb edges are easily traversed by the bailoon 26 inch tyres. Equipment selection is top class. The DiaCompe 980 extra long can­ - ~'-. ' tilever brakes give the best braking of ~-. any brake set tested and the alloy motorcycle type levers and oversize cables give a firm positive control. Located close to the brake levers are the SunTour Microlite thumb shifters. These have three lever stop positionsd which can be easily ad­ justed to suit individual rider preference. Both brakes and gears can be manipulated without changing hand positions. These controls are mounted onto the newer chrome moly bullmoose type handlebar/ stem assembly. The width of the bars gives excellent control for off-road use but a narrower width bar would feel more comfortable in urban and city use. The gearing is a good 15 speed com­ bination with an adequate low of 27 . Most of the usable gears are in the 30 to 65 range so sealed road cruising gears and a faster top speed are all that is lacking. This observation high­ lights the fact that it is difficult to design a bicycle gearing system that will perform on-road and off-road. Below: A 1ider's view of the bullmoose style handle bars and controls of ~he Repco. The Repco is designed for off-road use but with the idea that most of the bikes sold will find a greater use on urban streets. The frame is clean looking and lugless with chrome moly tubing and mangalloy forks. The braze-on fit­ tings are excellent with slotted gear cable stops to allow rapid access for lubrication. In tough conditions this feature will be regularly needed if operating friction is to be minimized. The rear brake cable hanger is a clever bracket welded to the frame and designed to take the top struts of a rear rack. Freewheeling 19 Though a lot of the newer pedal designs coming out of Japan are of questionable durability the Shimano DX black alloy pedals performed well throughout the testing period.

Repco have done well with their entry into the fat-tyred field. The combination of a Tiawanese fab­ ricated bike built from good quality Japanese componentry and tubing puts this remarkable (and comfor­ table) bicycle type within the reach of a mass market. It is 'lot .easy to balance good quality with the right price. Repco may have found the right formula with their bike.

Repco Mountain Bike Suggested Retail Price $448 Sizes 530mm Size Tested 530mm Frame Butt-welded (lugless) chrome moly oversize tubing Mangalloy forks, cast fork crown. Cast fork tips and drop-outs. Single eyelets on drop outs for racks. Brazed-on cable guides (brakes and gear), rack mount, water bottle mounts. Stainless chain stay protector. Quick release saddle pillar clamp. Head tube angle 69° Seat tube angle 70° Bottom bracket height 300mm \ Fork rake 55mm Wheel base 1095mm Chain Stay 450 Transmission Chainwheel Set: Sugino GT Triple Cotterless 17 5mm cranks Chains: Izumi Nickel/Steel Deraillerus: SunTour MounTech Freewheel: SunTour . Perfect 5 speed Gear Levers: SunTour Microlite Thumb shifters.

Wheels Rims: Araya 26xl. 75 Alloy Hubs: Sunshine large flange alloy MX type Spokes: 14g stainless Tyres and Tubes: National Panaracer 26xl Skinwall raised centre tread.

Equipment Pedals: Shimano DX PD-MX15 Alloy black Brakes: DiaCompe 980 Cantilever tyre with Heavy duty alloy levers Handlebar Covering: Black sponge grips Saddle: Viscount Terra Leather anatomic mens Saddle Pillar: SR Alloy CT-P5 micro adjust Laprade GUARDIAN HELMETS Rack(s): Not fitted Gearing NOW AVAILABLE SMALL AND LARGER SIZES 48 38 28 Size ranges: Small 51 - 54, Med 55 - 58, Large 59. 62 14 92.6 73.3 X Centimeters. i7 76.2 60.4 X .Guardian Helmets are manufactured to Australian Standard AS2063, 20 64.8 51.3 37 .8 Licence No. 632. Trade enquiries (03} 529 3670. Country and inter­ 24 X 42.8 31.4 statll dealers call reverse charges. 28 X 36.6 27.0 A mostremarkable machine Freewheelingtests theRollsRoyce ofbicycles

One of the best attended exhibits at the Harrogate International they were heavier, suffered from high festival of Cycling this year was that of Alex Moulton Limited. frequency vibrations on some surfaces Twenty one years after the launch of the first small wheeled and did not allow for easy adjustment bicycles and nine years after the last model went out of production of the fornt suspension to suit rider weight and cycling conditions. Moulton is back with a most remarkable machine. Now the '' Advanced Engineering Nigel Jenkins rode the new AM7 and reports on its abilities. Bicycle" from Alex Moulton Limited otters a 01cycle better than the The Advanced Engineering The problem with smaller wheels ori~inals in both performance and on bicycles is that a harsh and bumpy weight equal to or better than a dia­ Bicycle ride results from the wheels tendency ~ond frame lightweight, and possess­ to drop into and rise quickly over mg an exceptional standard of sophisticated engineering and produc­ The unveiling of the first small wheel uneven road surfaces. tion quality. bicycles at the 1962 Earls Court Cycle This problem was solved by the use In Moulton's words "We are not Show set a landmark in bicycle of independent front and rear suspen­ entering the volume m'.uket but con­ technology. Dr. Alex Moulton, the in­ sion. centrating on producing th~ highest ventor of the suspension system that The first Moultons created a new quality machine for those who want made possible the Morris Mini generation of small wheeled bicycles· the best available. automobile, shocked an incredulous from manufacturers that mostly im­ The Moulton bicycle is available in cycling world with a bicycle that in­ itated the Moulton designs but cor­ two versions, the AM2 (Town) and corporated two developments that rupted the high standard of the the AM7 (Country). had long been commonplace in other original. The suspension systems transport vehicles; smaller. wheels were deleted and replaced by fat The uvciJi1 cuHiiguration, in tenu:s and suspension. . balloon tyres, the cyclist was offered a of the relative positions of saddle and The use of smaller wheels has been . cheap, fashionable machine but paid handlebars to crankset and evident in all forms of transport since the heavy penalty of high rolling wheelbase, is identical to many dia­ the tum of the century, including resistance. Nevertheless the type mond frame bicycles. After this the bicycles. A smaller wheel is stronger, flourished, in some years to hold 35% Moultons are in a class of their own. possesses better acceleration and of the U.K. market, while the Both models are bult around a handling characteristics due to its Moulton itself went out of production 72½ 0 farallel multitubular space reduced inertia and on a bicycle has a in 1974 having been sold to Raleigh frame o Reynolds 531 everything and lower resistance to wind and rolllng Industries in 1967. Raleigh still hold are identical but for the difference friction. The smaller wheel also . name and manufacturing rights. demanded by the transmissions. The allows the cycles centre of gravity to In a direct comparison with a dia­ frame is very stiff and is separable at be lower than that of a large wheel mond framed, large wheeled cycle the the X to allow for easy storage and machine. Moultons were considered by many transport. The triangulated rear fork Alex Moulton believes that the to be more comfortable, have better pivots on bronze bushes at the bottom wheel size on his bicycles is correct, road holding characteristics (especial­ bracket and is reacted on by a bonded that Moultons are not small wheel ly when heavily laden) and faster. rubber cone spring thus isolating bicycles but are more accurately They could also be adjusted for riders shock without interfering with described "smaller wheeled". of any size. The problem was that pedalling. Freewheeling 31 tion and attached to a parking boss on the rear section. The gear lever is positioned on the frame and carries over with the bracket, the brake cable splits into front and rear sections be­ ing normally connected by an angled lever connected to the bracket. The AM2 and 7 abound with features indicative of its high quality and well thought out design. All rider adjustments are effected with a single allen key carried conveniently in a rubber housing under the seat, the pump is concealed within the seat stem and the bar stem features a special release mechanism in the form of a circlip stopper over the lock­ ing bolt. Handlebars can thus be ad­ justed for height without bashing the bolt to unseat the expansion wedge. These are dignified bicycles presented with pride by the manufac­ turers. They carry no identification bar a small badge on the head tube, you are assumed to know this machines pedigree. Detailing is well finish of the lugless tem. The thought out, the The Moulton in detail. Front suspension features a dampened spring leading link suspension sys , however a number of frame separates by means of a central king pin to allow for easy carryng and storage. Rear suspension frame superb features pivoting rear chain stays with seat stays dampened by a rubber cone attached to the seat tube. items fails to meet general standard. Pop rivets look qutie out of place and its disturbing to see such on the seat stem, and fixing mud flaps to the The leading link front suspension rear derailleur and side pull rear comparatively ordinary mud guards. produces a long and soft springing ac­ brake. The gear/ brake demount bracket tion and adjusts for both damping and The unique separability of the looks like a prototype and doesn't height to suit the weight of the rider. AM7, the only derailleur gear allow for the gear shift lever to be ad­ The AM2 is fitted with a back pedal machine to be so, is achieved by a justed to user preference, it also has brake and automatic two speed gear special gear / brake bracket. The an essential and non standard washer system, the AM7 with seven speed bracket is removed prior to a separa- that can be easily lost during separa-

32 Freewhee/ing tion - an itein that should be held captive. The snap-in plastic chain guard, although not of Moulton manufacture, is also a disappointing feature - it also snaps out easily and really isn't up to the job of protecting anything. A range of custom accessory com­ ponents are available: 531 tube car­ riers to fit the bicycle; a beautifully made cane basket; carry bags and a collection of soft, frame fitting bags. The Karrimor made bags tor tront and back should work well enough, ~he frame fitting tool case is an excellent idea as are the frame skins. These are designed to enclose the frame and are provided with zip openings correspon­ ding to the space frame compartments enclosed. The AM7 On the Road I was recently able to road test one of the first production model AM? bicycles on this years London to Brighton bicvcle ride, 86 kms of absolute madness in the company of 15,000 other cyclists. the Moulton proved to be a very distinctive machine. Easily recognis­ ed by it's space frame construction the ride was undertaken to a constant chorus of comments and remarks from a never ending jam of bicyclists. The owners of earlier model Moultons glowed with pride that English racer Vic Nicholson demonstrates the original Moulton track bike banned in the 1960's from all their favourite manufacturer had not track competition. deserted them, the AM?'s style, weight and clever suspension general-

Freewheeling 33 the valve Designer Alex Moulton demonstrates the collap­ rises on the route. It is quick and very pump does present a risk of sible properties of his amazing creation the AM7. responsive. stem falling into the bottom bracket The latter qualities came as a sur­ - but enough of petty criticisms. The. p:.ise to a number of club tourists, ex­ Advanced Engineered Bicycle by Alex pecting to leave me in their dust they Moulton is a very convincing state­ too were impressed when the man on ment of the advantages of smaller the bendy bicycle became like the wheeled cycles. A test cycle I was man with rubber pedals - very hard most reluctant to return and have to loose. But then it's surprising, and missed ever since. Ride one if you get at times frightening, just how cl.:>sely the chance. can slipstream a leading cyclist one The Moulton AM7 with racks and spccialy made when on a Moulton. The 17" Karrimor bags for country or touring use. . diameter front wheel tucks in ver; neatly under a big 27" rear wheel. The suspension gives the AM7 a feel on the road very different to that of more conventional bicycles, when adjusted according to rider weight and anticipated surface conditions there simply is no vibration at all and shocks from smaller surface defects are nicely absorbed before reaching the frame. Rougher conditions can cause the front system to "bottom", this is most unpleasant but can be ad­ justed for by simply turning a knurled ring on the leading link. The smaller wheels do fall into Specification boles more readily and here some care Price: AM2 399 AM7 489 (approx­ is needed. Despite the claims of the imately $1 , 000 imported into ly impressed most but mystified manufacturer that it is suitable for the Australia!. many others. A first reaction like my roughest of roads the AM7 does not Colour: Metallic Grey own was not uncommon, "what a handle potholes or narrow transverse Weight: AM2 10.4 kg AM7 10.8 kg peculiar machine!'' trenches very well, but then neither Frame: All 531 multi tubular space­ Ten kilometres on the road do the conventional lightweights. frame 72½ 0 parallel angles 1054 mm however and this bicycle had me con­ An AM7 will not park itself free wheelbase. Separates via central king vinced of its excellence. The ride is standing on a kerb the pump occa­ pin and book&. socket. Spring leading silky smooth, the gearing wide sionally goes 'clunk' insiJe the seat link forks. Rear triangle &. rubber enough for the· steep descents and tube and I'm told the position of the cone reactive suspension. Haden special stainless steel drop outs. Up to 670 mm frarr.e size. Headset: Campagnolo Stem: AM2 GB 8 or 10 Special release mechanism AM7 SR Bars: AM2 Flat aluminium AM7 GB PAftftlERS drop or flat Brakes: AM2 Weinmann side pull 605 AM7 CLB To The Shops Or Across Wheels: Mistral section l 7xl ¼. For A Trip 1-tamless Steel spokes, radial front, The Nullarbor INNER CITY CYCLES The cross rear Tyres&. Tubes: Special Wolber 90 psi Touring Specialists Gears: AM2 Fichtel-Sachs 2 speed automatic AM7 SunTour Superbe ~ Freewheel: AM7 7 speed hybrid ~ 0~ Regina CX/Moulton • We stock a huge range of front and rear 1o..._ ~,~ ~ Gear Range: AM7 {31.5 - 88.4) Chainset: AMi Nervar AM7 panniers, handle bar and saddle bags +-~

34 Freewheeling Inside abicycle factory To give readers some idea how their bicycles are manufac­ tured, Freewheeling visited one of Australia's few remain­ ing bicycle factories Leisure Cycles of Australia's modem plant in Adelaide. In this pic­ torial essay we follow the building of bicycles through each stage.

1. Frame tubing is precisely cut to size and fitted into lugs to make up the frame. The unwelded frame is held in a special frame jig and the joints are welded using bronze brazing with oxy/acetylene torch. The frame being welded in this photo is a stan­ dard ladies frame. 2. After welding, the frames are cleaned and sanded prior to sand­ blasting which prepares the frames for painting.

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36 Free wheeling 3. Prior to painting, the frames are checked and trued in a special jig on a flat plane table.

4. Prior to painting, frames are stacked in primed and undercoated form. Orders for frames in particular colours can be easily and correctly filled by painting only the number re­ quired in the correct colour.

5. Frames are placed on a moving assembly line which takes them past the painting booths and into an enamel baking oven. Painters use special electrostatic spray guns which charge the frame and paint and have the effect of drawing the spray of paint around the frame tubes. Over spray is collected in filtered exhaust-fan booths.

