History buff and cyclists will be pedalling to Flagstaff Hill to look at a display of memorabilia from the Melbourne to Warrnambool cycling race.
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Race committee member Neil Hyland said there was bicycles, jerseys, photos and programs from across the 125-year history of the event.
"I love the the 1897 Mascotte bike. I wouldn't want to ride to Port Fairy on that at the moment. If they rode from Melbourne to Warrnambool on that they must have been hard, hard men," Mr Hyland said.
"The bike has a steel frame, one position on the handlebars and a fixed gear with no brakes."
Cycling enthusist David Francis said it was important to show the history of the 'Warnie'.
"This is the second oldest one-day race in the world and the most significant race in Australia," he said.
"From an Australian cycling perspective there is nothing that equals it.
"It's amazing to see the 1895/96 trophy with the photos and the bike from around that same era. It reminds me why I bring these collections together."
The Melbourne to Warrnambool memorabilia display is open at Flagstaff Hill until Saturday, February 22. The 2020 Melbourne to Warrnambool race will be run on February 15.
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