Over the last 25 years the Evandale Village Fair and National Penny Farthing Championships has built up a reputation for holding the most competitive Penny Farthing races in the world. 2008 promises to live up to the reputation. 

february 23rd 2008

10am to 4pm

 

in the streets

of evandale

 

admission $10

children under 16 free

Events that will be held in 2008 include:

  • The feature race of the day, the National Penny Farthing Championship. The fastest eight riders advance through heats in to the final, which is over 4 laps of the circuit, a total distance of one mile.

  • Separate championship races for ladies, juniors (under 18), veterans 1 (50+), 2 (60+), 3  (70+).

  • Slow race  (last over the line wins)

  • Slalom (two at a time around witches’ hats)

  • Novice Race (first time riders)

  • Sprint (200 metre dash)

  • Relay (teams of 4, one lap each)

  • Biathlon (run one lap, ride 2, run one)

  • Miss ‘n Out (last rider on each lap eliminated)

  • Obstacle (run, carry bike, wheel bike, sprint)

  • Handicap

  • Consolation (for those who haven’t won a medal.)

Penny Farthing's in action

An overview of the associated events that will be held at the 2008 Championships, follow the links below.

- Century Ride

- Clarendon Road Race

- Nile Ten Mile