6. After painting, the frame decals are added and final paint touching-up is applied. The photo shows a painter at work applying pin-striping trim. Pin-striping is a decorative finish which is seldom used nowadays due to the time consuming skills re­ quired. Competent painters who can apply this unique trim are few and far between. Leisure Cycles are proud of theirs.

7 &.SThe frames are now ready for assembly into complete bicycles. Un­ fortunatelv the assembly lines were not operating when Freevyheeling visited the factory. The Imes are operated by a number of workers each performing a single assembly task. Nuts and bolts are tightened using pneumatic tools. The coiled hoses for this equipment can be seen in the left hand picture. Assembly lines build one model at a time. Each time a new model is built the assembly line has to be modified to handle the different components used.

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The revolutionary Bellwether mounting sytstem exceeds all its Colours: Royal Blue - Bright Red predecessors. A small coated aluminium hanger, that easily fits into the bag when not in use, and a nylon internal frame create a stronger and lighter support method. You can tension to the front forks or back to the stem, whichever is more appropriate: Since the only exterior hard­ ware on the bag is the nylon block which ihe hanger 3li ps into, you don't have velcro or hooks u-,at might snag your clothing when you 111 ,I carry the pack on your shoulder. See figure 1 . Bellwether introduces the first all aluminum rooftop support system. Our new frame has a three sided support which 9ives max­ figure 2. imum cargo stability and a safer ride. Two aluminum struts join the rear i'~:~~\1 of the frame to the roof. This creates a rigid triangle on both sides. We support the pack with two coated aluminum hooks. Rubber bungee cording is attached to the carry hooks and then using a "S' hook con­ SOLE. AUSTRALIAN DISTRIBUTORS or the drop out on nector you can attach to the flange on your carreir ,BURE BIKES .your bicyle. Both the #5000 and #5001 will fit any carrier that is now LEl ·being marketed. · . P'. O . BOX 1026, The packs can be carried with the shoulder strap that is provided NORTH RICHMOND VIC . 3121 and they arrive fully assembled and ready to use. See figure 2. PHONE: (03) 861 6771

38 Freewhee/ing 9&10. Wheels are built using special machines. The machine in the right hap.cl photo screws nipples onto spokes. Then the loose wheel is plac­ ed in a trueing and tightening m achine which precisely tightens each nipple in tum. Final checking is done by hand.

11. Testing is requited by the Australian Standards Association to en~ure high strength arrd quality of finished bikes. This photo shows a -11 frame testing machine. The two sets of weights approximate the rider's mass while the front wheel runs on an off-centre pully driven by an electric m o :H. The effect of this is roughly equivalent to a continual riding across cobblestones.

12, · Sales Manager of Leisure Cyc;les Steve Boyley with a recent model pro­ duction run, prior to packaging and delivery to dealers around Australia.

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40 Freewheeling Free Sydney to the gong Bicycle Tour J983 As this issue goes to print entries have closed and registered riders will be receiving their tour guides by post. If you missed out on this years tour plan ahead to come on next years ride. The big 1984 ride will cater for many more riders and will be part of the Wollongong 150th anniverary celebrations. If you have registered for this years tour here are a few hints to help make your day a memorable experience.

Rain or shine it's on again this year, the been organised for riders at the lunch Red Cedar Flat. Other food and drink second annual Freewheeling Sydney to spot at Red Cedar Flat. The Great locations along the route are: Water, the Gong Bicycle Tour. The tour will Puncture Repair Race is open to all Belmore Park, Audley, Otford, Clifton, commence at 8 am sharp from Belmore amateur riders (professional mechanics Austinmer Beach, at Surf clubs along Park adjacent to Central station and are unfortunately not eligible) and will the cycle route, Flagstaff Point, some 11 ½ hours later, riders will be be an enjoyable and exciting test of Wollong Station; food & Drinks: returned to the area by the State Rail skills in the gentle art of tube repair. Various places along Princes Highway Authority in a number of trains used to The race will be run in heats and finals to Georges River, Top of second convey riders from Wollongong Sta­ between midday and 1 pm at the lunch Sutherland Hill, Audley, Otford, tion. stop. All finalists will receive Michelin Stanwell Park, Various towns between Registered riders should check in at tyre and tube products and Freewheel­ Clifton and Austinmer, Austinmer, the Freewheeling desk at Belmore Park ing subscriptions. Great fun. Why don't Bulli, Wollongong. to collect cloth patch and rail-ticket. you test your skill. Entrants must supp­ A number of volunteer ride guides or ly their own repair kit and spanner etc. Wet weather marshalls will be accompanying the Basins and water provided. Come prepared. The ride goes on rain ride on bicycles. These public spirited or shine.It is highly unlikely that it will people will help the ride maintain an Morning tea rain solidly for every hour of the day orderly and non-disruptive presence in As usual, morning tea is provided as even if the morning is wet. The impor­ the areas it visits during the course of part of the entry fee and will be tant thing is to keep warm. If you are the day. The organisers ask all riders to available at Fern Tree Flat, Audley properly clothed the day will progress comply with all requests made by the between 9 and 11 am. A Freewheeling easily and in difficult conditions the Guides and ride staff. One of their jobs check-in desk will also operate at Mor­ group feelings generated by the riders will be to demonstrate that bike riders ning Tea for Wollongong riders unable will help you get to Wollongong and can be responsible road users by self to get to Belmore Park on time. back with little additional effort. disciplined action. There are a number The support crew will be working of places along the route where road Lunch just that much harder in wet conditions and traffic conc.iitions are hazardous. to assist riders but please remember The guides and staff will be working Healthy catered lunches will be 011 sale that comfortable clothing must always with all riders to ensure that this year's once again at Red Cedar Flat. Tour be your responsibility. Rain or shine, ride is incident free. participants who don't have the time or pack a jumper for the train journey energy to pack a lunch will enjoy the The men-in-red-hats-with-seagulls team home. It could get cold in the late after­ fresh lunches and drinks so an en­ noon. joyable alternative to the vegemite I sandwich. Prices as with last years ride, represent good value for quality. See you there Now that entries are closed, riders who Other activities and stops are participating should check their For hot and sweaty cyclists the after­ gear and make sure that their bicycles noon break at Austinmer Beach offers are maintained and adjusted. Last year the best oportunity for a dip in the surf. there were numerous minor incidents The assembly area at Austinmer will be due to the poor mechanical condition adjacent to the changing sheds at the of some bikes. The repair crews will be Team Prize southern end of the beach. assisting with breakdowns. They As the beach area in late spring can generously provide their labour as a A special prize of 4 bicycle helmets goodwill gesture towards all bike will be awarded on this year's ride to become crowded, bike riders should expect some traffic and people conges­ riders. Please do not take advantage of the best outfitted team of 4 riders or their generosity and expect a free more. Judging will take place during tion in the Austinmer area. A bike parking zone will be set up if negotia­ overhaul, when you should have had the day and the winners will be an­ your bike attended to before the ride. nounced and presented with their safe­ tions presently underway with the City Council are successful All parts and accessories used by the ty helmets at Flagstaff Point, repair crews in their work will be Wollongong. charged at the current retail price. Supplies along the way Bring some additional cash to cope The great puncture repair Shops along the way are few and far with the unexpected. race between, so free water and quality lun­ A new-for-'83 lunchtime activity has ches will be available and on sale at See you on the day. Freewheeling 4 l Get into the right gear! Clare1 most exciting range of intern: • Shirt • The CY-cle Clothing. J • Arm/.

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In styled like a classic running ,_A.... ® (USA) addition, the padded collar shoe, but close inspection and tongue, heel counter, reveals the added details i,j (Aust.) , cannondjlle and arch support provide VJ g Cannondale touring that make this shoe all-day comfort whether you Australian made lycra equipment has earned a exceptional for cycling. The are walking or riding. clothing. Your design or · reputation for upper is breathable nylon colour made to order. 3. Gloves $33 excellence. • to keep you foot well venti­ Bicycle tourists, racers and 1. Shirts $59 1. Touring Shorts $59 lated. Suede reinforcement5 recreational riders are Clarence St. Cyclery Pro Because the main point of protect the shoe at critical discovering that Team· shirts as worn by contact between a cyclist wear points, especially clip and Cannondale makes the in stock. and the bicycle is at the beneath the toe Gary Sutton world's finest cycling seat a good pair of cycling strap. Parallel ridges in the 2. Coloured Knicks $39 gloves. They are handmade shorts is a must. cannondale sole are correctly angled for Ha;,d-made lycra knicks by craftsmen in cycling shorts have a high sure pedal grip. The sole now available in various Pennsylvania out of top­ elastic back that keeps also features minimal heel colours: quality glove leather. The them from pulling down nair for crank clearance but backs are hand-crocheted • Red • Green • Yellow • and shifting while you ride. is wide enough for stable Other of 100% cotton to assure Pink • Turquoise. There is no crossing seam walking. colours made to order. long-lasting comfort and fit. in the crotch and they have Fewer seams and full added a full neece lining. padding, which extends Fleece is absorbant, soft, over the thumb, protects non-chafing, durable, and Giramondo your hands from the machine washable. 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ILLATES Bicycle riders ·present could be ex­ cused for feeling left out of the general media's questioning. For the Premier Alook at bikeplanning Neville Wran it was another public appearance and the only subject of the questioning this day was jobs. Of course no mention was made in the Premier State about the job creating potential of cycleway construction projects. The morning was a mere formality. An oc- . by Warren Salomon casion to keep the State Bicycle Com­ mittee happy and show the general public that cycle planning is still an interesting idea . . About 300 metres behind the Premier as he rode along with the representatives of the State's major group (the child cyclists) lay the shame and disgrace of the un­ completed cycleway he had proudly declared open. The Darley Road intersection lies about two thirds of the way along the cycle route. It is a lethal monument to the Department of Main Roads' refusal to recognise the needs and rights of travelling cyclists. The intersection, a busy 'T' junc­ tion crossed by the cycle route was recently upgraded to supposedly in­ clude the cycle route, but bike riders using the new path could be excused for wondering where the route goes to once it arrives a the intersection. The approaches are blind to cars from one direction and the pathetic attempt at a dropped curb is steep, badly sited and dangerous. The Bicycle Institute (BINSW) have been arguing with the DMr over this intersection and have found that the basic problem lies in their fundamen~ tal lack of understanding of cyclists' needs as road users. The DMR in reply states that it would cost thousands of dollars to relocate cables etc associated with the traffic lights and redesign the in­ tersection to accommodate the wishes of the state's most experienc­ ed C:Ycling advocates. The problem seems to lie with the DMR and not the State Bicycle Com­ mittee. The BINSW reports that for . the first time since the committee was formed it has been showing signs of real group cohesiveness and an ability to grapple with the cycle plan­ ning issues in an intelligent manner. That department must realise that it is responsible to all road users, not Bicycle advocate Alan Parker on the cycleway at still blind for cyclists and last trallic approaching just the motorised juggemaughts it the Darley Road intersection. Trees and shrubs on Allison Road. strives to protect. have now been trimmed but the intersection is 4' Freewheeling Somerville

