Sid Patterson was an outstanding track cyclist winning two World Amateur titles in the Sprint & Pursuit disciplines and a further two World Professional titles in the Pursuit event.

He won Australian titles on the track in twelve consecutive years.

It was a time when track cycling was popular in Australia. Crowds would flock to such events and the main drawcard were Sid Patterson & Russell Mockridge. The two were great rivals, team mates and friends. Their personalities were complete contrasts which made the rivalry even more fascinating.

Sid was a man of the people. Reserved by nature. Humble in victory. It belied his competitive spirit. He had a strong work ethic and turned up to each event physically prepared and with an eye for detail regarding his equipment. He was fiercely loyal to Australia and did the country proud in his trips to Europe where he took on the best riders in the world.

Sid Patterson passed away age 72 years in 1999. This is part of his story. It includes his most satisfying victory - the Austral Wheel Race in 1962.

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