van Vliet won the world's professional sprint championship in 1936 and 1938. He visited the factory in Sydney to have his bikes built. This may have been as a result of riding against Dunc Gray in Olympic competition. See also List of Australian bicycle brands and manufacturers References External links Australia's Bicycle History: Bicycles Manufactured 1920–1940 Classic Rendezvous: Speedwell VeloBase: Speedwell Cycle manufacturers of Australia Australian brands Australian companies established in 1882 Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1882