WHAT IS THE NATIONAL PENNY FARTHING CHAMPIONSHIP?

Penny Farthing enthusiasts converge on the Tasmanian town of Evandale from throughout Australia and overseas to vie for a series of races, held on a triangular circuit in the centre of Evandale Village. Market stalls and a variety of entertainments are situated in the streets and parks surrounding the race circuit, creating the ambience of a colonial country fair.

The Championship is organised by the Evandale Village Fair Inc., in conjunction with the Velocipede Society of Tasmania Inc.

2009 EVENT INFO

Once again, the streets of Evandale came alive for the National Penny Farthing Championship, an integral part of the Evandale Village Fair.

Huw Morgan (NSW) took out this year's race again, after being the Champion in 2008. He was just ahead of regular runner-up Steve Gray (who has now claimed second place for a record 5 years in a row). James Fowler (NSW) claimed third place.

The women's Championship was won again (for the 4th year in a row) by Bell Chamberlain (SA). She was followed by Sally Dillon (NSW) and Jane Rutter (QLD).

For full details, please visit the Evandale Village Fair and National Penny Farthing Championships website.

2010 EVENT INFO

February 20th 2010 - 10am to 4pm
Races in the streets of Evandale
Admission $10 (children under 16 free!)

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(Copyright Dan Fellows)