To coincide with the 60th anniversary of the Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic, a display a race memorabilia is being organised,
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The Inverell Cycle Club is joining the Inverell District Family History Group and the National Transport Museum to permanently showcase the history of the race.
On Saturday, May 8, cyclists leave Grafton to climb a gruelling 17km up the Gibraltar Range and race nearly 230kms to Inverell, with the display to be opened the following day.
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Organisers still hope to add to the collection and have put the call out for any jerseys, sashes, finishers medallions, photographs, old programs, or newspaper clippings that could be included.
The Jack Griffin Memorial Shield, donated by Cycling NSW for the line honours winner, will be part of the display.
The winner of the first Grafton to Inverell, Alan Grindal of Victoria, will return to Inverell to officially open the display and invitations are extended to all in the cycling world.
Cycling NSW wholeheartedly supports the project.
The national race is an annual challenge with deep and significant historical connection to both Inverell and Grafton. In recent years race records have tumbled due to technological advancements and new 'Tour de France' style team work.
People are invited to celebrate the 60th race finish on Saturday, May 8, at the finish line in town, and attend the display opening at 9am on the Sunday, May 9, at the National Transport Museum.
- If you have items of interest, please contact inverellfamilyhistorygroup@gmail.com, or the National Transport Museum, transportmuseum@bigpond.com.
