A special general meeting has been called. Members will be asked to vote on 4 changes to the club constitution and also on the adoption of the new club logo. 

It is vital that at least 23 members are present for the meeting to meet the requirement for a quorum.

Members will be asked to vote on 5 questions;

1. Amendment to section 11 of the constitution.

from

11.  Quorum at general meetings,
(1) The quorum for a general meeting is 60% of the member present in person.

to

11.  Quorum at general meetings,
(1) The quorum for a general meeting is 20% of the member present in person.

2.Amend sections 3 and 4 of the constitution

From 

3. Membership, (4) A person ceases to be a member if he or she -
(b) fails to pay the annual membership from 1 June in any year;

To

3. Membership, (4) A person ceases to be a member if he or she -
(b) fails to pay the annual membership from 1 February in any year;

From 

4.  Membership fees,
(2) The annual membership fee is payable 1 May each year

To

4.  Membership fees,
(2) The annual membership fee is payable 1 January

3. Amend section 8 of the constitution

addition of the following text to section 8

(6) Communication of Committee meetings minutes to the general membership to be performed in a timely manner.

4. Amendement to section 12 of the constitution
From
(3) At a general meeting
(a) each member present has one vote; and
(b) subject to the Associations Incorporation Act 1987, a question is passed if more than
50% of the votes cast are in favour.

To;

(3) At a general meeting
(a) each member present has one vote; and
(b) a member (in this rule called “the appointing member”) may appoint in writing another member who is a natural person to be the proxy of the appointing member and to attend, and vote on behalf of the appointing member at, any general meeting; and
(c) subject to the Associations Incorporation Act 1987, a question is passed if more than 50% of the votes cast are in favour.

5. Club logo

a three way vote;

1.Retain old logo
2.Adopt new logo
3.Revisit logo again

This month's Great Southern chapter meeting will be held at Phil's Shed which is in Denmark. If you need to know more give Murray Gomm a bell on 0431846412

From Channel Seven:

SEVEN WEST MEDIA regret to advise that due to safety concerns as a result of the forecasted poor weather conditions the 2015 RAC Christmas Pageant, scheduled to be held TOMORROW, Saturday 5 December in Perth City has unfortunately been cancelled. 

We understand this is very disappointing for everyone and apologise for any inconvenience.

This decision hasn’t been made lightly, we thank you for your understanding, we look forward to you participating in 2016.

More information will be available via www.thewest.com.au/pageant

The Freo Tweed Run is on again, the weather looks as if it's going to be close to perfect with a forecast max of 25°C. Plus fours and floaty summer frocks are the order of the day. Not to mention old bikes be they practical, flamboyant or just plain fun. See you at South Beach!

more info here

Want to sell some of those pre-loved bike parts or keen to find that elusive shiny part for your steed?

Join us at Barlee Street Carpark, on the main strip of Beaufort St, in Mt Lawley

Apart from some amazing bargains, this year we will also be exhibiting some sensational historical bikes as well as some classic restored road bikes.

The swap meet will run 10am – 1pm!

Stalls will include: dragsters; vintage and historical bikes; road bikes; and we have heard of a couple of classic restoration projects including an Australian Swansea and a Peugeot road bike. There will be something for everyone!

More info

(The club is not officially participating in this event, though a couple of our members will be in evidence!)

The club will have a display at this year's big breakfast on the Perth Concert Hall forecourt -  join us over your favourite free danish!

Displaying members please be there by 6:15. We can park on the forecourt to unload bikes but will have to move cars to the carpark on the south side of the Concert Hall.

Christmas Lunch in Kings Park. A members only event.

Have a Go Day is a free event that welcomes over 45’s to try a range of sporting and recreation activities to encourage them to join a sport or recreation club. The event also features a large range of static displays offering information on a wide range of topics and interests. 

2014 saw more than 15,000 people attended the event exploring the more than 200 different sites and activities.

Generous collectors open their sheds for a private tour of their bikes. Tour de Ruste is a members only event.

