Childrens' hire bicycle

Made:
1996 in England
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This is a hire bicycle available for the use of children at the
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

hire bicycle which was available for the use of children at the
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Bicycle, 16 inch steel frame, used by children at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester between 1996 and 2008. Made, David Quinn

The National Cycling Centre opened in 1994 on the site of the demolished Stuart Street power station, it was the UK’s first Olympic-standard indoor velodrome track. It was a keystone in the city’s ambitious plans to regenerate East Manchester.

The velodrome’s unique community comprises everyone from Britain’s elite cyclists to novices and youth riders. It is said to be the busiest venue of its kind in the world, and it continues to grow and improve. People as young as 9 can book a taster session with their family.

Olympic gold medallist Jason Kenny started out with the Eastlands Velo youth team cycling on this track. And Jason Queally went from a taster session to Olympic gold at the Sydney games in just 4 years.

Details

Category:
Road Transport
Object Number:
Y2013.5
Materials:
metal (unknown), rubber (unidentified), paint and leather
Measurements:
overall: 800 mm x 420 mm x 1470 mm, 10 kg
type:
bicycle
credit:
Gift of National Cycling Centre

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