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Free M·heeling 45 DC: The policy of the government is It has proven very successful, a nd to encourage the use of the bicycle as we have been pleased with the ve form of transport, but results. ln support ot that, we have an alternati rvice NSW m a balanced perspective where there provided money for three in-se ection given to the needs of training courses to date. This has is due refl Ed in section all modes, and the bicycle's position enabled teachers to teach Bike all of that. ewer 80 schools in the Hunter Region. in the In a sense the bicycle has been very We have also run courses in it has had specific treat­ Wollongong Region and at Narrem­ lucky that NSW ment and encouragement which has burn Training Centre for other particular interest of the teachers. reflected the the Premier and some other ministers The money was provided in and that was the process which gof form of seeding grants to the Educa­ the whole (bicycle planning) thing tion Department to cover costs incur­ started. red by the running of these courses. S.RA.C. The Bike Ed courses have been well Over a period of time we have striv­ Interview with David Chivell, ed to get it more institutionalized. received both by the teachers and the students a nd the feedback from the Chairman of the NSW State . F: Does the Premier take an interest community has been encouraging Bicycle Advisory Committee. in the committee? An exciting development in the education area is the setting up of a Road Safety Committee within the ng: What is the State Bicy­ DC: Yes, the Premier has had an Freewheeli in­ Education Department with the cle Committee's view of the state of ongoing interest. He was in fact establishing the pro­ possible outcome of integrating road bicycle planning in NSW? strumental in l gramme and recently accepted an in­ safety into all aspects of the genera to open the curriculum. David Chivell: It's our view that in vitation by the committee University of NSW to the City the last year we've made considerable F: What of the enforcement area? progress. A lot of the items that have cycle route. been set in train since the Govern­ DC: There have always been laws ment first announced a commitment that apply to cyclists for many years. in bicycle areas have come to fruition. What's happened recently which we There are lots of bicycle projects on are very pleased about is in Newcastle the ground and we have made signifi­ there is to be a trial l aw enforcement cant advances in the behavioural area, process. which we feel goes hand in glove with Our committee has funded the pur­ the engineering projects. chase of a motorbike, uniform and for a police constable the printed material F: Could you t ell us about the way be assigned to bicycle law Committee who will State Bicycle Advisory enforcement. He will also support the operates? Bike Ed programme by going round to the schools when the course is being DC: The Committee was set up in to the children. on all taught and speaking 19 79 to advise the government also be speaking to other planning and ad­ He will aspects of bicycle police and to community groups on minister the budget under the dollar subject of bicycle with local the very important funding arrangements safety and bicycle law enforcement government. during the six months of the pro­ Application by local governments gramme. for funding of cycleway projects is of made through the Department F: We have heard a lot about the Main Roads who report to the com­ engineering, enforcement and educa­ mittee on the project's costing and of bicycle planning, Committee Chairman tion sections technical detail. State Bicycle Advisory what does your committee propose to the DMR's David Ch1vell jleft) and Transport Minister Cox The proposal along with at the opening of the Newcastle East-West cycle do to encourage cycling? recommendations goes to the full route. committee of SBAC who review the as not being its DC: 1 see encouragement scheme and approve or disapprove so much as encouraging more cyclists funding. onto the road. The govern­ made up of in Newcastle? to come The Committee is F: What of ,he work ment's principle concern is the safety representatives of the Traffic Author­ roads be they State of th~ users ?f the ity, DMR, Local Government, DC: The government has accepted cyclists or pedestrians and Urban Transit as the pilot motorists, Rail Authority, the Newcastle Bikeplan the concern that we have is tha't we Authority and the Departments of study for bicycle planning throughout of the people Police, of make the ~nvironment Leisure, Sport and Tourism, the state and there has been a lot smg the roads on bicycles as asnd Environment area with a who are u Education, Health resources put into that safe as possible. So our programmes Planning: view to cteveioping progi:ammes are are aii:i:ied at encouraging responsible As well two user groups which will have general application ists' part. are the Bicycle In­ behav10ur on the cycl represented. These throughout the state. at educating motorists stitute and the Newcastle Cycleways They're aimed .t": So the Newcastle scheme is multi­ and getting parents involved in the Movement. of their The committee is further divided faceted. What about the Education supervision and the eduction ittees which reflect area? What is being done for example children in safe riding practices. into sub-comm ct different functions of the bicycle to educate child cyclists in corre They're _also aimed at enhancing the bicycle planning area. These sub-committees riding behaviour? commumty awareness about e Engineering and Policy, Enforce­ safety. ar pro­ m en t, Education and Encouragement. DC: We selected the Bike Ed We have recently issued three bicy­ gramme initially developed in cle safety handbooks which were F: What is the present government's Geelong and with some modification developed for the SBAC by the Traffic policy on bicycling? trailled it in Newcastle in 1981. Authority. They had consultants 46 Freewheeling assist them in that and we also had proJects in Wollongong, Kogarah, Port . . NSW Opposition makes the the services of Spike Milligan to Stevens and many other areas the Labor highlight some of the more important running as points. He did that very effectively F: Finally, what do you see as the Government loses interest in and picked up some of the key points. future for the cyclists of NSW from cycle planning_ the viewpoint of your committee? The books have been dis-tributed The recently announced budget through newsagents and cover the position is allocation of the State Advisory Cqm­ whole gambit of bicycle safety DC: The government's thrown the state's cyclist that it will continue to support the mittee has through from the laws that apply to advocate groups into a state of anger. cyclists to safe riding to maintenance bicycle programme. We are very keen in the Following titilating statements of and road signage. on making more progress by areas than we have to an enlarged budget for 1983/4 behavioural Peter Cox, the date. When you think in the last Minister for Transport F: Do you see the encouragement side Treasurer jand patron of the Newcas­ of bike planning as being to encourage twelve months we have made very are hop­ tle Cycleways Movement) Ken Booth the use of the facilities your commit­ significant steps there and we only can continue with that. has approved the year's budget of tee provides? ing that we figure - the same as We are loo~ing at a review of the $350,000. This affecting previous years - represents a drop in DC: The encouragement programme legislation and regulations budget cyclists in safe because within our process real terms for each successive is aimed at educating cyclists projects became eligible for bicycle riding practice. It's not seen for preparing for publication and other as more funding. specifically as to be encouraging more areas of the committee, it's become people to get out and mix it with the apparent to us tha• there are some A modestly enlarged budget of traffic. contradictory elements in that legisla­ $500,000 was proposed by the com­ bur plans are to make the environ­ tion that need to be addressed. mittee but this was cut back by ment as safe as possible for the people We are thinking of some other pro­ Treasury. The current SBAC budget is who use it. The government's respon­ jects like a plain English traffic hand­ now the lowest of all State govern­ sibility is purely to make the riding book which gives a much fuller state­ ment bicycle budgets. environment safer for those people ment for cyclists than we have at­ The issue has now been taken up by who are using it. tempted in publications like the the Liberal Party opposition who have We try to use a balanced pro­ Spike's Bike Books. promised to right the wrongs and fund gramme to achieve this. That to me is The minister is very keen to get the SBAC with a $1 million budget a re-interpretation of that fourth 'E' private enterprise involved in a whole jsee press release this section.) and I think it is a very important re­ range of bicycle safety projects. Proponents of the Government's interpretation. On the engineering side we are con­ actions state that much more money tinuing support of the Newcastle will be spent on cycle projects F: It's common these days for govern­ Bikeplan implementation, as well as because of funds flowing from ments to embark on encouragement commencing other projects such as unemployment relief programmes. type activities to inform the general the Lower North Shore and Inner The Bicycle Institute says that this public of the facilities and program­ Sydney Bike plans. kind of funding only finances mes which they have implemented. We will be continuing with the engineering only projects and not the Do you see your committee being in­ stated government policy that in­ equally important behavioural pro­ volved in this type of approach? itiatives in Bikeway planning should grammes which improve rider safety rest with Local Government and we and benefit all the state's cyclists not true. We haven't will provide financial and technical just the lucky few. The result of this DC: Yes, that's of one made much progress in the area. We support for them in their efforts. approach they say will be a rash haven't gone out and advertised that there are these projects in existence. What we've done is supported local government initiatives and the _, knowledge about these projects has .ttr...,,.-., l and official ., come through local press ' .... openings when they are available. ,. We are hoping this year to make one inroad in that area. The Bicycle Institute have approached us to help with a project to map cycle routes in the Sydney region. The committee l~'.-ls not yet considered this yet but it is a possibility. The committee's main pursuit however has been in encouraging safer riding practices and educating parents about the risks that exist par­ ticularly for young children. F: Dcies all of the funding come from the NSW Treasury allocation to the committee? DC: No not entirely. As part of the government's initiatives to address growing unemployment, money has been made available from State sources and Commonwealth sources under the Wage Pause Programme and the State Unemployment Relief pro­ gramme and more recently the Federal Government Jobs on Local Parl of lhe 1000 10 2000 riders who rode in here in Oxford Street Sydney en route to Centen­ Roads programme. These have funded BINSW's Ride of 1he Century. Riders are shown nial Park 10 watch the Race of the Century.

Freewheeling '7 mittee (SBAC) to the tune of $1 \ million per year. NSW Labor politicians from the Prime -,r~. :1/f 1L~l it; . ;/ : · · • Minister down were given the oppor­ ~~ , ~~!!.!i'~d!J J .section tunity to address the rally but all 81 C Y C L E TOURING declined. As most of the replies from Labor ministers declining to attend the rally were received prior t o the announcement of this year's disap­ Tailwinds unique programmes pointing SBAC budget, it can only be can take you to: assumed that the government is los­ ing interest in the area of cycle plan­ ning. • South China The BINSW Ride of the Century proceeded from the Domain through • Mongolia the city streets to re-assemble at Centennial Park. There the ACU took • Canadian ,,, over and staged a 100 km bike race on 'E' bike planning projects which is a closed circuit. Rockies contrary to stated government policy In all a spectacular day for NSW's of promoting cycle plannmg through growing cycling scene. The BINSW is • Mexico the four 'E's' of Education, En­ cons idering holding a s imilar couragement, Enforcement and rally /ride next year as an annual Engineering. spring event. -~--~ If the government is really serious For more information on a well run about encouraging cycling as viable relaxed cycling vacation write to means of transport and increasing the safety of those who choose to cycle, Tailwinds Bicycle Touring then the present funding is inade­ N.S.W. Government P. 0. Box 930 Canberra City quate. The SBAC has embarked on a on collision course A.G. T. 2602 number of important behavioural pro­ two with cyclists MS/MR ...... jects as well as sponsoring Sydney~region bikeplans and the The N.S.W. Government is set for a ADDRESS ...... State's major pilot scheme in New­ head on collision with cyclists follow­ PHONE (h m) ...... castle. ing cuts in funding for bicycle paths (wk) ...... The Newcastle Bikeplan is to be back to 1979 levels, Shadow starved of funds at a crucial stage in Transport Minister, Terry Metherell its development and it is ironic th~t said today. the person responsible (Ken Booth! 1s 'Only $350,000 has been provided the member of parliament for that in the 1983-84 Budget, the same as in area. 1979-80, and a substantial cut in real TheNum•Bum terms. The N .S.W. Bicycle Institute With swings of about 10% had been led to expect at least registered against the government in $500,000 following discussions with Protector recent by-elections it is obvious that A natural sheepskin '• Comfortable the Treasurer and other Ministers.' the -political tide has turned and that Push On , the Institute's journal, BICYCLE • Durable support for it is on the wane. as a OVER • Washable described the Budget decision SEATC The Liberals are at last making a 'total insult to the cyclists of the For touring, realistic offer to the· state's 750,000 racing and ?remier State'. cyclists, so the Labor Party is in 'It follows hard on the heels of Mr exercise danger of losing further support bicycles. Wran's opening of the new Moore unless it can prove that it is really Park to U.N.S.W. cycleway. This serious about bicycle planning. The raised false expectations of a fair deal BINSW says that the $1 million figure fo r this State's cyclists, who under­ is a starting point. take more than 2 per cent of weekday journeys'. 'The Budget allocated $772.2 million to N .S .W . roads. The 1981 Government Politicians ignore Sydney Region Travel Survey revealed big BINSW Rally that 2.1 per cent of weekday and 3 per cent of weekend journeys are under­ Between 1500 and 2000 NSW cyclists taken by bicycle. 2.1 percent of the took to the streets of Sydney recently $772 million would be $16.2 million to participate in what must have been - a far cry from the $350,000 actually The ideal gift Sydney's biggest display of pedal allocated', Mr. Metherell said. Just $20 postage paid. power in recent times. 'The Bicycle Institute has opened The ride called Ride of the Century the its campaign to increase government was organised in conjunction with $1 million in 1983-84, $2 Union who con­ funding to r------, Amateur Cycling million in 1984-85 and $5 million a I Mr / Ms . ... I ducted a special bike race in Centen­ I . I year thereafter'. nial Park to commemorate its centen­ ter areas, such as Manly­ ! No./Street . I year. 'Many ou nary Warringah, parts of Sutherland Shire, I l owr, ...... P<:>s tcode ...... I I The ride commenced with thous­ the Hills and west from Liverpool are I J wish to order .. NUM-BUM PROTECTOR/$ and I by public enc.lose cht!quejmoney order for . . . . . 1 . ands of riders converging on Sydney's parti'cularly poorly served I Domain to hear the shadow minister transport. New bicycle paths to --~Send ~----~------~to C. & N. LOCKER, Happy Valley, for Sport, Leisure and Tourism, Max railway stations, schools and shop­ Adamindaby NSW 2630. Smith outline his party's proposal to ping centres could 'help meet urgent Trade enquiries welcome. fund the state's bicycle advisory corn- transport nee~s in these areas.' .

48 Freewhee{iflg Bille/rail tra•el No room for luggage and bikes - tough!

of public Buses are cheap. They travel to Bikes and trains travel well together. No other mode almost all parts of the country, seem transport offers roll-on roll-off accommodation (at a price1 to to be little affected by strikes and are bicycle tourers. usually staffed by drivers who will do If tl. e present J?Olicies of the States rail authorities are to their friendly best to fit your bike on bike/rad travel will become more difficult resulting in board. But a bus has limited luggage continue, room and two bikes is usually the decreases in patronage. limit, so unless your party is two or In Europe and other places there is a move back to trains. Mike less you may find that you go Doube puts the cyclist's case for turning the tide in Australia so bikeless. The great disadvantage of that railways may once again serve the real travel needs of the the bus to me is the excruciating discomfort, akin to economy seating public. in a plane. Hut what can be borne tor an hour or two in a plane is less plea­ sant for 8 - 16 hours in a bus. So what does rail travel offer to The customary view of Bike/Rail lllan J b1Kes mtu· a car that is not til­ compete with the above delights? travel takes for granted the proposi­ ted with racks. First of all there is no worry about tak­ tion that railways and cycles are Aeroplanes are of course another ing your bike. Even a party of 20 bikes partners, and of course this is alternative with many attractions. can be carried in the guard's van of a natural train. You can · t~u.e . Howe"'.er, convincing railway of­ Australia has one of the dearest airline country or interstate ficials of _this nexus is very difficult, systems in the world, so you can ex­ usually load and secure your bike so you can be happy in the and cyclists will have to fight to pect to pay a lot of money when you yourself preserve even the few privileges that hook, hut for your money you will knowledge that the bike will travel they now have because the railways receive smiling efficient service and well, and because there is so much arc "updating" their systems and in of course breathtaking speed of travel. room there is little danger that other many cases " updating" means "no " A hike, sir? No trouble at all." is the freight will he loaded on top of your room for cyclists". usual reply when you mention your machine. There is also a lot of room bike, and you can he even happier in in a carriage so you can carry your To sec just how suitable hikes and the knowledge that your bike is in­ panniers with you and stow them on trains arc as partners in travel, let us cluded in your luggage allowance. thl' racks above your head. examine the opposition. The private The airline luggage handlers will Rail travel is reasonably cheap, car is in some aspects the most conve­ generally look after your bike slow and n.:laxing. If you catch one of nient way of carrying a bike or hikes. although you may have to resist their the overnight interstate expresses you If you want to go touring in distant suggestions about letting tyres down, will find it cheaper than an econ_omy parts however, you will find some (will 14lbs/ sq in extra pressure really air-fare and it puts you in a delightful disadvantages. You will have to leave destroy your tyres?) or taking wheels frame of mind to start or finish a holi­ your car exposed to theft or damage ",1t day. Because you are on holiday the and you will probably have to start Interstate it.:L~ ~t.: t.:m to be able tG slowness of your progress matters lit-· and end the tour in the same spot. swallow bikes without any worries at tie, and the sheer convenience of it all You can of course hire a car to carr,y all, but the regional services provided is attractive. you to your chosen area, but you will by Fokker " Friendships" are a dif­ The drawbacks, however are leg­ find that one-way hire usually incurs f_erent matter. If your plane is not ful­ ion. For a start you will find the staff a relocation fee that is quite expen­ ly booked you might just get 3 bikes rather different from bus or airline sive, and it is usually hard to fit more on board, but that is the limit. staff. instead of the 'can I help you' at- Free ..-heeling 49 MOUNTAIN BIKE MODEL 2650

