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,
the Moulton in the opening titles is me riding mine because the extras in the film were asked to bring our own bikes. Many of the kids with non-speaking roles were from local stage schools.
Hi, do you still ride a Moulton?