1951 Flash Cycle made by Eddie Barron

Eddie Barron's Flash Cycles

This Flash bicycle is part of the legacy of Eddie Barron, a champion for the sport of cycling in general, and of bike racing in Western Australia in particular.

Following his service in World War II, Eddie returned home to Midland, a suburb in the Perth area of Western Australia.  Across the street from the old track was Ajax Cycles, and it was for sale.   Eddie bought the store, changed the name to Flash Cycles, and proceded to become one of Australia’s greatest cycling boosters.

Flash head tube lightning bolt

Anodized Airlite hubs

Flash crankset detail

Eddie promoted races on the road and at the track.  He ran the old Midland Cycling Club (founded in 1899) for decades, and put up prize money for local races.  While employing local cyclists to work the front of his shop, Eddie brazed wonderful racing rigs with his lightning bolt emblem in the back room.

Flash stem

Number 358

The Perth SpeedDome on Eddie Barron Drive

Today, one of the finest velodromes in the world is the Perth SpeedDome.  The SpeedDome arena covers a 250 meter track made from Siberian pine, and is located on Eddie Barron Drive in Midland.  It would be a great place to take this chrome Flash for a spin…