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SO Freewlledillg titude you will find a feeling that if to rise. Cars will become too expen­ space available and certainly no room only passengers could go away we sive to run and public transport will for bikes. I suggest that the railways could run a great railway. A second again become the norm as it was at now think that a typical passenger is a drawback is that you pay heavily for the turn of the century. weight lifter smuggling gold, as no taking your bike. It irks me that my People are becoming more aware of one else could have a compact 80 kg bike can be considered part of my lug­ the vital need for physical fitness and load that can be heaved into the gage if I go by plane but not if I go by will go to any lengths to obtain it. The overhead racks. Little old ladies and train. My dictionary suggests that lug­ current world trend to "jogging" is cyclists are welcome to travel gage is the gear that you take with you one manifestation, the growing in­ without their luggage. on your travels. The railways take a terest in c-, cles as recreation vehicles The bad news 1s that N.S.W. is go­ more narrow view - eg from the is another. Bikes are becoming very ing to virtually be banned to cyclists. N.S.W. State Rail Authority timetable popular now as a means of travelling The railways will counter by saying - "Luggage consists of wearing ap­ on holiday, and this popularity can that bikes can travel by freight train, parel and other personal effects only grow. but that of course is a bureaucratic suitably packed." They generously A penetrating mind in the railways nonsense. The bike will either have to offer you 80 kg free of charge - it may (okay, that's a joke. It's like a square be sent on by freight train some days as well be 800 kg because few if any circle - it doesn't exist) might just ahead, depriving cyclists of the use of people will ever approach the 80 kg work out that the railwys need bums their machines, before they leave, or limit. But just try to take an 11 kg on seats if the trains are to run at le 305 who attended the 1937 rally. Novelty riders wtth A the y near the old Civic Star'of my dad at the start of the rall theatre. A Malvern Star brochure from the thir­ ties. My little sister sits atop the trike second from the right.' Last Christmas, Malvern Star, Australia's oldest and best known brand of bicycle closed its Melbourne factory. It marked the end of an era when Aussie bikes and Aussie sporting cyclists were world­ renowned. The decade of the 1930's was Malvern Star's boom time. In the by Joan Ford midst of an economic depression the bicycle was the only means of Joan Ford 'Malvern Star' was founded and personal transport available to the majority of people. made famous by the late Sir Bruce grew up then and tells of the making of a great home grown pro­ Small and the cycling 'superstar', duct. 'Oppy', later Sir Hubert Opperman. My father worked for Bruce Small in the lYJU 's opening branches ot the Bruce Small 'empire' in Bendigo and Newcastle. He also organized bike races for promotional purposes and at one time was in charge of a team of professional cyclists working for the MALVERN STAR JUNIOR JUNIOR TRICYC LE MALVERN STAR TRICYCLE MALVERN STAR ·sm,lstir' T,... hr, .,..., "li.,,h ""h, H I-,, 1,,_ , • .., , r ••• ,_., r-r"' St,,, '""-' fu..o T,lc ,,1., >•< ••-~hill••••• ld! lo "• u- t:>t•o< , ..... ~•• ""'"'ll ..i,,i ...... ••ic' •d, .,"""'•• ....., • ··· ~., ~ ...... MAl VU;'1 H .U J.. .., . l,,,t ,..,, li: 1o, ,,_ '·-· ... z.,,. w ...., ,,111,o, ,, .._ -4 "' hit _.,..,., ....., .....,i..,...... , ,,.d,.!,.eoh --~ • •••• ...... , ....t :c .....,...,. e.:., 1,.. ,.. ,,,,""";L• ,.,; <-<>' ,..., ....,~,11, !,..d,,J ••- W.-1 In 1935 he was asked to open the Tlws C,< .. " .."C ••J ••-i u ,u,~h, ..,,,._,_ , .. 1,W,c, O ' • • ~.,... 1 ..1 ...... ('-"'\ "'' ....~ ol ...... " -• l,., _n,, C...•·•••Nc Tt,., >-' 1,~, .-.,....r • ~· > ,. ... , - K ~••- <•• ,•M1•~ ot<~ •- I t;o ~ "SMALSTAR" BABY ...... 1,. .. f.-4,-.olu>b,Twl ht,H,->ol accompanied the opening. Even then, •.. 1()., ~~.:!n~•:,.,._- ,,.,.i,,,.,i • • ..... •••1• ot ;1,11~ t I ... ,,.,., W"c

52 Freewheelin,: 'Oppy' visited our flat over the shop. He was then training for his record bike run between Sydney and Newcastle, a record which I believe he still holds. As there was no bridge across the Hawkesbury River in those days, Dad had to arrange for a fast motor boat to convey 'Oppy' and his bike across the river in the quickest possible time - the ferry being much too slow in the circumstances. I remember 'Oppy' t---+---t----t3 BIKE CARRIER.- - then as a quiet, polite man and a dedicated sportsman. He was very strict about diet when training. His • Carries up to three bikes with complete safety staple foods were bananas and orange bikes included juice and a plentiful supply of both • Extension bar for ladies had to be always at hand. • Car registration plate is not affected The 1930's was a boom cycling period. In Newcastle wonderful times • Quick-action removal for temporary storage were enjoyed at huge bicycle rallies attended by people of all ages. They rode a wide assortment of bicycles, RUBBER PROTECTION STRIPS from the conventional two-wheeler lady's or gentleman's touring model to tandems, penny-farthings or twin cycles on which two riders sat side by side. At one meeting in 1937, I ~----- remember a crowd of 3000 people gathered outside the Civic Theatre. At the sound of the starter's gun the · crowd surged forward singing ''The Biking Song" to the tune of 'Daisy, Daisy', played by a 2HD sound car • One bolt fitting method - no which led the rally. drilling necessary 'Oppy' was the hero of most young boys of the day and it was the ambi­ • The Custombuilt Bike Carrier fits tion of most kids to own a 'Malvern to the existing towbar. Remove Star' bike 'just like his'. Malvern Star the towing ball and fit the mount­ brochures would attest to the body­ ing bar under the towbar, or building virtues of their sturdily built ~-- models made of the 'best English above if convenient .. Tubular Steel' with 'ball-bearing pedals and wheels ar:d Solid Hide Sad­ • TOW TRAILER OR CARAVAN dle'. A boy's model with 24" wheels AT THE SAME TIME sold for seven pounds ten shillings. For some reason a girl's model was - -~ ten shillings dearer. Each bike was • Instruction leaflet supplied with guaranteed for 10 years and insured ~-- unit for easy assembly. free against damage and theft. About 1935, my little sister modelled for a publicity brochure by sitting on a • AVAILABLE FROM 'Malvern Star' tricycle 'suitable for BICYCLE SPECIALISTS children aged from 3 to 5 years'. This tricycle could be purchased for three pounds nienteen shillings and six­ pence! Manufactured by The great interest in bike riding so Leisure Cycles evident in the 30's diminished after also manufacturers of the war with the advent of the motor car, making other sports more ac­ Australian made frames cessible and more popular. There was and manufacturers of; a complete downturn in the 60's. Now the 80's has brought a renewed interest coinciding with the modern ~0©5~~[g)©J trend toward physical fitness. However it seems unlikely that the ~ comparatively gentle sport of bike riding will reach the heights of CYCLES populari~y that it once enioyed. To a FOR OUTLET ENQUIRIES generation reared on celebrity crick­ VIC/TAS: (03) 793 3150 eting and 'free-for-all' football, bike (02) 602 4445 riding is not so likely to appeal! We NSW: shall see though! OLD: (07) 376 4544 'Malvern Star' bicycles are now im­ S.A.: (08) 268 9044 ported. Sadly, the 'Star' of the 30's W.A.: (09) 344 2733 which shone so brightly for my father Leisure Cycles of Australia Pty Ltd and Sir Hubert Opperman has lost its Regency Park S.A. Tel: (08) 268 9044. sparkle.

Free H'h ei!ling 53 World Bike Ride Update

anymore from West Berlin to the West German border. Then the riding began, as close as possible to the border and via back European contrasts roads, nearly always into a headwind. Braunschweig: Film evening, meeting with the Mayor and the press and ac­ commodated at the Green Party (Die Grunen) office. Salzgitter: Stayed at the local Nuclear Free House. Arrived to a welcoming party with many people from Turkey with their wonderful cooking and music. We had a great film evening and were given a generous donation. Hersfeld: Into the "Fulda Gap" . Here the U.S. expect the Russian tanks to come pouring through and have 121 Hiroshima size n·uclear bombs waiting (Plan Zebra) . Many locals passively accept that they will be the first to die if a war starts here and thus do nothing. Our welcoming group think otherwise: they have sprayed fertilizer on their local park in the shape of a large disarmament symbol, and here the grass grows much higher and greener. Coburg: We cycled 91km after 1 pm World bike riders pause for map consultations in a Czechoslovakian forest. into a strong headwind, but reached Coburg 1 hour after dust at 10.30 pm. The engaging saga of those globetrotting 'peacemongers' - Bayreuth: Martin, our German host's World Bike Ride for Peace and Nuclear Disarmar­ home town and a sort of home­ members of the coming for us - mail, bike-repairs ment (WOOBORAJ has gradually unfurled in Freewheeling since re-unions and a 2 day rest as guests of March last year. the local Evangelist Church. Martin Having spun their wheels from Melbourne to Darwin, and rejoined us - he had cycled 5,000 gingerly up through Asia, six of the Wooboras found themselves kms with us in Australia - and next day Helgard arrived, also from West ensconced in Hiroshima, anticipating the European summer. Germany. Murray and Miranda arriv­ Christopher Williams, who previously reported on their trails ed from Rome, pale and tired after a in Japan, now describes the dichotomy he found in Europe. long Japanese winter. At the centre where we were to show our slides was an exhibition of Early in May I arrived at the Interna­ minimum. Secondly, most torums Aboriginal Art from the Centre - tional Convention Centre in Berlin and discussions were too crowded for magnificent paintings which made us where the Wooboras had chosen to re­ individaul response, and often the all home-sick. group. Not knowing whom I would panels were exclusively male " ex­ meet, it was a joyous occasion to see perts'' - okay for some fact finding Mitterteich: Near the Czechoslavak their happy faces: Jennie, Zohl and but not very helpful to the many grass­ border, the German Government Pavel, rode from Copenhagen to Ham­ roots veace movements trying to stop plans a large low-level nuclear waste burg where they met Derryk having the new generation of medium range dump. As we entered the town we flown in to Amsterdam from Bangla­ nuclear missiles from coming to saw many "Autommull Niemals" desh; Jennie-Marie and Mira having Europe this year. Thirdly, no (Atomic Wastes Never) signs and flown from Tasmania, Vikki from delegates from the Warsaw Pact coun­ were wlecomed at the Shell garage, . Bangkok, Martin from West Germany tries could come because they owned by local anti-nuke people: and Paul and Kathy from Japan. For couldn't get visas. People from East 70% of the town is opposed to any some it was 10 months since we had Berlin were also in this situation. waste being dumped in their last seen each other. At the conference we learned how backyard. Then came the serious business of serious the si_tuation is in Europe, June 16: Czech. border: "10 anxious our input of Australia and the Pacific showed our shdes and our film '' On Wooboras are patiently lined up Region into the Conference. The 2nd Sacred Ground'' and made many con­ waiting for our passports to be check­ European Nuclear Disarmament Con­ tacts and friends. ed. We are on our best behaviour for a ference attended by over 3,000 Soon it was May 27 and time to good reason: one of us escaped with . delegates proved to be an un­ begin our journey to the west: by his parents in 1968 and this is his first manageable event for many people. hitchhike - a kind reply to our adver­ visit back to his country since then. Firstly, the sheer size and complexity tisement brought us an empty Kombi Now an armed guard checks our of the organisation and the building to take our 9 bikes to Braunschweig passports, a friendly smile and chat reduced many people's input to a - it is not permitted to ride bicycles and we are waved through - benefits 54 Freewheeling we enjoy being an 'officially invited Peace Group' " ~­ We are on our way to Prague to at­ ':,· tend the ' 'World Assembly of Life and \). ':> · Peace against Nuclear War", and im­ mediately notice the difference: automatic machine guns on the barb­ wire fence makes way to quiet, car­ free roads and old, battered buildings - like stepping back in time. Food is cheap, vegies about one third the cost in Germany. We camp out in a small forest on our first night and enjoy the calmness of Czechoslavakia. Life in a Communist country is dif­ ferent than say Germany. Examples: there are often queues to buy ordinary foods at stores that only open for 3 or 4 hours each day; many magnificent churche_s and palaces are left to run down and are boarded up; there are no "discounts" or "specials" at super­ markets; no throw-away bags or tin­ aluminium cans. All juices and beer come in returnable, refundable bot­ tles (great system!); bikes are ex­ changed or rebuilt from second-hand parts; "Peace" is an official govern­ AMIRRYQE ment policy and workers must pay for rrs Peace Conferences by direct dona­ tions from their pay packet; the U.S. dollar is a sort of God figure, and TIie flnt rear view mirror Czech tourists must pay exorbitant designed exclusively amounts to their. banks to buy hard for bicycles cash to travel with - hence a black wllll droll style market in money exists; the variety of handlebars. shops is very limited, with many shops just selling the same products. l:'eople are much more shy, guard­ ed, almost .afraid to talk to you - you soon realise that this is a Soviet­ controlled country, when an older 1111 IJ ITS- person will come up to you and talk of the old days. You feel that a rigid system controls their lives. On to Prague, a small but beautiful city, we are escorted straight to the "Peace Village" at the student quarters at the edge of the city. Im­ mediately, you realise that everything Free is planned, structured, leaving no room for spontaneous action; we are housed in separate rooms requiring 4 Entlre/yP security checks before entering. Later 1 this is increased to 8 Woobaras feel w""''Well almost, INN~R CITY CYCLES the touring specialists, have isolated and insulated from the or­ dinary Czech people. At the World produced a new 83/84 Mail Order Catalogue especially for the Assembly, many speeches are made cycle tourist and for every $1 00 worth of goods ordered we saying how bad the U.S. military is, will include a free MIRRYCLE. but no mention is made of the Soviet The catalogue contains a range of tour proven cycle equipment military. One day there is an illegal PLUS a fully illustrated and detailed PANNIER SUPPUMENT. demonstration and arrests are made, but we are unable to learn who they were or what they were doing. We ,­ ------, mention Charter 77, an independent ' Send $1 To INNER CITY CYCLES 31 GLEBE Pt Rd underground peace group but our of­ ficials just say, "no, those arrested I G LESE 2037 (02) 660 6605 were just drunk and disorderly" . I We make a few contacts, meet up I Name__ _ I with old friends from the official , I Australian delegation, many who met Add re SS us as we cycled in Australia and enjoy I ------their company on a boat cruise. When I we leave Prague, we are a little wiser, I but also feel that there is little we can I * I do to change the oppressive system I many people liver under. I Unable to have our visas extended 1,.,.~ __ J we must cycle directly to the Austrian ------border, past many cherry trees, their fruit ripe and will give more than one Woobora a belly-ache. Passing many polluted lakes and rivers we en­ counter mosquitoes, making it too LIFECYCLE unpleasant to camp out. Near the border, the guards patroll­ ing with dogs play a joke on me, while 2'76Petrie 11:e.Brisbane(07J2212611·24hrs. pretending to 'arrest' the others. Jennie-Marie sticks peace stickers on their rifle-butts and they laugh with us. Helmets Soon in Austria we notice the dif­ OGK $25.00 ference, expensive fast cars, expen­ sive prices - we find a beautiful lake Brancale $26.00 $55.00 in a forest and enjoy a quiet rest day. Bell Biker We meet Millie and Margarete, two Bell Tourlite $69.90 young Austrian women who decide to join us until Budapest. Road Shirts Before Vienna we visit the (Short Sleeved) mothballed Zwientendorf Nuclear Polyester/Cotton $15.90 Power Station. Completed in 1978 Wool Blend $35.00 but never allowed to operate because Italian wool with the following year, 50.5% of the trade names Austrian people said 'No' in a referen­ dum. Typically, we did not receive a Renault campagnolo very warm reception here. Raleigh etc $53.00 In Vienna, more bike repairs, a film evening and accommodated by mem­ Knicks bers of the "Hiroshima" group. We Black lycra with also visited our Nipponzon Myohiji chamois insert Buddhist friends who are building a Peace Pagoda beside the Danube. When we left we decided to follow the Danube all the way to Budapest Gloves but after 3 nights of fighting off large Padded leather with numbers of mosquitoes, we decided crotcheted backs white to go inland. with coloured stripe July 12: " . . . we cross over into Brown Hungary, no problems." Hungary is different from every other Socialist country. Every person Caps says something different about living Italian tradenames $2.50 here. We found people very open and. friendly, many would give us money Lifecycle $ 2.00 and occasionally food. The shops are DEAL varied and there are many small orivate industries. It is said that Hungary is the "Gayest Camp in the Cyclists Bags Eastern Block!" Peace again is official WITH government policy but this time in­ (Musettes) dependent peace groups are tolerated, Lifecycle $ 2.00 (only just) but not encouraged. The government leaders still do not allow Safety Vests AREAL public criticism, of the kind you Reflective Crossover $12.50 would find in the west. Rock music is everywhere, people wear very fashionable clothes and are free to travel to the West - with cer­ Shoes BIKE tain limitations. Generally, the Bata (like joggers) $39.00 lifestyle here appears the same as in Detto Pietro (Art 74) $57.00 the West, only the queues arc longer. Detto Pietro (Art 7) $69.00 We spend days trying to organise our trip to USSR in vain and days trying to Adidas Mesh $80.00 SHOP buy tickets and get visas through Sidi $97.00 Czcchoslavakia and Poland. Moscow Duigi Black $79.00 docs not want us to ride bicycles in White $83.00 USSR, we have been trying for almost one year and still seem no closer. After one week of frustrating tensions Free Lifecycle cap and musette with and telephone calls, we part ways. Paul, Kath, Jennie and Zohl leave for every mail order until October 31 . Sweden while Murray, Deryk and I Cheque or money order with order please. spend 4 more days organising a trip to Add $1 .50 postage and packing per order. Filand via Poland. We plan to regroup in Sweden. We still have a long way to go to disarma­ SendSAElor your tree catalogue today ment.

