Date recorded: 21 March 2013. 

Hubert Opperman  (1904-1996), or 'Oppy' as he was known, was one of the greatest cyclists of his time. Curator Daniel Oakman reflects on why Opperman became a national hero and how his cycling feats transformed popular understandings of human endurance.

Date recorded: 21 March 2013. Hubert Opperman (1904-1996), or 'Oppy' as he was known, was one of the greatest cyclists of his time. Curator Daniel Oakman reflects on why Opperman became a national hero and how his cycling feats transformed popular understandings of human endurance.

The Human Motor: Sir Hubert Opperman and endurance cycling in Australia

The National Museum of Australia's audio series explores Australia's social history: Indigenous people, their cultures and histories, the nation's history since 1788, and the interaction of Australians with the land and environment. The series includes talks by curators, conservators, historians, environmental scientists and other specialists.

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