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In 1911 the weekly magazine, Cycling began a competition for the greatest distance cycled in a single year. The first holder was Marcel Planes of France in 1911, with {{convert|34,666|mi|km}}. In 1932 the record was set by Arthur Humbles of Great Britain with {{convert|36,007|mi|km}}. |
In 1911 the weekly magazine, Cycling began a competition for the greatest distance cycled in a single year. The first holder was Marcel Planes of France in 1911, with {{convert|34,666|mi|km}}. In 1932 the record was set by Arthur Humbles of Great Britain with {{convert|36,007|mi|km}}. |
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[[Malvern Star]] was a sponsor of Nicholson, so when he agreed to undertake the record attempt in [[1933]] with [[Bruce Small]] as his manager and promoter, Malvern Star supplied the bicycle with the latest equipment, the first derailleur to be available in Australia, a |
[[Malvern Star]] was a sponsor of Nicholson, so when he agreed to undertake the record attempt in [[1933]] with [[Bruce Small]] as his manager and promoter, Malvern Star supplied the bicycle with the latest equipment, the first derailleur to be available in Australia, a 3-speed made by French manufacturer Cyclo. Nicholson was a tyre tester for [[Dunlop Rubber]] who supplied his tyres. Nicholson predominantly rode from [[Melbourne]] to [[Portsea,_Victoria|Portsea]]. A car collided with Nicholson on 12 December 1933, but despite a trip to hospital Nicholson was able to continue his rides without interruption. Nicholson raised the record to {{convert|45,383|mi|km}}. |
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Nicholson rode more than {{convert|100|mi|km}} on every day and in doing so broke the world’s record for the highest number of consecutive centuries, held by A.R. Peebles, of England. In 1911 Peebles registered 268 centuries in a row.{{r|RefJan37}} It is appears that Nicholson still holds this record.<ref group="n">While [[Tommy_Godwin_(cyclist_born_1912)|Tommy Godwin]] rode an average of {{convert|205|mi|km}} per day in 1939, there were four days in which he rode less than {{convert|100|mi|km}}.</ref> |
Nicholson rode more than {{convert|100|mi|km}} on every day and in doing so broke the world’s record for the highest number of consecutive centuries, held by A.R. Peebles, of England. In 1911 Peebles registered 268 centuries in a row.{{r|RefJan37}} It is appears that Nicholson still holds this record.<ref group="n">While [[Tommy_Godwin_(cyclist_born_1912)|Tommy Godwin]] rode an average of {{convert|205|mi|km}} per day in 1939, there were four days in which he rode less than {{convert|100|mi|km}}.</ref> |
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Oserick Bernard Nicholson |
| Nickname | Ossie, pocket Hercules |
| Born | c. 1906 New Norfolk, Tasmania, Australia |
| Died | c. 1965, aged 59 New Zealand |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road & Track |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Endurance |
| Major wins | |
| World Endurance record for a single year 43,966 miles (70,756 km) in 1933. 365 consecutive 100 miles (160 km) rides in 1933. World Endurance record for a single year 62,657 miles (100,837 km) in 1937 | |
Oserick Bernard "Ossie" Nicholson (1906 – 1965) was an Australian cyclist who twice held the World Endurance record for distance in a calendar year.
Australian cycling career
Nicholson was a professional cyclist in the pre world war II era. He competed on both road and track which was typical of cyclists in the era, such as Hubert Opperman and Richard Lamb. Nicholson was third in the 1929 Warrnambool to Melbourne Classic, behind Opperman and Horrie Marshall and won the 1929 Wangaratta to Melbourne race. In February 1930 Nicholson rode 55.5 miles (89.3 km) to break the Australian one hour motor paced cycling record, previously held by Opperman.[1] The following week Opperman narrowly defeated Nicholson in a 10 miles (16 km) motorpaced match race.[2] In September 1930 Nicholson broke the record for Canberra to Melbourne completing the 417 miles (671 km) in 26 hours 19 Minutes.[3]
1931 Tour de France
Nicholson rode in the 1931 Tour de France in a combined Australia/Switzerland team including Opperman and Lamb. In the third stage Nicholson’s crank broke. The 18 km walk for a new crank meant Nicholson was eliminated due to finishing outside the time control.
World endurance record for distance cycled in a single year
In 1911 the weekly magazine, Cycling began a competition for the greatest distance cycled in a single year. The first holder was Marcel Planes of France in 1911, with 34,666 miles (55,790 km). In 1932 the record was set by Arthur Humbles of Great Britain with 36,007 miles (57,948 km).
Malvern Star was a sponsor of Nicholson, so when he agreed to undertake the record attempt in 1933 with Bruce Small as his manager and promoter, Malvern Star supplied the bicycle with the latest equipment, the first derailleur to be available in Australia, a 3-speed made by French manufacturer Cyclo. Nicholson was a tyre tester for Dunlop Rubber who supplied his tyres. Nicholson predominantly rode from Melbourne to Portsea. A car collided with Nicholson on 12 December 1933, but despite a trip to hospital Nicholson was able to continue his rides without interruption. Nicholson raised the record to 45,383 miles (73,037 km).
Nicholson rode more than 100 miles (160 km) on every day and in doing so broke the world’s record for the highest number of consecutive centuries, held by A.R. Peebles, of England. In 1911 Peebles registered 268 centuries in a row.[4] It is appears that Nicholson still holds this record.[n 1]
For his efforts, Nicholson received £25 from Cyclo and a gold watch from Dunlop.[5] Nicholson is reported to have received an unspecified honorarium from an unnamed "English sportsman" for the period he held the record.[4]
Nicholson's record was broken in 1936 by Walter Greaves of Great Britain with 45,383 miles (73,037 km).
On New Year's day 1937, Nicholson set out to regain the record. Bernard Bennett and René Menzies were also attempting to break the record. Nicholson's initial target was 150 miles (240 km) per day[6] for a total of 54,750 miles (88,110 km). Nicholson developed a lead however Menzies had drawn level in October 1937, as both passed Greaves' distance. Each of the three riders beat Greaves' mark with Bennett riding 45,801 miles (73,710 km) and Menzies riding 61,561 miles (99,073 km). Nicholson regained the record with 62,657 miles (100,837 km).
The record was broken in 1939 by Tommy Godwin with 75,065 miles (120,805 km), a distance that still stands.
Notes
- ^ While Tommy Godwin rode an average of 205 miles (330 km) per day in 1939, there were four days in which he rode less than 100 miles (160 km).
References
- ^ "Cycling". The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954). Hobart, Tas.: National Library of Australia. 28 February 1930. p. 13. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- ^ "Australian Cycling Championships". The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954). NSW: National Library of Australia. 10 March 1930. p. 16. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ^ "Another Marathon". Referee (Sydney, NSW : 1886 - 1939). Sydney, NSW: National Library of Australia. 24 September 1930. p. 21. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ^ a b "Ossie for Aussie". Referee (Sydney, NSW : 1886 - 1939). Sydney, NSW: National Library of Australia. 7 January 1937. p. 20. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "Australian Cycling Legend". Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ "Nicholson's Big Task". The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954). Brisbane, Qld.: National Library of Australia. 11 January 1937. p. 17. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
Category:1906 births Category:1965 deaths Category:Australian male cyclists Category:Tour de France cyclists Category:Sportspeople from Melbourne