1930’s CCM Flyer

1930’s CCM Flyer

1930's CCM Flyer

Canada Cycle and Motor company was established over a hundred years ago when four major Canadian bicycle manufacturers amalgamated.

At the dawn of the twentieth century, many smaller bicycle builders shut their doors and C.C.M. soon became Canada’s industry leader.  At C.C.M.’s peak they made up around 85 percent of Canadian bicycle production.

This particular bike came out of C.C.M.’s factory in Weston, Ontario sometime in the 1930’s.  While the construction methods used for the frame are fairly simple and unadorned, the bike came out at a feathery weight and has great ride characteristics (particularly for a bike of this vintage).

CCM head badge

CCM Front end

Originally purchased from a Vancouver bike shop

With the way that star athlete endorsements work, this was most certainly a popular bike for C.C.M.  William “Torchy” Peden was known as the King of the Six Day Races during the 30’s.  Born in Victoria B.C., Torchy was the most famous Canadian athlete in any sport, and he rode a C.C.M.