Grafton Cycle Club History
1892
Grafton Cycle Club was established in July 1892. Its founding President was G H Varley who was supported by Vice Presidents
F T McGuren and J T McKittrick.
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The safety bike was introduced into Australia in the 1880's which created somewhat of a cycling boom. Cyclists no longer had to ride the penny farthing bicycle but the more modern bicycle with a triangle shaped frame. A much more comfortable ride.
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The popularity of the bicycle continued to grow and Grafton become known as a bike town. Grafton welcomed its first bike shops in the early 1920's.
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Track racing commenced in the 1920's at Fischer Park and later moved to McKittrick Park.
Some notable Wheelmen of the Clarence
Athol Green - 1960 to 1972. Winner of the Goulburn to Sydney race in 1964.
Kevin Brindle - 1952 to 2011. Winner of the 1972 Grafton to Inverell Classic.
Popeye Casey - 1953 to 1968. Winner of the NSW Mile Race
Roger Green - 1950 to 1974. Winner of the NSW Country Championship
Noel Ellam - 1949 to 1960
Kevin Betteridge 1950 to 1965
Fred Forbes - 1960's
Henry 'Corky' Caldwell - 1927 to 1949
There were many more Wheelmen of the Clarence. Castnet Productions have produced a video titled, Wheelmen of the Clarence - Grafton Cycle Club History. The video is available for you to watch below.
