Overseas Champions Trail Australian Visit From Five Nations
Leaders of five nations seek a Sydney visit by top track cyclists. Names linked include Julian Loatti and Jan van Kempen among others, with Avanti Martinelli and Bamba Giotli noted as key sprinters. Selection hinges on full particulars and additional contenders.
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Airmail
Sports Arena
Sydney
Jeff Scherens
Loatti
Grillo
Baretti
Avanti Martinott
Bama Giotti
Jan van Kempen
Reno Houchard
Guy Rensadin
de Winter
Josef Cools
Ovenburgh
Jot Schorens
Karel Keers
Anker Meyers Anderson
Julian Loatti
Hig
Paris
Avanti Martinelli
Italy
T Bamba Giotli
Pete
Rene Bouchard
France
Decials and Personalities in Sydney Cycling Scene
A cluttered report traces cycling figures across Australia and Europe. It mentions Decials Buckley and Bob Speare amid export restrictions in Germany, describes bikes, frames, and racing notes, notes Don Bradman biking in England, Sydney events, and upcoming conferences. The piece includes results, rider disqualifications, and local industry updates with several names and places throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OE Buckley
Bob Speare
Germany
Gagfishman Gil
Soraranedt
Wheeler Brothers to lead Victoria in Australian amateur titles
Victoria selects Wheelers Chris and Alex Yuille for the senior Australian amateur road championships to be held in Hobart on August 20. Chris Wheeler will be captain and coach with likely management duties, while L Wheeler, Alex Yuille, and Lin Wheeler are noted as strong contenders. The junior squad also includes Barely and Smith with emergency rider N. Gaira. Teams depart Melbourne by the Tarouna.
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Pictoria
Hobart
Ctos
Wheeler Brothers
Alex Yuille
Chris Wheeler
Tita
L. Wheeler
Germany
Hee Leen
Moet
Victoria
Chris
Alex
Yullle
Hid
Slo
Lou Galvin
Coturg
FL Barely
Kensington
W. BE. Smith
Preston
N. Gaira
Malvern
Mevars
J. Gray
OG 4
Colfer
Nichols
Melbourne
Tarouna
Optimistic Oppy Poised for Busy Racing Season
HUBERT OPPERMAN, in training for a busy month, plans to break records across Australia from Stanthorpe to Brisbane in an August 12-hour run, then target Sydney to Newcastle routes and the Dubbo to Sydney record. He will continue to Western Australia for Kalgoorlie to Perth, then Adelaide to Sydney, and attempt the world 1000 mile record. Promoter Jack Campbell reports Melbourne import prospects and a bright track racing outlook.
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Hubert Opperman Das
Trim
Stanthorpe
Brisbane
Darling Downs
Warwick
Toowoontha
Ipswich
Oppy
Sydney-Newcastle
Sydney
Avatralia
Perth
W. Humphries
Adelaide
de Winter
Guy Renaudin
Clas Ny Mes Et Josuf Coolz
Belgium
Ovenburgh
Dane Anker Meyers Anderson
Brussels
America
Scherens
Knerg
Antoine
Melbourne
NSW Graded Championship Track Meet Planned for Next Saturday
NSW graded championship set for next Saturday at Maroubin School with events over 100 kilometers feat. prominent entrants in Aces division include Lennie Tiegera Fred Nelson Charlie Winter bottom Jack Hermer Sydney Conan Ernie Greig Herria Pennybridge and Stan Parsons. Rumors say amateur star R Porter may switch to coaching for next season.
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N.S.W
Cowrae
Maishing
Maroubin
Aces Divighon
Lennie Tiegera
Fred Nelson
Charlie Winterbottom
Jack Hermer
Sydney Conan
Ernie Greig
Herria Pennybridge
Stan Parsons
Commonwealth
Edmond Antoine Eyes Race Invite To Australia
Melbourne to Ballarat 63 mile road race featured Rowley, a 10 year old Maffra professional rider, winning ahead of Smiths from Warrnambool and Hawthorn after a high tempo finish. Edmond Antoine, French sprint star, expressed keen interest in racing in Australia and asked promoters for opportunities, sending a formal letter via Sports Arena Ltd in Sydney.
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Cetth Rowley
Melbourne
Ballarat
Rowhey
F. Smith
Warrnambool
Hawthorn
Amin
Norm
Lisyd
Uume
WW. K. Moritz
Australia
Osmin
Moritz
Tara
Jock Mulloy
Empian
Molloy
Lloyd
Lloyd Thomas
Bill Morriz
Versatiie South Australan
Fafond
Antoine
Spencer
Mara Sume
Belgium
van Vilet
Georget
Chatiot Wen der Vyver
Maton
Ulrich
Diot
Carmeller
Vyoura
Edmond Antoine
Colac to Melbourne cycle race route altered for longer course
Victorian cyclists agreed to extend the Colac to Melbourne race from 96 to about 120 miles. Geelong council urged the change for centenary celebrations on October 1. The route shifts from Colac to Barmah Plains via Lake District, Mount Geelon oval, and then to finish along Prince's Highway to Albion.
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Victorian Amateur Cyclists’ Union
Melbourne
Geelong
Colac
Colac Throwet
Mein Straet
Colic
Besa
Lake District
Barpinda
Cressy
Mount Hebecen
Pornolt
Winger
Barmah Plains
Haeso
Inverleigh
Murgehuloc
Bruce's Creek
Stonehaven
Pyansford
Barwon
Churah Street
Mount Ayesk
Geelong Oval
Geelong-Melbourne
Prince's Highway
Ripley
Balllang
Baechus Marsh
Anthony's Cutting
Melvin
Rockbank
Dear Fork
Albion
Developing Speed in NSW Road Racing Season Opens
In a muddy Warringal event, Mich Hurmier shocked the field with a blistering pace claiming top form. The race boosted confidence as he promised to target the toughest climbs, signaling intent for future tests.
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Nsw
Wil Amd
Opel
Mich Hurmier
Laliinig
Am Clawsy
Ontlhushas
Anow
Titehesskes
Jick
Joyce Barry Sets Up Joint Ride With Oppy In Australia
Joyce Barry plans a unique joint-to-tenure ride with Hubert Opperman for the Kalgoorlie to Perth and Orange to Sydney records. Barry praises rival Jean Sutton after Sutton lowered figures, noting lasting joy in cycling as 1998 begins with Barry having logged 11 159 miles.
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Alble
Oppy
Joye
Barry Finian
Orance-Sydney
Joyce Barry
Jean Sutton
Joyce
Jean
Barrjoyes
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Jack Christison
St George Club
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