Cycling enthusiasts celebrate 100th Anniversary at Bike Expo
Bryan Ferris, 61, the Australian record holder for century runs (he has done 41), upcoming champion Zac Payne, 16, and endurance rider Lindsay Green, 76, are proud to be members of the Hamilton Pine Rivers Wheelers Cycling Club who train off-road at Lakeside track, on Saturday mornings.
Do you know what “twiddling” is?
Ask any member of the Hamilton Pine Rivers Wheelers Cycling Club (HPRWCC) who is celebrating their 100th anniversary this year!
They will tell you “twiddling” is another word for spinning wheels on a bike, which they enjoy regularly as club members.
To celebrate their milestone anniversary, this cycling club will have a display stall at the “Pine Bug Bike Expo” at Les Hughes Sports Complex at corner of Francis Rd, and Baker St, Bray Park on Saturday March 29 from 9am to 2pm, a “Wheelers Display” in the foyer of the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum at Kurwongbah from 28 March to 25 April, and an 11 October Anniversary Dinner at Wantima Golf Club at Brendale for 220 guests.
The HPRWCC started in 1908, when a group of Fortitude Valley business men met at the Breakfast Creek track.
In 1996, they based the club in the northern suburbs of Brisbane, when Pine Rivers Shire Council supported the club by accepting cyclists racing on shire roads and lease of a clubhouse at Lakeside.
Club spokesman Roger Bower said the club currently had 250 members registered in 2008.
“We cater for riders of all abilities and ages from 11 to 79 years through handicap and graded races,” he said.
Mr Bower said among the long term club members were: Australian champion Century (100 miles/160km) rider Brian Ferris, gold and silver medallist Peter Gumbley, endurance rider Lindsay Green and one of Queensland’s retired elite cyclists Ray Meredith.
In fact, most members are dedicated, travelling from as far as Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast for the big annual ANZAC Day interclub cycling competition.
“The latest most expensive bikes are not essential to be a member of the club,” Mr Bower said.
“It’s the strength in people’s legs (their engine) and their mental attitude that has the greatest bearing on results.
“Bikes can range in price from $100 to $10,000 depending on a cyclist’s budget.
“Someone just starting out could spend about $600 for a basic bike and accessories.”
For more information visit their Bike Expo stall on 29 March at Bray Park or refer to their website
www.hamiltonwheelers.com for details on how to join.
To celebrate their milestone anniversary, this cycling club will have a display stall at the “Pine Bug Bike Expo” at Les Hughes Sports Complex at corner of Francis Rd, and Baker St, Bray Park on Saturday March 29 from 9am to 2pm, a “Wheelers Display” in the foyer of the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum at Kurwongbah from 28 March to 25 April, and an 11 October Anniversary Dinner at Wantima Golf Club at Brendale for 220 guests.
The HPRWCC started in 1908, when a group of Fortitude Valley business men met at the Breakfast Creek track.
In 1996, they based the club in the northern suburbs of Brisbane, when Pine Rivers Shire Council supported the club by accepting cyclists racing on shire roads and lease of a clubhouse at Lakeside.
Club spokesman Roger Bower said the club currently had 250 members registered in 2008.
“We cater for riders of all abilities and ages from 11 to 79 years through handicap and graded races,” he said.
Mr Bower said among the long term club members were: Australian champion Century (100 miles/160km) rider Brian Ferris, gold and silver medallist Peter Gumbley, endurance rider Lindsay Green and one of Queensland’s retired elite cyclists Ray Meredith.
In fact, most members are dedicated, travelling from as far as Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast for the big annual ANZAC Day interclub cycling competition.
“The latest most expensive bikes are not essential to be a member of the club,” Mr Bower said.
“It’s the strength in people’s legs (their engine) and their mental attitude that has the greatest bearing on results.
“Bikes can range in price from $100 to $10,000 depending on a cyclist’s budget.
“Someone just starting out could spend about $600 for a basic bike and accessories.”
For more information visit their Bike Expo stall on 29 March at Bray Park or refer to their website
www.hamiltonwheelers.com for details on how to join.