November is the last meeting for the year. To round out the year we'll be having a silent auction of a few donated bikes;
• 1980's Dawes Galaxy Tourer
• a pair of Stridas
• 1940's Hercules with 531 tubing and original paint
• bright green Ricardo for the taller person
• 1983 Malvern Star

Most of these bikes are in reasonable condition. You must be a financial member of the WAHCC to bid.

Club member Alan Naber is Mr October, recounting his recent adventure on the London to Brighton Bike Ride and explaining why there are so many people with serviceable bikes walking in this picture.

Stan Gurney, who won many bike races, lost his life on the Egyptian battlefields at El Alamein whilst single handedly charging through enemy fire. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery. The Stan Gurney Memorial Race has been held every year sine 1943. Roy Criddle of Safety Bay has published a book, "A Man Called Stan" drawing from Stan's niece Val's collection and on research by George Nelson. 

Since moving to Perth from Victoria five years ago, George has been involved in processing WA results in general and the Stan Gurney Memorial results in particular. George began his racing career at 16 as a member of Brunswick Amateurs and was a Commonwealth Games race caller in 1962. He's been an international referee and is a Life Member of Brunswick Amateurs, VACU and Cycling Australia.

The regular monthly meeting is held at the WAHCC Clubrooms in Ardross.

Albany monthly meeting for Great Southern members - contact Murray 0431846412

Saturday 15 August will see the Collie Cycle Club host the 90th Collie to Donnybrook and Return Cycle Classic.

This race, which began in 1925, is the only true remaining handicap event in WA. It is steeped in tradition and includes past winners and fastest timers such as Henk Vogels, Anthony Giacoppo, Steele Bishop, "Pika" Davis, Eddie Hollands, Matt Poyner, Graham McVilly, Guido Fulst (Germany), Hilton McMurdo, Jim Krynen, "Toti" Bonser, Mike Dye, Gary Suckling and Brad Hall.

The fastest females have included the likes of Melissa Hoskins and Judith Arndt. In 2012 Leonie Burford became the first ever female winner in the event's history.

The historic race begins in the WA coal mining town of Collie, 200km south of Perth, and heads through hilly terrain towards Mumballup for 21km before turning and heading towards the township of Donnybrook. This is the halfway point. Riders then turn and return back to Mumballup. The last 21km of the course is a torturous course through the hills to finish in the main street of Collie, completing the 104km event.

Race day includes a 56km support race, participation rides (including a schools challenge) and a mountain bike event.

The event passes through some of the best countryside the South-west of WA has to offer and caters for all levels of riders. The day allows for past and present riders to catch up and enjoy the day and be part of an historic event.

This year’s Festival of Cycling will be held on Sunday 28 June at the Midvale SpeedDome. The Trade Show will be run in conjunction with the Cyclo Sportif Swan Valley event and Track Cycling’s Winter Grand Prix, all under the SpeedDome roof.

It is the only event of its kind held in australia, and each year, hundreds flock to the largest cycling exhibition in Western australia. Check out the WAHCC stand.

Meet at the Progress Drive carpark on the north side of Gwilliam Drive for some laps of Bibra Lake.

Some great bikes are lined up for Auction Night. It's a pencil auction and absentee bids are accepted, you have to be a current financial member to bid though!

An overview of what's on offer;
• Mid Eighties Miyata One Thousand - Sheldon Brown's favourite tourer of the period
• Early Forties 2 Swan Swansea in close to original (but worn) condition
• Raleigh 20
• Indi 500 child's bike
• Raleigh Stowaway folder
• 2001 Santa Cruz Superlight full suspension mountain bike
• 80's Repco Monaco with Suntour Accushift group in good condition

Details;
INDI 500
Likely a child’s bike
Single speed back-pedal brake
20 x 1.75 tyres and tubes – perished
Rear axle stand
No visible dings

RALEIGH STOWAWAY FOLDING BIKE
Likely made in Raleigh NZ factory – badge says “The Raleigh”
22 in wheels -- last model – 1.75 Raleigh tyres.  Hold air well.
3 speed Shimano hub
No visible dings.