56 Freewheelinx OIi the Saddle by Clay Kesting

up the banking on the curve starting from the starting line to come down with his front and the other riders spaced Tracll racing explained wheel only millimetres behind around the track at 5 or 10m. the rear wheel of the last intervals according to ability. rider. A split second mis­ Sydney readers should watch calculation and the wheels out for the Bennett 1000 can overlap causing a fall or which always provides a spec­ the gap may be too large tacular afternoon's entertain­ causing the rider to waste ment at the Camperdown energy getting "back on". The velodrome. time is taken when the rear A Madison race is for 2 man wheel of the third rider teams. One rider is actually crosses the line. racing while the other rests up The Points Race will be an by the fence till, swooping Olympic · event for the first down, he is flung into the race time in 1984. This is a massed by a hand sling or by a start event of up to 50km. special pad sewn into the There are sprints every 10 shorts. Other races include laps which earn the first four Devil Take the Hindmost, a riders 5, 3, 2 and 1 points massed start race where the respectively with the last last rider across the line each sprint earning double points. lap is eliminated a nd Keirin Any rider who can lap the racing where the riders cir­ field automatically takes culate behind a pacing motor­ precedence no matter how cycle which swings off the many points have been ac­ track with two laps to go. This column is about the of slipstreaming behind cumulated by other riders. This summary cannot ex­ sport of bicycle racing in all another rider and then The preceding events are press the colour and action of its varied forms, such as bursting around them as they all contested p.t World Cham­ a track meeting. To find out fitness, technique, equip­ tire. As the final lap ap­ pionship and Olympic level more get down ta your nearest ment etc., that make bicycle proaches the riders will move but other events are also held. velodrome on a Saturday racing the most exciting of high on the steep banking of The most popular is the han­ afternoon for some real ex­ all sports both for the spec­ the track, one often seeming dicap with the fastest riders citment. tator and competitor. It will to push the other into the primarily be aimed at the fence, until one rider makes a novice racer or the reader move flying down off the who would just like to know banking with the others in hot NAGAOKA QUALITY what those crazy cyclists pursuit. In the mad dash for with the shaved legs are all the finish, the following riders ".Ibout. Hopefully it will con­ must decide whether to risk TOURING EQUIPMENT tain some information an inside pass or take the long NAGAOKA's Innovative Lower Gravity which will benefit the more way around the outside. Positionirig Racks Promise You an experienced competitor and Probably the most psycho­ hard riding commuter/ logically demanding track En ;oyable Long Distance Bike Touring, tourist as well. race is the Kilometre Time Also Mounting Method Has Been Dramaticall y Impro ved With the vice Trial. Each rider is alone on N/lG/lOK/l weather the focus oi the rac­ the track racing against the ing scene is the track and clock. The riders go deep into DURALUMINUM LIGHT ALLOY since many of the subtleties of oxygen debt and must fight track racing are lost on the their burning lungs and the uninitiated, the rest of this pain of lactic acid in their column will be devoted to a legs by riding smoothly and in \_,,,,,---:----- ' brief explanation of the an aerodynamic position for 3 .._____~~ / \ -I ------various types of track racing. laps. Then begins a finer tor­ The most spectacular track ture waiting to see if your time race is the Spring. Two or is bettered by a following three riders ride three laps of rider. \ rr the track (usually 333V3 m. The Individual Pursuit has each) with only the last 200m._ two riders starting from op­ timed. Rather than ride the posite sides of the track, the full distance flat out which object being to catch your would quickly exhaust their opponent within the race dis- _ .\ 1 oxygen supplies, the riders tance of 4000m. Usually in t play a cat and mouse game. top class competition the f Speeding up, slowing down, riders are not overtaken so the I sometimes coming to a com­ winner is the fastest rider over plete halt balancing on their the distance .. single speed, fixed wheel The Team Pursuit is like the A FC-C1(FRONT)885g bikes. The riders try to force Individual Pursuit except that ARC-C1(REAR) 910g each other to take the lead. it involves two teams of four Some riders prefer to take riders. The precision of a good Potent Pend the lead into the final sprint pursuit team is fantastic to NAGAOKA METAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD. but most prefer the advantage watch as the lead rider swings 1-8, 1-CHO MEISHINGUCHI TOYONAKA CITY, JAPAN Freewhee/ing 5·7 Tandem Talk by Paul Farren

Coming to a stop!

In an emergency, one brake will stop a loaded single bike on a fast descent but will fail to do so with a tandem, hence they are commonly found with an extra brake for that occa• sional disaster, such as when a cable snaps. This discussion will centre on tandem brakes, how they differ and the reasons why. The extra third brake is often the most variable feature in a group of tandems. It is usally a hub brake either front or rear (sometimes both), operated by either captain or stoker. The hub brake is popular due to its ability to operate independently of the front and rear rims. During prolonged braking the rims can become severely heated. An additional rim brake merely accentuates rim heating on long descents and it can lead to tyres blowing off the rim or old punctures open• ing or even the tyres simply melting and fusing to the rim. This tandem !s fitted with cantilever brakes. Below: The Dia Compe short-reached cantilevers. Long Although the hub brake is reach mountam type brakes "ouid be more suitable for tandem use. independent of tyre problems, itself also suffer from it can must -heating which may lead made by small manufacturers handlebars and over good ad­ a fading effect or worse still although Shimano manufac­ therefore be kept in to are the axle grease may boil and turers an inexpensive type. justment. Mafac levers reach run out thus saturating the The most commonly used usually extra long hub brake shoes. Judicious rim brake is the braked can• because of this problem but use of all three brakes in a tilever type with long need extra long hands to rotational manner will enable leverage arms. The news that operate them! The hub brake descent of the worst hill Mathauser and Mafac are is at the rear and operated by without regular stops for a rim ceasmq cantilever brake pro­ by trusted stoker and on long cooling session. duction is a sad loss to the descents our temperamental Frank Whitt and David tandem fraternity. Fortunate• hub _brake (Phil Wood type) an Wilson in their book Bicycling ly Diacompe and Shimano give my frozen fingers (MIT Press), give now both produce superbly occasional well earned rest. Science operating levers . explanations engineered cantilever brake For double mathematical of a front hub speed of components which strangely I prefer the use for the increased lengths are kept hill and also were introduced for the moun­ as the cable tandems down improving efficien­ of kinetic tain bike market rather than short thus the conversion lever i.e. one lever energy to heat during the the tandem world. A number cy. Double two brakes can be braking process. The reader is of other supposedly mountain operating exhausting to use referred to this excellent text bike components are bene­ extremely descents. the for an in depth understanding fiting us similarly. on prolonged Paul is currently President of are in a Tandem Club of Australia _.and the two topics mentioned Our personal touring Nevertheless we of the position than owner of a number of new and vin~ tandem has front and rear much better He is also editor of above. riders of the !age two seaters. There are a dozen or so cantilvers operated by left those stalwart a very lively newsletter for the TCA. 's whose only options Club of Australia can hub brakes available and right levers respectively. 1890 The Tandem suitable were a fixed wheel and • be contacted by writing to the commonest in I find this stops the bike quite Tivoli Road. South but the plunger spoon brake Secretary TCA. 71 is the Atom, joined adequately under most condi­ Yarra Vic 3141. The TCA is not the Australia operating on the front wheel. by the Araya. There tions but due to having only tandem club in the country. recently a variety of corn• One of the objects of this column is to number of replaced the Mafac levers Nowadays are an increasing ponents are procurable to foster a growing Interest in tandems to those with short reach the rear so future editions will bring readers disc brakes similar answer individual braking used on motorcycles coming brake frequently gets pulled up to date listings of other clubs both problems. local and perhaps overseas. on to the market, usually back right against the.

58 freett•l,ee/in,: of the dilemma of being obliged to proceed with its published calendar of events, but not being able to use the rules in order to conduct them. The solution of course was to change the rules, and so the modern system was born. So what are the modern rules? Basically, riders were no longer to be ADDAX tied down to fixed groups and fixed time tables, instead they were allow­ ed to proceed at their own pace, pro­ viding speed was maintained between an upper and lower fixed limit. Riders How bold are you? could stop wherever and whenever they wished for the rest and refresh­ ment, but were obliged to check in at specified control points along the route. In later years access to support cars etc has been limited to check­ points. These control points opened and closed at times which correspond­ So you have bought a fast lightweight bicycle to keep fit. ed to the maximum and minimum average speeds which are set today at Perhaps you don't want to get into feats of endurance and ex­ 30 and 15 kph. The rules remain the tr~me physical effort such as competitive road racing or same today for the very good reason tnathalons;so what can you do? Terry Cross reports on an old idea that they work and they continue to which is beginning to take root here in Australia. appeal and challenge. Audax events are not races, the up­ per speed limit takes care of that, although it is interesting to work out Similar questions to the one above Desgrange's keen rival journal, Echo the average speeds of the winners of confronted a group of Italian sports­ des Sports. Naturally objecting to the some long distance races. Ra ther the men at the turn of the century. Not ACP aiding a rival, Desgrange events are intended as a challenge, a world class athletes, these fellows published in L 'Auto that he was nettle to be grasped by ordinary wanted to simply spend a day involv­ withdrawing his franchise to the rules cyclists like you and me for fitness ed in various sports. They reckoned from the ACP. So, then, the Audax sake, or perhaps simply because they sunrise to sunset at 14 hours and a Club Parisian was olaced on the horns are there. These are rides which could reasonable cycling distance for that time as being 200 km. This idea of a standard test_so captur~d the imagina~ t10n of cyclists that m 1905 Henn Desgrange, who was later to found the Tour deFrance, imported the Audax idea to France and used his journal The Tandem Specialists L 'Auto to publicise it. The success of the 1904 season saw the riders who had gained the Audax qualification by riding 200 km in 14 hours, forming the Audax Club Parisia and taking over the conduct and organisation of Audax events. Audax by the way is a Latin worcl meaning 'bold'; and it really says something for the Parisians of the time to be bold enough to tackle 200 km on the roads and bikes available then. Henri Desgrange having patented the rules, contented himself to publish the results and comments in L 'Auto. As we shall see, the patenting of the rules caused some fundamental Christie Cycles are Australia's specialist tandem builders and outfitters. changes to be made later, but the We have the knowledge and experience to equip tandemists for any kind of system employed then is still used to­ journey, town or touring, day ride or major expedition. Our custom made day under the name of Eurau

