Everywhere you look at the British Cycling Museum there are sights to provoke happy memories of a bygone age. The Camelford based attraction has more than 400 bikes and many pieces of memorabilia. Each bike tells its own interesting story.  | | A 1927 limited edition bike with a celluloid coating. |
The 1927 bicycle above is a limited edition coated with Bluemels Florentine Bronze and Black celluloid. The bikes were produced for just one year. This example comes from London. The gentleman who owned it would cycle from the city to Bath regularly. He went blind in 1932 but would not allow anyone else to ride his pride and joy.  | | Daisy, Daisy give me your answer do - a bicycle made for two. |
There was a romantic air about the 1950's. Couples were encouraged to go cycling together, on the same bike!  | | A champion's exhibit - Chris Boardman's cycle frame. |
A popular sight among the younger visitors is the Chris Boardman stand. The country's cycling champion has loaned a cycle frame and some of his sporting clothes to the museum.  | | Standing proud at the back - a Penny Farthing bicycle |
The final picture conjures up a cycling period of the late 19th century. The Penny Farthing is both highly collectable and tricky to ride. It always attracts the attention of all visitors. Museum owner John Middleton has been known on rare occasions to take to the bike around Camelford. The museum is open Sunday to Thursday each week from 10am until 5pm. Although it has to be said you will get lost in time with all the fascinating exhibits so be prepared to be there for a good few hours. For more information you can contact the museum on 01840 212811.
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