Western Australia’s premier one day endurance race, first ridden in 1897, was contemporary with the Liège–Bastogne–Liège Classic (1892) and the Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic (1895). Originating on roads made for horse drawn carts, 'The Beverley' was founded by WA cycling legend Percy Armstrong. The 185km (116 mile) route followed the Avon Valley between Beverley and Toodyay before encountering the punishing hills and washed out culverts of the Darling Ranges, finishing more than 30 times at the historic Peninsular Hotel in Maylands.

This month the WA Historical Cycle Club's bike show retrospective celebrates 12 decades of this professional road race.

Each decade of the race will be represented by a bike and an accompanying story from that period. Many of the bikes that will be on display were actually ridden in the race, including those of first place winners Joe Barron (1954 Manxman), Bob Currie (1982 Impala).

Schedule;
12 midday Saturday 18th - Historian Graeme Cocks will talk about Percy Armstrong’s impact on cycling and motoring in WA
1pm Sunday 19th - Three time Beverley to Perth winner Jim Krynen will talk about his life behind bars. Handlebars that is!
2pm Sunday 19th - Rider catchup - an opportunity for old cycling buddies to bump into one another

Entry by donation.