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60 Freewlreelin,: who completes the four distances in one year is termed a 'super­ randonneur' and is eligible then to enter the Paris-Brest-Paris. This con­ tinual challenge is the essence of Audax. It is the personal achievement aspect which makes Audax a sport more than a recreation and since everyone who fimshes is a winner, it is no wonder that Audax has lasted so long. There is an Audax Club of Australia and it is one of the very few cycling clubs in Australia which pay no heed to State boundaries. Although new on the scene here, a large number of rides have been conducted during the last two and a half years. Overall more than sixty successful attempts have been made at Brevet rides although it is only in the last few months that the Sir Hubert Opperman presents an Audax award to 65 year old Ron Finsell. Club has gone to the extent of formal­ ly obtaining Brevets from the Audax be in all probability greater than What of some of the other rules? Club Parisien. anything ever tackled before. They They are mostly self explanatory and Membership of challenge people to rise the Audax Club is to the occa­ self evident. Riders of any age or sex not essential, it just makes things sion, to stand up and be counted, but may enter and any sort of bike may be mostly to slightly cheaper. Any club, or in­ be bold. used as long as it is propelled solely by dividual for By the same token, the lower speed that matter, can organise muscular effort. Of some contention an Audax ride. All that is needed is limit is well within the capacity of though, is the requirement for full most ordinary rides. To put things the boldnesf to do so. It should be in­ length mudguards and what is simply remembered though, to perspective a little more accurate­ called 'effective' that Audax rides lighting. Mudguards ought to be made as easy as possible. ly, in the UK recently an eight year are required because 'what else would old completed the 200 km Sheffield­ The time and distances are the test, a tourist use?' and principally for the not the route, Lenev lin-Sheffield ride. He did have comfort of and anyway, there are others on the ride. When enough overly demanding rides an advantage in that an eighty two the shortest ride could be as long as 14 year old rode with him who around without adding to them. Ac­ also made hours and obviously the longer rides tually the the distance in under 14 hours. involve some legendary 'Oppy' assures night riding, the need rile that riding in Australia is about There is nothing new in for lights is quite apparent. I think the thirty percent cycling word harder because in long distances. At the tum of the cen­ 'effective' is included because in Australia there are so many open tury the French newspaper proprietors the country the need to see, out­ windswept miles of nothing much at vied with each other to organise long weighs the need to be seen, the essen­ all in direct contrast to Europe where distance races with the attendant tial thing in the city. everything is so close. Similarly the publicity and sales. Actually, if you don't want the controls or check points should be The 600 km Brevet Bordeaux-Paris, which was intended award but just want to ride, places where rest and refreshment can as a two day stage then as long as your bike is safe and be obtained. Some of the bigger Euro­ race fell to the roadworthy Englishman G.P. Mills, who shocked , who cares if you don't pean rides are described as 'going from the French and the world by riding have mud-guards or do have some one party to another' . through the night and finishing in one sponsorship logos on your jersey. The first Audax style ride, and I stage. If 600 km in one go was possi­ What matters of course is how the have to say style because I had never ble, why not 1200? And so the Paris­ rules are applied and how this even heard of Audax then, that I ever Brest-Paris was born. In 1931 the translates into a tour, or 'randonnee', attempted, was the NSW Green P-B-P was won by Sir Hubert Opper­ if you will {ardon the French. Thus Valley Twin Century. I had seen the man, the patron of Audax, in what is the basis o the system is the four ride listed in the calendar of the standard qualifying Bicy­ universally considered by cycling Brevets and the cle Institute of NSW and spent three judges the world over to be one of the times allocated for them. The table months below shows these: training around Centennial greatest and boldest rides in history. Park morning and night. Even then The demands of the P-B-P however Distance Min. Time Max. Time the ride itself was twice as far as I proved to be too great for the profes­ 200 kms 6hrs 40mins 14hrs knew I could go . I made it, and in sional cyclists of Europe whose eyes 300 kms l0hrs 20hrs spite of appalling weather I made it in were on the more glamourous Tour de 400 kms 13hrs 20mins 27 hrs under nine hours. Russell Moore, the France with its daily stages. In any 600 kms 20hrs 40hrs Audax President gave me a brochure case a great number of amateurs rode The award of Brevets is very sim­ and then I was hooked. I don't know alongside the professionals in the ple. Route cards are obtained from the exactly what on; a sense of athletic P-B-P just for the fun of it, and to earn Audax Club of Australia and, when achievement rather than sight seeing; the still coveted title of '' ancien du completed after the ride they are the knowledge that the Brevet award P-B-P" . This was not organized at all returned to the Secretary who obtains is the recognition of my effort; the and so the Audax Club Parisien set the Brevet numbers and stickers from help and comradeship that you give about to bring some order to the chaos France. These are then returned with and receive in turn; I don't know by forming the ''The P-B-P Randon­ a certificate to the riders for a cost of which, all I do know is that my im­ neurs" . $2.00. An additional $3.00 buys a agination, just like those Parisians in Now entirely an amateur, touring very impressive and unique enamel­ 1904, has been captured. And so Audax event the quad 1 rennial P-B-P is led medallion to worthily mark the Audax is asking, just how bold are the focus ot Audax calendars world occasion. you? wide and the dream of many European There is always the challenge to do cyclists, for whe.re the Tour de France 'something more, something better'. Enquiries regarding conducting rides or club is "King", the P-B-P is the acknow­ After succeeding in a 200 membership should be directed to the Secretary, km, there is 2 Murumba St, GREENSBOROUGH, VIC. 3088. ledged "Queen" of events. a 300 km. then the others. Anyone Telephone: 435 4437. FreeK'heeling 6 I BICYCLE GEARING EXPLAINED

All About Gear Changers by Warren Salomon

performs the actual gear changing into the front wheel If the derailleur mechanism affecting the bike's steering. These operation then it is the shifting mechanism which provides the levers seldom stay securely fixed to rider with the means to control this operation. the stem and often twist when the In this part of our continuing series on bicycle gearing we look at lever is being operated. the different ways of controlling the gear changing operation. This The safest operating hand position and control for this type of lever position is. with is usually accomplished by means of steel cables both hands on the inside of the levers. handlebars operating the levers with the thumbs. This type of lever is The Multiple-speed chain-operating Outer cable is needed where flexible usually so stiff that sore thumbs is a gears fitted to most contemporary routing is necessary such as when possible result of continual shifting. bicycles use a cable fitted to a lever to levers are mounted on the handle If you are purchasing a new bicycle physically shift the gear change bars. The control cable leading to in the future and are shown machines mechanism. In the case of a rear them has to tum with the front fitted with stem-mount levers tell the derailleur this cable has to tum a few wheel. sales person to forget it and ask if any comers before reaching the shifting Mounting positions for gear control of the other three types of levers can lever. There are two methods used to levers fall irito two broad types: frame be fitted instead. help the cable change direction, these mounting and handlebar mounting. Until recently the most popular are the frame-mounting {often brazed The down tube frame mounting type of lever mounting position with on) cable guide and the 'flexible­ type offers the least friction of illl . regular long term cycle users other outer' cable guide. types as it uses less cable and less than down-tube mount was bar-end. The frame-mounting type is more flexible joints. There are broadly Bicycle tourers in particular liked preferable as the contact area is reduc­ three handle-bar mounting types: these levers because they offered ed and hence operating friction is stem, bar-end and thumb shifters. better control of bike direction and minimal. Usually the more expensive Stem shifters mount towards the cen­ gear changing at the same time. bicycles will have these fitted to the tre of the bars above the top tube on The bar-end . position ..allows the bottom bracket for both the front and the handlebar stem. Of all levers they rider to change gears without taking rear derailleur cables. The illustra­ offer the biggest operating problems one's hands off the handle bars. tions show the most commonly used and are the most dangerous to use. As the most popular riding position control levers and their cable routing Stem-mount levers are difficult and for drop type handlebars is the top-of­ systems. Bottom bracket frame­ dangerous to operate for a number of the-bar-position a rider will still have mounted cable guides (bottom or reasons. Firstly they require the rider to move hands to the drop position to braze-on) are common to all types. to shift one hand from a stabilising change gears. In hilly country it is The object of good control lever position on the bars to a destabilising common to ride in this position for systems is to increase responsiveness position. The action of pulling the lengthy periods if frequent gear chang­ by reducing the operating friction. gear lever down is often transmitted ing is required. 62 Freewheeling There are many disadvantages to double front chainwheels and five­ the bar-end system. As with the stem speed rear sprocket cluster the chain shifter the bar-end uses extra cable can be guided by the derailleurs in any and a large loop of flexible outer cable of ten possible positions. The chain to guide the inner cable to the lever. therefore is a very flexible component This long loop produces a lot of fric­ in the gear changing operation. There tion and makes for stiff use. Added to is always bend and flex. even in brand this is its exposed mounting location. new chains. Often the movement of The bar-end lever is easy to acciden­ the lever, and hence the rear tally knock out of gear when the bike derailleur, is insufficient to guide the is parked. chain onto the next cog. A loud clat­ Possibly the biggest disadvantage of tering sound is the result. (If you are the bar-end control is the fact that it is in traffic you probably won't hear it.) in a lesser used riding position. Cycl­ At this point the derailleur may be ing for long periods in the fully drop­ aligned with the next cog but the flex ped position can be tedious except in in the chain will not allow it to move the case of a head wind. over. With the advent of the bushbike/ - In order to· overcome this problem mountain bike, top-mount thumb it is necessary to use a common shifter levers have become increasing­ technique called over shift. Most ly popular. Previously these were cyclists learn to do this without fitted to bicycles with flat and swept realising they are actually doing it. back type handlebars . These To select a rear gear it is necessary handlebar types offer less hand-rest to· pull (or push) the lever a fraction positions and as both gear and brake further, so that the derailleur moves control operations need to be located on from the correct selected position close to normal riding hand position, and drags the chain onto the correct the thumb shifter was developed. cog. A backward compensating lever The thumb shifter is operated by movement is then needed to complete the strongest part of the human hand, tqe over shift so that the derailleur is and generally the entire gear opera­ correctly aligned for noiseless runn­ tion need only involve thumb and in­ ing. dex finger. For the first time this The Shimano Centron mechanism allows simultaneous front and rear is a positive attempt to overcome this gear and brake operation, which in problem b:y building a pre-<;letermined stop start city conditions is so essen­ amount of play into both lever and tial. rear derailleur. These newer lever types are a With this action only one lever hybrid design offering the best movement is needed and it is roughly operating mechanism of both stem the same as the normal overshift lever and bar end types. The main operation. Once the chain has meshed disadvantage of the thumb shifter into the cog the derailleur is pullec type is that like other bar mounting back into its correct running position types it requires extra cable and the by the action of the chain and the flexible outer cable routing. derailleur spring. This play in the lever and derailleur linkage Lever mechanism types mechanism means that overshifting The cage spring on the derailleur pro­ is done automatically. vides the tension to enable the derailleur to return to the top gear Front Gear Operation and position. Having selected a gear, the readjustment lever must stay in the selected posi­ On front derailleurs the problems of tion and resist the spring's action. reposition and shift manipulation are Mostly this is achieved by a simple caused by two factors: cage width and mechanism screw-in friction plate The different cable routing methods used for derailleur design. which allows the lever to be moved each type of control lever . Top to bottom: When the chain is moved across the by a hand force greater than the ten­ Down-tube; Bar-end; Stem-mount; Thumb­ rear sprockets from one side to sion of the spring. shift. Guide to symbols used: S Oµter cable stop, G Cable guide, D Derailleur. Broken line another it changes the angle at which Other types of levers use a ratchet represents gear inner cable only. Heavy un­ it passes through the front derailleur device which has a modified form of broken line represents gear cable with outer cage. With most types of front friction plate which has a notched cog cable. Below: The SunTour 'Top-mount' down con­ tube shift lever and the Shimano Deore with derailleurs, if more than two to hold the lever in position. Centron mechanism. secutive gears are selected on the rear The other common lever cluster the chain moves sufficiently mechanism is the spring loaded type. in the front derailleur cage to rub This has a spring within the lever loudly. which acts in the opposite direction Some readjustment of the front to the derailleur spring. Provided both _.. derailleur position will be necessary fric- springs are equal only minimum 1 to ensure smooth silent runnlng. The tion is needed to fix the lever in the SunTour Top-Mount lever avoids this selected gear positon. readjustment problem by building a 'Click' or fixed position levers are special linkage into the dual lever only used with special matching housing which automatically read­ derailleur gears because of the adjust­ justs the front derailleur lever positon ment problems and the need to over when the rear gears are changed. shift. The Centron system does not have Rear Gear lever operation and a front derailleur adjustment linkage overshifting built into its special levers and the On a standard ten-speyd bicycle with SunTour Top-Mount lever does not

Freewheeling 63 include a Centron device, so unfor­ tunately the two systems cannot be easily combined. Future possibilities The shifting lever is the point where human control enters the gear chang­ ing system. It is vital to develop shif­ For anything ting mechanisms which make bike riding easier, not more complicated. At present, derailleur geared bikes and everything are more complicated by farto operate than say an automatic motor vehicle, yet they are mechanically less com­ plex. to do with cycling The motor bike even has a simple linear gear-shift arrangement. Only the bicycle is non-linear and com­ plicated. There have been a few attempts to rectify this problem and many of these do work. Their biggest dis­ advantage is their limited gear range. In order to propel oneself and lug­ gage over varied terrain (especially along hilly roads) very low gears are needed along with the normal high flat-country gears. Three and four-speed hub gears are simply not enough. Five speed chain type gear systems like the Shimano Positron are a bit better but none matches the ten and fifteen-speed bike's gearing superiority over hilly roads. Derailleur type gear systems are doomed to obsolescence one day as they are an obstacle to simple and effective control. A loaded bicycle is no different on the hills than a loaded truck. In some cases both types of vehicle have a similar number of usable gears. The Apollo World of Wheels Dealer imperfect nature of the present lever controlled derailleur gears is obvious by the way the cyclists guess and 'feel' which gear they are in while Good Equipment at Good Prices truckers know and can see which gear 1 they are selectin,g. Even the motorcyclist has better Accessories Bikes control. Dalyte T curing Helmets New hope is offered by the recently Apollo Ill announced Deal drive mechanism. Apollo II Full ranQe of touring tyres, This is a type of stepped automatic gears, clusters, bidons, by The all new Apollo 3. 5 lights, transmission which is activated mittens, rims , brakes and tools. foot pressure, not by hand Mountain Bikes part makers Bike racks + Car racks movements. Bicycle now in stock. should be rushing off to the UK with Baby seats + bags. licensing contracts to develop and Apollo 1 8 speeds manufacture this mechanism for back in stock mass production. Not only would it revolutionise the present day bicycle but it would make Expert repairs and tuning cycling much more attractive to Shimano 105 now in stock many more people who at present find bicycles an unnecessarily complicat­ ed device to operate. Not only would the new device make cycling a less complicated act .CHAMPION CYCLES but it would relegate the gearing con­ locations trol to the feet. At three convenient Cycling safety will improve from STMARYS PENRITH BAULKHAM HILLS being able to devote hands to the 59 QUEEN ST CNR. RILE Y & HENRY STS. 4 OLIVE ST ., braking functions only. Road racing ST. MARYS PE NRITH BAULKHAM HILLS effi<.\jency will be improved by allow­ N.S.W. 2760. N.SW. 2750. N.SW. 2 153 (047) 31 3522 (02) 639 4964 ing tbe legs to devote their energy to a (0 2) 623 ·1157 sole purpose unimpeded b y decisions made by other parts o f t he human body. (The classic example of this

64 Free"1hee/ing Above: The new thumb-shifter type control levers offer the most convenient mounting position of all lever types. The SunTour Microhte type seen here has adjustable lever stop positions for rider comfort. Righi: An experiment by the author. SunTour shifters have been mounted on drop-style bars on the inside of the brake levers. Mounting bands have been modified for the larger alloy bars. The result is excellent control of the bike especially in traffic conditions. situation is the 'terminal leg-spin~. change gears instead of having to fid­ This occurs when the hand, with dle with hand controls. brain in neutral, selects bottom gear Having stated some fundamental while speeding down hill. As a high weaknesses of derailleur gearing, this gear is required, the legs spin out and series wil continue with sections go to jelly making the inevitable up detailing gear ratios, and gearing set­ hill much harder to pedal. ups and combinations. Up until this Old hands will defend derailleur point it has been reasonably simple. gears to the end. And that end will From now on the more complicated come when they sit on a machine theory of derailleur gearing becomes where they only have to pedal to apparent.

