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A trs Not the... z , k pog e n Word S Volume 6 N° 3 NEWSLETTER Se tember/October2004 MINUTES OF MEETING 19 MINUTES OF MEEITNG 16 THThe meetingJULY openedk at 7.30pm. thThe meetingAUGUST opened at 7.30pm. 2004.Present 14 members 2004.Present — 16 members Apologies —Ray Martlew, David Clark, Denis Gibbs. Apologies — Paul Redman. Minutes of Previoust Meeting — Read and accepted. Minutes of Previous Meeting — Read and accepted. Moved Mal Bell, seconded Ken Ward. Moved Mal Bell, seconded David Clark. Treasurers Report — Showed a credit balance of Treasurers Report — Balance of $2,382.81 presented by $2,328.81 Moved Phil Harris, seconded Paul Redman Ray Martlew, moved Mal Buckland, seconded Tony Hall. General Business Collie Trip — Ray Martlew advised the meeting that the > Mal Bell gave information on a possibly cheaper date of this trip has been deferred to October 3 due to insurance. Moved Paul Redman, seconded Mal availability of buses for hire. Buckland. Mal Bell to follow up for future renewal. Correspondence > Peter Wells showed a certificate from the Guildford Mery Thompson presented a letter for the Bridgetown Heritage Festival, and Paul Redman offered to frame it Heritage organization regarding their next event to be held for the club. on 21 Events Eventsst > Mal Bell advised that a penny-farthing event is being MaPhil Harris reported on the McDougall' s Park Meander. A held in Mtmdijong on the 7 yvariety of bikes were used, and a pleasant ride finished > Philth November.Harris reported on the Hillarys ride, which despite 2with a picnic. Aug 22 Belltower ride being extremely wet, was a lot of fun, even though we 0 lost Peter at one stage, and Peter Wells finished Oct 3 0 completed the day by breaking the rear axle of his car. rdOct 17 5, Sunday 25 —thOct -23 a Augustth 22 CoGordOct 24 nOct 26 ndJulySeptember — 26 llisnNath dNovth 7 Bell—Octoberth — 17 eellrro" Show and Tell gthHaDec 1 1 ToMcDthCollie — tsginMid > Paul Redman showed an original and complete 1938 a—vethGeneral - Business werougGosntrip rMFlan 5 Swan Swansea, which he had borrowed- GrChrMal Buckland advised that he had a collection of books ells vuida riall'> Phil Harris showed an Ascot from the early fifties iand bike parts for sale on behalf of Jean Barrett. Mal dis eeaRGist des> John Wilson showed a ladies 26" blue bike with white pseBuckland moved and David Clark seconded that the club ttaioma .rplahandlebars. The bike has BSA fittings, and could be a elpurchase the books at a cost of $130.00 carried. hBDs iy Malvern Star. udlwMerrill Martlew volunteered to list and stamp the books. eiaPa d> Mery Thompson showed a leather Bells saddle in mDayA Swap Meet is being held by the BTA — Alan Naber to wkygeliaise on behalf of the club. e beautiful condition and a can — Zenith containing 25 da1 ean yards of valve rubber. He also showed a 1905 label of eiy0Veteran Car Club is holding a Swap Meet on the 10 Rt.October Cooper Legg Cyclist builders of Speed King Cycles. bsd0th iPeter wells advised that he has shirts and caps available > Peter Wells showed a 5 star frame and wants to know spiy what wheels it should have. He had the saddle (which dfor sale. ilse eAny member requiring a name tag is asked to advise appeared to have been left out in the rain) it had shrunk. tap Peter is looking for parts for the 4 star frame. Merrill Martlew. eylr The meeting closed at 8.40pm. tb a NEXT MEETINGS: Monday 20 September at 7-30pm ad Articles for Newsletter: The Editor Peter Wells Monday 18 dyi 25 Constantine Court Thomlie WA 6108 (08) 9459 1750 a VCC Club Rooms 68 Hickey Street Ardross d WAHCC Committee - President: Peter Wells 9459 1750 Vice President:s David Clark 9255 1373 Octob Treasurer: Ray Martlew 9451 1186 Historian:rp Ken Ward 9364 3601 erSecretary: Merrill Martlew 9451 1186 Club Photographer: Ken Ward 9364 3601 at PO Box 516 Bentley WA 6982 email merrillraymartlew@bigpponcLeomel 7.3Events Co-Ordination: Phil Harris 9459 7146 Mery Thompsonsa 9450 2579 0p sy m . Show and Tell MERV'S MANNING MEANDER Phil Harris showed a miniature model tandem and a small After overnight showers a perfect sunny day greeted bike. eighteen starters for a leisurely ride around the Curtin Ray Martlew showed shimano derailers and 2 pedals. He University campus, then through the smart Waterford also advised the meeting that Oliver's Cycles is searching estate, along the Canning River cycle path, and on for the old Oliver Bicycle. Oliver's Bike Shop also has a through Manning to the starting point at McDougal collection of old parts for sale. Park, a popular picnic spot teaming with water birds. Ray also showed a photograph of a three-wheeled tandem. It