david12656 Posted 18 July , 2004 Share Posted 18 July , 2004 can anyone tell me did the cycling corps have a specific cycle made for them or did they just use what was available thanks dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Sweeney Posted 18 July , 2004 Share Posted 18 July , 2004 Dave, By 1915 there were 5 Marks of purpose built bicycles in service. Each varying slightly in detail nor differing much from civilan models. However, it was not uncommon, particularly in TF units for the bicycles to be supplied by the soldier. In this case "Cyclist Training" laysdown certain minimum requirements that a cycle must meet should he or the TFA supply a bicycle ouside of normal WO channels. Joe Sweeney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david12656 Posted 18 July , 2004 Author Share Posted 18 July , 2004 thanks joe do you know were i can see one hope to buy one sometime and need to know what to look for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Godden Posted 19 July , 2004 Share Posted 19 July , 2004 The most commonly used was the BSA mark IV. However, it had specific front and rear carriers and rifle clips. All the best, Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERITAGE PLUS Posted 19 July , 2004 Share Posted 19 July , 2004 Dave You may find this of interest. Dave http://www.mapleleafup.org/forums/showthre...hp?threadid=490 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Brown Posted 19 July , 2004 Share Posted 19 July , 2004 For information (1) Circa 1902 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Brown Posted 19 July , 2004 Share Posted 19 July , 2004 (2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 19 July , 2004 Share Posted 19 July , 2004 I`ve just returned from a bike ride and found the above thread very interesting. A few points occur:- 1/ I never imagined the officers were on bikes too. Sword strapped to the downtube?! 2/ A bit infra dig for the CO when he passes other officers mounted on sleek chargers! 3/ I get regular punctures. A battalion of men on those tyres and those roads must have had oodles of them. 4/ Any idea how far they`d go on a typical day`s march (ride)? 5/ It says they carried Lewis guns. How on earth did they do that? Phil B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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