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Freewheeling 65 The All New Complete Book of The Index lists items under subject, Bicyc:ling title and author headings. A handy by Eugene A. Sloane map reference is provided for easy This massive book is one of the most location of tours within Australia. popular bike books to come out of the Magazine format, 20 pages $2.80 in­ USA in recent years. It is illustrated cluding postage or $2.00 included with over 500 photographs, diagrams with your next mail order. and drawings and covers every aspect of modem day bicycle. This new up­ dated and expanded version is design­ ed for cyclists of the 1980's. The book covers bike selection, maintenance (a Catalogue deletions and addi- huge maintenance section is includ­ tions. . ed), health and fitness, clothing, tours ing, sport, commuting and much The Ten-Speed Bicycle more. This popular maintenance book is now Hardcover 735 pages. out of print for 1983. New stocks will be available in 1984. Until fhen we would recommend the new book Eugene Sloan's Maintenance Book as a worthy successor. Deletions Bushwalking and Camping .

• f Freewl,eefing Eugene A. Sloane's Bicycle Maintenance Manual MA£o~~ This big and informative book fills an Cn~ttt: important gap in the bicycle do-it­ I I yourself field. For a long time there has been a need for a comprehensive and The Impossible Ride up to date book dealing with basic ten­ by Louise Sutherland I speed (derailleur gears) maintenance. This is the story of 'amazing courage Now the author of The Complete Book and endurance. It is the remarkable of Bicycle, the best known modern bike personal account of Louise ·~ I book has compiled this guide especial­ Sutherland's epic journey by bicycle I o,e fif ~ R(tk1 ly for maintenance enthusiasts. Well il­ across the Amazon region of South lustrated with clear black and white America. photos, charts and line drawings. Without any form of sponsorship or 1 ...... ,1 Recommended. support this 5 foot nurse from New I -- - I Paperback 352 pages. Zealand in her early fifties organised and completed a fantastic, often gruelling journey, across a continent unknown to most Europeans. I qet "!Off{li 1 Proceeds from the sale of her book will be used to finance a project to pro­ Over forty book I vide a mobile clinic for much needed I titles, plus cards, tee medical work in the Hunaita area of shirts and games are the Trans-Amazon highway. described &. illustrat- This detailed account is illustrated I I with colour photographs and drawings ed in our . fourteen by the author. A fascinating and true page catalogue. I story. I Phone or write for Paperback 112 pages. your free copy today. Freewheeling 1-15 Index 1 Freewheeling Mail Order Compiled by Chris Cook 1 Box K26 Haymarket I The Freewheeling Index of issues I NSW 2000 1 - 15 is now available. This valuable Telephone (02) 264 8544 reference is illustrated with original cartoons by Philip Somerville.

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Riders cross the start line in Grand Drive, took place in sunny weather and attracted good Centennial Park at the start of the 30k Pedal for crowds. Heart course to La Perouse and back. The ride

Pedal for Heart Steering Committee chairman John Ridge with ride participant NSW Health mechanics to complete 4 years work Australia. The announcement was Minister Laurie Brereton. experience in the • industry in the made at a special reception organized Pedal for Heart a winner retail sector as well as undertaking by the RCTA recently in Melbourne. any formal training programmes laid Australia's major manufacturers with a new format. down by the testing authority. and importers of bicycles submitted The National Heart Foundation's The board of the RCTA plans to ad­ machines in nine categories and the Sydney cyclethon took on a new form minister the scheme by setting up a judging was carried out by the group this year as it took to the streets over testing procedure and training course. of participating specialist . bicycle a 30 km course in Sydney's eastern RCTA spokesperson Keith Long dealers and the RCTA council. suburbs. said that the qualification was design­ The award night was the first of its The ride entitled Pedal for Heart ed to achieve similar results to an ex­ kind run in Australia for many many centered its activities on popular isting qualification within the years and the enthusiastic re&ponse Centennial Park and attracted approx­ automotive industry. generated by the evening has ensured imately 2000 riders who completed A candidate for the qualification that future annual award nights will all or part of the course to La Perouse would progress through the three become major events in the national and back. levels starting as a Trainee Techni­ cycling scene. The organisers expected some cian for 2 years before graduting to In­ Winners of each category were: disruption in attendance due to the termediate Grade Technician on the Children's bikes,· Malvern Star Mini relocation of the event from the venue way to the senior level. Duties and Star; 16 inch wheel BMX, Repco Hot­ of previous years at Warwick Farm, responsibilities would include under­ foot; Family bicycle, Craecross but were generally pleased with the taking the repair work normally part 3-speed; Multi-speed Diamond frame attracted of a bicycle retail business, supervis­ attendance. Pedal for Heart Repco general manager Graeme West and Vic­ many novelty riders including a ing the work of junior technicians, torian manager Frank Nachtigal with their Bike troupe of brightly dressed clowns and maintaining good relations with of the Year. the Hearts, a family of three dressed customers, performing work to a high as king, queen and jack. technical standard, attending required The ride will be run again next year tech courses and classes and studying over the same course and a bigger roll and complying with all safety stan­ up is assured as Pedal for Heart dards and requirements. establishes itself at its new venue. It is expected that the newly formed Bicycle Industries and Traders RTCA proposes a bicycle Association which has similar objec­ mechanics qualification tives in the training and technical At the Bike of the Year Awards held area, will maintain close liason with recently in Melbourne the council of RTCA on this important project. the Retail Cycle Traders Association released details of its proposal for a Repco wins first ever dealer Bicycle Technicians qualification. The RCTA envisions a three tiered Bike of the Year Award approach - the senior level being the The newly released Repco mountain Senior Grade Technician. This bike has .won the first annual award qualification would require given by the Retail Cycle Traders Free wheeling 71 One for·the Road under $300, Ramondo Gents 10- because it created a quest for higher The organisers set up sponsors to speed; Multi-speed mixte frame under standards. assist with passage of machines and ~300, Ramondo Ladies 10-speedi 20 Bicycles displayed during the even­ riders, and teams from South mch wheel BMX, Repco Hottoot; ing all exhibited a good quality of Australia, Victoria and Tasmania ar­ Mountain Bike, Repco Mountain manufacture but obviously to win the rived. Riders from New South Wales Bike: Specialty (urban utility bike), prestigious award next year there will unfortunately pulled out at the last Roadmaster City Hopper; Bicycle of be a continual raising of standards. minute. the Year, Repco Mountain Bike. Far from being the gentle and rather ·RCTA Secretary Bill Long said that Penny Farthing Madness quiet outing anticipated, the South thi, Bike of the Year had been four Australians, by the sheer skill and en­ years in the planning and was now At Evandale, northern Tasmania, in thusiasm turned it into an aggressive assured of a successful future. Awards March of this year, an event was held race day. Everybody got caught up in were presented by RCTA President that promises to become an annual the furious feeling including myself Ken Emery who said that such even­ attraction - the All Australian Penny who was awarded the trophy for 'fall ings were good for the industry Farthing Championships were staged. of the day' as a result of losing control on a comer, ploughing into the crowd and taking a 'header' when my bor­ rowed machine hit the gutter. lJespite my injuries, I swore that I would be back next year to see the vintage bikes, the race and meet the old bike enthusiasts. Hope to see you in Evan­ dale, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th March 1984. Paul Farren

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(Leisure Cycles of Australia Pty Ltd); tion to the public. The formation of with the Victoria Chamber of Technical and Standards, Martin association comes at a time when Manufacturers and its executive of­ Hanley (Hanley Trading Pty Ltd); observers are regarding the bicycle in­ ficer is Trade and Tariff consultant Public relations and government dustry as being in a very disorganised Colin Mainwaring. The president is liason, Henry Taft (Team (Aust) Pty state. managing director of Stradimex Pty Ltd) assisted by Ken Emery (Presi­ Evidence of BITA's willingness to Ltd (Premier Bicycles) Ray Deane. dent, Retail Cycle Traders Australia); bring divergent sections of the bicycle Membership of the association is · Statistics and Tariffs, Graeme Stott field together towards a common goal invited and input would be welcomed (Graecross· Pty Ltd). is displayed by the positive involve­ from all of those organisations involv­ The association aims to also en­ ment of the Retail Cycle Traders ed in the bicycle industry in courage a greater professionalism in Australia. Australia. the industry in its general presenta- The BITA secretariat is located BITA can be contacted at: Industries House 370 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004. 101111S THE CYCLISTS' KIYPTIIITE ACCOMMODATION DIRECTORY IIFFEIEICE. The Directory is a list of people who offer simple hospitality to touring cyclists. Anyone on the list can stay with anyone else on the list. Cyclists who use the Directory are asked to write or call in advance. They are urged not to drop in unannounced. EASIIR TO OPERATE The ''bent foot" on the shackle wonr.s To be included on the list, please ~~:ft~~:!,:~i;r~~IJ ~::.e send me your name, address, and ph than any other U-shaped locking number, with an indication of where system. The shackle seats perleclty each lime ... TMAT'S,,.. you live, e .g., 7 k SE Melbourne GPO. KRYPTONITr' DIP'l'SMNCa Please enclose a stamped, self­ addressed 230 x 60 mm envelope for your copy of the Directory. THE KRYPTONITE CAM The Directory is printed and WON'T JAM A hardened alloy steel cam rotates distributed privately, and a $2 dona­ smoothly around lhe machined end of the shackle. This patented design tion to defray costs would be ap­ preciated. Send to: Marjorie and John Barrett, COMPLETELY 52 Alexandra Street, VINYL COATED East St Kilda Vic. 3183 ·::::m. Phone: 527 8030 THE PATENTED OCKING MECHANISM =~.;"~~~-b'~=i=workl. There are not protrusions or Kryptonile-4* locks use the "Ace" DISAPPEARING sharp edges that mlghl :;ause damage butar key mechanism, manufac tured HINGE the people who invented the tubular The Kryptonite'· 4 lock d& :~!~~:<;~,c;=~~~~ key lock. The " Ace" lock is machined rich, thick black vinyl coating not only /2out ot brass to insure accuracy, long ~n~o;m~~~:1~~~ enhances its appearance, but al:so 1 can only be pulled out ot the prese,ves the Kryptonitn-41t by :~et~i~~~:!c~=~'=e cross bar when unlocked. inhibiting corrosion and rust . lock of Its type ... THAT'I THI The Ktyptonite' 4 1s the only TMAT'I TMa IUIYP'TONITP "9JIUICI IUIYPTOMITr DIP'P' ...CI Amer1ican made lock of lh1s ~sgf~~~l~:ltt~.k-~:~ TNI K•Yll'1'0NtTP IMPPIIMNC& . \ \~~- 10 SPEED Since 1971 Kryptonite® Locks have has chosen the Kryptonite-4 to lock up its been recognized as the "State of the Art" in $2,000 Bicycles, and Harley Davidson Motor HIRE has chosen the Kryptonite-4 TOIJR two wheel vehicle security. Our very first Corporation Kryptonite Locks are still frequently seen to lock up its $7,000 Motorcycles. \Ne are on the streets of Gambridge and New Yori(. proud to say, "The Kryptonite-4 is in the Fully equiped CYCLETOUR The Kryptonite-4, our most recent design, truest sense, the State of the Art ''. is sold throughout the world. Cinelli of Italy KRYPTONITI!® IS THE DIFFERENCE. specialist touring bikes for hire by the day or week, special rates for Friday to Monday. Panniers also available for hire. For something different this weekend, contact - PO Box 152, Wall send, iiKEtECl1 N .S.W. 2287 INNER~CITY . . Concern for Cycling Safety Ph. (0491 5:.! 4403 CYCLES . (02) 660 6605 31 GLEBE POINT RO

74 Freewheeling Overseas trips. European countries visited so far in­ Tyrol where more than 300 cyclists clude Sweden, Denmark, Germany, from 30 nations gather to compete in Holland, France, England, Belgium, a series of cycling events. Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Normally the only thing touring and The tocus of the European tours is Altogether there are more than 22 racing cyclists have in common is the the cycling equivalent ·of the World championships staged for both men fact that they both propel themselves Cup Series: the World Veteran Cham­ and women over distances ranging by means of that two-wheeled device pionships. from 40 km to 134 km. Registered - the bicycle. These are held in the beautiful racing cyclists and touring cyclists are for in separate events. Now, a Melbourne journalist and Austrian town of St Johann in the both catered veteran cyclist of more than forty years, Cecil Crips, has found a way of bringing both groups together: overseas group tours for tourers and veterans alike. The term veteran applied to a racing cyclist usually means someone who is thirty five years and over! Since 1974 Cec Cripps has organiz­ ed six groups of riders to tour Europe, three to the USA and one to Hong Kong. These tours have catered for a total of well over 300 peoyle in­ cluding a large number o non­ pedalling wives who take the journey to urge on their husbands and enjoy the sightseeing excursions under­ taken in the group's own 48 seater coach.

