They were heavily involved in bicycle racing in the Sydney area prior to opening a bicycle shop ; Mr. Bennett was the intercolonial and NSW champion ( 1883 , 1885 ) .
Bennett and Wood were accomplished penny - farthing enthusiasts and racers .
penny - farthing enthusiasts were heavily involved in bicycle racing in the Sydney area prior to opening a bicycle shop ; Mr. Bennett was the intercolonial and NSW Bennett ( 1883 , 1885 ) .
Bennett and Wood were accomplished penny - farthing enthusiasts and racers .