I found this video, from 1971, quite by accident. It’s a film made for the Department of the Environment, to promote the National Cycling Proficiency Scheme. There are a few Moultons to be seen, with children from both groups riding them.
Experts will be able to identify the exact Moulton models, and spot a few Moulton suspended cars, apart from the obvious Mini Moke!
My observations:
- Pity the Moultons weren’t more central to the plot, but it was nice to see the Chopper (or at least its rider) being taught a lesson or two.
- It was nice to see the “prize” was a sporty, but also functional bike. It had mudguards, mudflap, lights, bell, etc.
- I was struck by how calm the streets were. The traffic was relatively light and moderate in speed, very few parked cars, and no inappropriately over-sized vehicles.
If that’s got you in the mood for some nostalgia, have another look at these old CTC videos
Nice Video.
I wonder who the pop singer was who refereed the competition.
I also spotted what looked like a Raleigh Twenty, and a Raleigh Sport S.
The film was from a time, when I was about the same age as some of the kinds in it.
Yeah, nice video and Peter Noone was cool. Wasn’t he from Herman’s Hermits?
John looks like a very junior Keith Chegwin.
Whatever happened to the Cycling Proficiency Test? I have not seen any children doing it since the eighties.
Everything was better for kids in those days.
brian.
Bikeability replaced the Cycling Proficiency Test in March 2007,