was a complete turnaround for the weather gods, Peter wells showed a Greyhound frame — semi racer — made because our previous ride was one, perhaps they felt that by Aussie Cycles. we needed a bit of support after than damp affair. Two photos of the McDougall's Meander were on display. Among the riders were six of the fairer sex, making it a Mery Thompson showed 2 bike lamps — one acetylene and real family day, and giving the ladies a chance to catch one oil lamp. up on the latest recipes, fashions, and other bits of Alan Naber showed an Aussie-racing frame. interest. Wendy Naber was showing off her latest The meeting closed at 8.40pm colourful scarf, the height of fashion at the moment so I During supper Mery Thompson put on a slide show of very am told. old glass slides of a cycling event Of course the presence of all these ladies meant that we men could talk bikes at will. And most of the group HILLARYS HILARIOUS RIDE - JUNE 27TH stayed on for a picnic lunch in the park, lapping up the Saturday dawned bright and clear, blue skies overhead, and I warm sunshine. even became a Peter Cnmdal for a while in the garden. It was a very pleasant way to spend a winter day in Sunday dawned dull and gloomy, not exactly what was W.A. the course was kind to those riding single speed wanted for a ride along the bike path from Hillarys along the machines, even Bob Barrow having little difficulty with Beach dune areas. And the forecast was for heavy showers his ice-cream tricycle, apart from some bollards too and high winds. closely spaced for wider machines. Nevertheless, five intrepid (or stupid) riders braved the The planners have to learn that some people ride elements and, in threatening conditions headed north from tricycles, or even push large strollers along these dual- Hillarys along the winding track that runs north to Burns purpose paths. beach. It wasn't long before a stop was made to don, Riders taking part were — weatherproof clothing, the drizzle becoming more heavy, Ray Martlew — BSA and the outlook across the Indian Ocean very dark indeed. Ann Northan — Malvern Star So it came to pass that shelter was sought in a very Dave Northan — Malvern Star convenient convenience building — and we had only covered Tony Hall — Raleigh a few kilometres. As the rain eased the tandomeers mounted Bob Barrow Ice Cream Trike again and pressed on, followed shortly by the others. Dave Blanche Barrow — Shogun soon felt that it was time to turn back, so left us, Phil surging Phil Harris — Ascot after the tandem in fine style. By the time Mullaloo was Alan Naber — Hercules reached the rain was coming down in torrents, any low-lying Wendy Naber — Apollo areas deep in water. Tony and Peter waited under cover at Dave Clark — Itera Mullaloo for the others to return, then decided not to wait Mery Thompson — Moulton any longer but take advantage of a slight break in the Dawn Thompson — Peugeot weather and head back to base. By now the track was Harold Perry — Swansea awash, many areas inches deep in water, and brakes were Judy Perry — Raleigh virtually useless. John Wilson — Ladies? You can image the surprise when the intrepid duo (Tony and Peter Wells — Swansea Peter) arrived to find Ray and Merrill, with Phil, sitting snug And our visitor Tony Bennet - Thom in their cars, having somehow slipped by without being spotted. BELL TOWER RIDE - 22 AUGUST 2004 Although numbers were down it was a great fun day, Grey skies failed to deter a small group of riders, thoroughly enjoyed by all. numbers down because of prior commitments for some, The hardy participants were — - and an accident for our Secretary, in which her car was Ray and Merrill Martlew — tandem destroyed, causing the Martlews to be unavailable David Nathan — Malvern star Skidstar absent. Luckily Merrill escaped with only a few bruises Tony Hall — Raleigh Foldabike and shattered nerves. Phil Harris — Raleigh Harold and Judy Perry rode all the way from Mt Peter Wells — Swansea Pleasant, meeting up at the car park on the southern and of the Narrows Bridge with Mery and Dawn Thompson, and also David and Ann Northam Now young Mery had top of the range products. brought along his latest electric assisted bicycle, Dawn a more normal machine. Just to prove that HPVs are more LETS GET BACK TO BASICIS reliable than EPVs, and even more so than Western Power We are a historic Cycle club, and although some of our during a heatwave, Dawn's bike, in a fit of outrage, attacked members have many other interests I feel that we should the battery powered upstart, rendering it hors de combat, keep our runs and displays oriented on strictly cycle or which of course meant that both naughty bikes were taken cycling related matters.