MIYATA ONE THOUSAND TOURING BIKE
Rideable as is
Shimano drive train – 3 chain rings 28,42,48; 5-spd cluster
Braze-ons for touring equipment
Original carrier
Box of bits – with road pedals
Non-original Repco seat

SWANSEA 2-SWAN
Ser. No.  10665 Likely about 1941
3-spd Sturmey Archer hub – no date – quadrant top-tube lever
No brakes or mudguards
Tyres 28 x 1⅜  reasonable, hold air well

RALEIGH 20 FOLDING BIKE
Likely British – “Raleigh Nottingham England” badge
3-spd Sturmey Archer hub
20 x 1⅜ Swallow tyres, hold air
Centre stand works
No visible dings
Stiff steering

2001 Santa Cruz Superlight dual suspension mountain bike 
Good rideable condition with good tyres
Shimano Deore drivetrain
Fox rear shock
Bomber front forks
San Marco saddle

Repco Monaco 10 speed racer
Mid range Chromo framed 80’s racer in good rideable condition
Downtube shifters
Suntour Accushift drivetrain
700c alloy rims, tyres holding air but a bit perished
Repco seat and tri bars

Many thanks to the donors for supporting vintage riding (and vintage riders!).

Our May meeting

Originally run to celebrate the fests of Arthur Grady, a Fremantle bicycle maker who became the first person to ride a motorcycle around Australia. The event has grown into a fantastic celebration of all things vintage.

 2014 saw displays not only of fine vintage motorcycles, but also vintage bicycles, trucks, machinery, buses, tools cars and prams. Right in the centre of Fremantle.

As with last year the road will be closed around the Town Hall and the street will be filled with displays.

There will be free parking available for displaying members. 

07:00 – 09:00 -  Square open for arrival of cars and trailers – Please enter from the roundabout at the intersection of Adelaide, William and Queen Street (However best to approach  via High Street for easier access to this round about)

09:00 -  10:00 - All vehicles and trailers not for display removed from kings Square

10:00 -  14:00 -  event in progress no un-necessary vehicle movements ( BBQ available run by Freo Men’s Shed )

14:00 -  event ends trailers permitted to enter the square for pack up.

Event contact for WAHCC Rob Frith 0411555607

The Moondyne Festival celebrates the life of Moondyne Joe, Western Australia's legendary bushranger. Joe's main claim to fame was his ability to escape prison, despite a special reinforced cell having been constructed to keep him in.

Moondyne has long been a fixture on our calendar. Joe often made his getaway on horseback, and was always caught. Would things have been different if he'd been on two wheels?

Event contact for WAHCC Merv Thompson 94502579

Meet us at the 34 Raven Hill Road, Thornlie at 9.00 for a ride on paths on the Canning upstream of Leach Hwy. 

Exhibits of vintage bicycles, cars, motorbikes, tractors, trucks, bulldozers, engines, seeders, ploughs and model planes

10.00-11.30 Upycling retro bike demonstration
11.30-12.00 Pencil auction of retro bikes
12.00-1.30 Get advice and get your hands dirty upcycling your old bike
One of the many events at the Great Southern Sustainability Festival http://www.expo.greenskills.org.au/

Join us for our annual inspection of the Swan River around Ascot. Meet at 9 in the first carpark and stay for a cuppa and a sandwich after the ride. 

Meet in the carpark opposite Rotary Park between Vista Ave and Bell St. Ride via Point Peron to Pengos Café near Penguin Island, further if weather permits.

Ride from Ootong and Lincoln in Freo at 7:30am

First meeting for the year - join us!

The club's involvement with this fabulous event is growing, last year a number of members rode the 30km route, the oldest bike out was from 1948. We also supplied a judge for on of the prize categories.

For 2015 we have been invited to stage a display at the finish as well.

Early bird registration for the 2015 Giro d'Perth is now open. Enter before Friday noon on 19 December for a special ticket to give as a gift. Spoil someone with bike exploring !

2015 edition: New map, new route. Lots of secret little places, more cafes on route, a start place like no other! (and only 3km from the finish) Fantastic bike paths, sneaky little lanes and one hell of a KOM. More clue stops to keep you guessing. Pizza and prizes at the finish with more to see. 

GdP on Facebook www.facebook.com/girodperth 

The new website and event registration are online now www.girodperth.com.au