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Over the years the tours have pro­ style bike plan in the Queensland will give a visual presentation on cy­ duced many good resons for some par­ capital are very good. cle touring and the cycle trails con­ ticipants to return. Among the more The plan itself allowi, for 42 cept (see item elsewhere in the issue.) memorable events was the welcome bikeways covering over 100 km, some on the 1975 tour by the wonderful of which will have shared facilities. Danish hosts who met the coach The BCC receives very little in direct Cheers - the M.B.T.C. dressed in period costume and riding funding from the State government Anniversary but it is expected that some of the antique bicycles. Well known for its social and cycling Next year Cecil Cripps will be funding for the Brisbane Bike Plan will come from Federal job creation activities, the Melbourne Bicycle leading another group on a grand celebrated ten great will programmes. Touring Club European Tour. The participants years of existence on Sunday the 25th have the opportunity of competing in Copies of the full bike plan are on sale from the BCC at $20. September with a culinary ex­ veterans events in Holland, Belgium travaganza. Sixty four people sat and Austria. After that the group will down to a delicious Yum Cha at the do sightseeing tours in Germany, Beijing Palace restaurant, Toorak Leichenstein and Italy. Touring Group Formed Road. Slides of early rides were shown The whole trip including the embarrasment and is The touring scene has come of age in to some people's Singapore and Bangkok stopovers forma­ Keith Dunstan the well known to five and a half the Sunshine State with the expected to take up tion of the Brisbane Cycle Touring jouralist and one time member of the weeks. presi­ club, convinced us of the joys of cycl­ planned by Cec Association. The group's first A future tour is also dent, Peter Brandis says that his ing and belonging to a club as Cripps to Japan. Interested persons a regular welcoming and active as this one. at: 19 Stayner St, association plans to conduct should contact him as well as started from the city Vic .. Ph: (03) 773 1808. touring rides programme, The morning Chelsea hold informative and entertaining square with a 35 km ride around Port club nights. Melbourne to St Kilda and out along The BCTA has already produced its the pier for photos. More photos were Brisbane gets a bike plan first newsletter which includes a rides taken in front of the restaurant when Bicycle riding residents of Brisbane, programme up until late summer. all the non cycling attenders joined the state's largest city have received Members of the group have been co­ the group. A special enamelled badge much needed assistance with the an­ operating with Australian Cycle was designed and produced for the oc­ nouncement by the Brisbane City Trails to undertake route research on casion which sold out immediately Council of a new bicycle plan costing the proposed Capricornian Cycle and has now passed into the realms of $1 . 8 million. Trail between Rockhampton and being a collector's item - the six Brisbane is unique in that it is ad­ Brisbane/ Ipswich. crates or champagne ct1sappearec1 with ministered by a single elected council The group's next meeting will be equal speed, and a great day was had whose budget is roughly equivalent to held on Monday evening the 5th by all. Here's to the next ten years. the state of Tasmania. The oppor­ December, where the guest, Free­ tunities for implementing a Geelong wheeling publisher Warren Salomon, Paul Farren

Western Achievement Perth 7 .20am on 14th August: One of the coldest August days on record and 21 riders mounted their bikes at Guildford to try out the new course for the 200km achievement ride. With a tailwind, good time was made to the tirst stop at Hullsbrook. from there the course was through the scenic Chittering valley to Bindoon and it was along here that the group 'split up. The support vehicle had gone ahead to the top of Bindoon hill, and a very welcome hot drink was available to those who stopped. Turning towards Toodyay many riders found this section trying and, cheered the sign which read 'Toodyay 12km'. After the Toodyay stop we turned for home and the diminishing mile-post readings lent new energy to our tired legs. A terrific sight for riders was the 'Steep Descent' sign at the top of Red Hill; they pounded down and seemed to roll into Guildford to the finish. Congratulations go to the 17 riders who finished, especially Fiona who completed the course in 9 hours 4 ahead of anyone Bicycle t.ouring heavy-weight, Wayne Smith formerly of Nelson New Zealand was caught by a reader's minutes - 5 minutes camera -as he travelled through the Blue Mountains area. Wayne's load weighed in at 90kg. and is his else, and also to Rene, the most senior home on wheels while he searches for a place to settle in Australia. Photo: Ron Knight. rider to compete. Held mainly on

76 Freewheeling quiet scenic roads, it was an excellent The Police Enforcement Trial will • riding the wrong way against traffic course. If you had asked me 6 months reinforce road safety education • disregarding traffic signals ago to ride 200km I would have refus­ through the effective enforcement of • turning at intersections ed, and so for me it was a real achieve­ traffic laws. The program will also in­ • footpath riding in shopping centres ment ride. volve action against aggressive • other dangerous riding practices Cycle Touring Association of W.A. Newsietter. motorist behaviour towards cyclists. such as ride-outs from driveways Aileen Martin. It should be stressed that the program • motorists' attitudes to bicyclists will be educative rather than punitive Special procedures will be introduc­ New Folder Design with an emphasis on the more serious ed to aid police in their bicycle en­ and highly dangerous breaches of the forcement duties, this will involve is­ Folding bicycles are usually laws. These are: suing a cautionary Bicycle Offence something of a compromise: most • riding at night without lights Report to the cyclist and sending that are easy to fold don't pack down to a small size. Why? Because most fold at a single hinge. Now, however, a bicycle called the Brampton allows you to collapse your means of transport into a package only 500 x 500 x 250mm - not much bigger than its 400mm wheels.

The Brampton's swinging-arm rear suspension means you can fold its rear wheel underneath it, so that it can be parked on its luggage rack. To fold completely, you just unlock and fold back the front and handlebars and push the seat down (to save space, the left-side pedal then folds down). The • chain is enclosed, so you don't get oil on your carpets or clothing, and to help there are even two castors fitted to help you move the bike around.

Enforcement trial in Newcastle As part of the Newcastle Area Bikeplan, Constable First Class Tony Tamplin has been appointed full-time to the Police Bicycle Enforcement Trial for the Hunter Region which commenced late July. The Newcastle Area Bikeplan which is a pilot scheme for improving the safety of cyclists in N .S.W. was officially launched by the Minister for Transport Mr. Peter Fox on Wednes­ trade inquiries contact: day June 8, 1983. The Bikeplan en­ compasses the modern 4E's (Engineering, Education, Enforce­ ment and Encouragement) approach to bicycle planning which recognises P.O. Box 930 Canberra City ACT 2601 Phone: 48 8911 that improved safety requires both an improvement in the physical cycling environment and most importantly a modification of riding behaviour. PEDLAR Free wheeling 77 One tor the Road

details to parents via a Parential allowed to wither and die in its home provements as well as off-road bike Notification Report. In this way the state as there are no plans for its fun­ paths. erring cyclist will receive instruction ding after 1983. There are also no Consultation with local govern­ from Police on the spot and hopefully plans· to improve the content ot the ment and relevant State Departments the educative message will be rein­ kit by incorporating the suggestions has been vital in this planning ven­ fo rced by parents at home. of the teachers who have used it. ture. The Newcastle Cycleways Move­ In all instances of its use it has been Municipalities will continue to be ment, the local advocate group, says judged by the local community to be a the focus for cycling improvements it strongly supports the introduction huge success but in-service training and will be encouraged to develop of the Police Enforcement Trial. They programmes for new teachers have works using the framework provided have been urging such programmes become downgraded from two day to in Bike Plan Stage Three. for a number of years. one day courses. Warwick Pattinson, chairman of In Victoria now there are Bike Ed the Melbourne Bike Plan Steering trained teachers on staff in 770 Committee, says: 'We are happy with technical, high, primary and private the way this final section has been Education - NSW Up, schools. The BIV kels that the pro­ tackled, but the major benefits to the Victoria Down gramme should be part of the general cycling public will result from in­ curriculum as it is in Scandiavian itiatives taken at local government A successful bicycle safety program countries. level.' known as the Bike Ed Kit developed As in the other stages, all bicycle for use in Victorian Schools for 9 to 12 routes were surveyd by experienced year olds is being downgraded in that Melbourne Survey Complete cyclists. state whereas the NSW version of the same programme is being im­ Melbourne Bike Plan, Stage Three, The consultant, G .H.D. Transpor­ plemented and upgraded in NSW. , has been completed bringing to an end tation Consultants Pty. Ltd., believe In NSW the Bike Ed Kit is to be a five year, three-stage project by the that " backsides" must be used along given an extensive implementation in State Bicycle Committee. with the "books" when gathering the Newcastle region as part of the The metropolitan area of vital data for cyclists. Their report on Newcastle Area Bikeplan. Melbourne has been surveyed for Stage Three will be made available The Bicycle Institute of Victoria is cyclists. Stage Three plans included shortly together with Bicycle Route concerned that the Bike Ed Kit will be recommendations for on-road im- Maps. Brand New Bike Aid'" 10 point lubrication plan

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78 Freewheeling Cycleway to be provided on August 1881, was the longest bridge then note that one of its truss spans was erected century-old bridge at Nowra built for the New South Wales Depart­ and displayed in Sydney as part of the ment of Public Works. 'It is interesting to 1879 International Exhibition', he said. The existing timber footway on the Photo courtesy DMR. century-old bridge over the Shoalhaven River at Nowra is to be replaced by a two metres wide concrete cycleway. The Minister for Main Roads Mr Jackson , said that a contract for almost $80,000 had been let for the supply of supporting structural steelwork to Boweld Constructions Pty. Ltd. of Bomaderry. This steelwork is required to support the concrete deck of the cycleway, explained the Minister. He continued, 'the cycleway will be constructed in conjunction with the re- painting of the old bridge.' _ He continued, 'the 342m long bridge consists of eight wrought iron truss span_s and one iron girder approach span. The total area of ironwork to be repainted is just over 19,000 metres.' He added that the cycleway should be completed and ready for use when the re­ painting is fin ished. Mr J ackson explained that the old bridge at Nowra was built by an American firm, the Edgcmoor Iron Com­ pany of Delaware and, when opened in for smoother, faster, biking

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Bike-it Couriers Although Sydney's Bicycle Brigade [see Freewheelin'i! No. 71 in its original form is nought but a smoggy memory (they are now part of a large courier firm), its Perth counterpart, Bike-it-Couriers, is alive and well and flexing its spokes. Born 2 ½ years ago to enthusiastic parents, Bike-it has built an im­ pressive business turnover, averaging 450 jobs each week, that supports 8-9 full-time positions at present. The winged messengers have recently turned a new corner and in­ stigated a complete worker co­ operative. And they are looking for more cyclists. Barry Newell is one of the prime movers. He says that the organisation has run efficiently and grown stead­ ily. 'However, we feel it would operate more effectively as a co­ operative, whose members share the jobs, whether it be courier, radio Geoff Terry wanted to show Kati the world. He settled for Australia's eastern coast. Geoff and Kati opera tor, accounts or whatever.' (right, smiling) _are presently spinning all four wheels ever northward, largely using the Pacific Cycle Barry believes Trail. They left Sydney in March. If this be Spring, can Kati be far behind! high work satisfac­ tion and lower burn-out rate will be the results. He feels the job is not for the faint of calf. Sleeping 'Light ~ckledge by ~ 8'~ This is J & H's ultralight _superdown sleeping bag, ideal for those to whom warmth-for­ weight is of prime importance. Rockledge is light but roomy, with a Mummy/Tulip shape for efficiency and full side zip for flexlblllty. Rockledge incorporates J & H unique design features such as vertical chest baffles, offset draught tube with 'zipglide' strip and stretch mesh baffles. The bag contains one pound of pure white superdown within a shell of hardwearlng 'ten-· aclous' cloth. J & H ROCKLEDGE NEW HIGHS IN DESIGN - NEW LOW IN WEIGHT ORDER FOR $238 Packed size: 6" x 12" or send for complete Weight: 2Ib 7oz catalogue to: Fits people to 6' 2" ~ WILD COUNTRY Extra-long model available 1~.• PO BOX 140 Tem'perature rating: -5° · Burgundy outer. Grey Inner. DICKSON, ACT 2602

80 Freewheelinl!, 'Although we have had few ac­ Sprocketman Rides Again Sprockie was introduced to the Ur­ cidents there are always risks. A ban Transport Committee of the courier might have to carry out After years of bureaucratic resistance Auckland Regional Authority by Dave several assignments at once in op­ to the publication of the educational Henderson the regional bike planner, timum time and in dense traffic. For comic book Sprocketman in and while some members doubted those willing to make the committ­ Australia, the cycling super-hero has that he could find full employment in ment there is certainly some sense of at last found a home in New Zealand. NZ the majority were in favour of freedom.' helping him out. Bike-it operates within a 4 km The Ministry of Recreation and radius of Perth city. They pick up and Sport and the Ministry of Energy also deliver anything that doesn't require a helped with funds ., 5000 copies of his fork-lift truck - documents, tapes, comic have been printed as a trial and graphics etc. And they're earning a alredy he has made it to TV. good reputation for outsailing the Sprocket Man ha·s an interesting automobile. Those interested can history. Originally drawn by Louis contact Barry Newell on (09) 332 Saekow for Urban Scientific and 4288 or write in care of P.O. Box 219, Educational Reseasrch Inc. it was West Perth, W.A. 6005·. designed for distribution to Stanford (US) University students. Sprockie was taught to ride on the Fr~eway frees road for cycling left side of the road by Alan Parker The Hume Highway through who engineered a small down under Seymour (Vic) has been by-passed by printing of the comic in 1978. a new section of freeway. The old Sprocket Man has since been run off Hume Highway at Seymour is now a the road by bureaucratic disinterest in quiet back road to Avenel via Victoria and elsewhere because cer­ Mangalore. The CRB has commended tain administrators are opposed to work on the Hume Freeway extension this kind of safety education. We to by-pass Benalla. hope that Sprockie thrives and con­ Neil Watt tinues to save lives in his new kiwi Shepparton Vic. home. Cj>our les C6yclotourists 'Flashlight tent by Sierra Ci)esigns Flashlight is a roomy, sturdy, ultralight tent. Ideal shelter for the touring cyclist, it will protect you from the worst of weather. Flashlight offers comfortable accommodation for two people or absolute luxury for one. The trapezoid frame tensioned aluminium pole is stronger than you'll ever need, the snug rain- 1 fly provides complete storm proofing. Flashlight is well ventilated through two screened windows. It pitches easily in under 90 seconds with only four pegs. Workmanship is of the highest order, with double needle lap seams, taped hems and generous reinforcement at stress points. Flashlight has a lifetime warranty on material and construction defects. Order for $372 or send for complete Packed size: 4"x17" · catalogue to Total weight: 3Ib 9oz Wild Country Elbow room: 59" PO Box 140 Length: 96" Dickson, A.C.T. 2602 Peak height: 44" (062) 47 5362

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