Swiss Bicycle Troops

[abn deuce]

A little bit about the Swiss bicycle its history and the troops who ride them , this is a very old clip dates to the 1980's since they mention the replacement bike not being available till 1994.

 

 

[steveo578]

Probably still valid in the terrain of the Swiss border areas -at least none will fail their annual fitness run.

 

Steve

[elvis]

Is this the Swiss Navy on Patrol

[mike65]

Ah yes how to have an MV and not have to worry about fuel costs and all other ancillary costs.

 

As they state in the clip they have been used all over the world and some have long service records.

Quite interesting and no doubt easily forgotten for the more glamorous motorised form.

 

Out of interest has anybody actually got an ex-military push bike?

 

Mike

[ashley]

Ah yes how to have an MV and not have to worry about fuel costs and all other ancillary costs.

 

As they state in the clip they have been used all over the world and some have long service records.

Quite interesting and no doubt easily forgotten for the more glamorous motorised form.

 

Out of interest has anybody actually got an ex-military push bike?

 

Mike

 

I am sure that there were a lot of these at Beltring for sale the last few years.

 

Ashley

[steveo578]

There are a number of collectors who have Wehrmacht cycles and I think one or two Dutch bikes from the inter war period are owned privately.

 

Steve

[Tony B]

BSA folding airborne biycyles are quite numerous and the bigger solid frame Infantary bikes. A lot were taken over on D-Day, and promptly dumped! The locals thought Christmas had come early and grabbed all they could.

You still see a few in daily use. My folder was used for many years by its original owner to get to work.

[woa2]

Out of interest has anybody actually got an ex-military push bike?

 

 

 

I have a British Army push bike (about 1950, I beleive) and I need a few bits for it if anyone can help.

[Enigma]

I HAVE A bsa FOLDING BIKE FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS, DRIVE MANY COMMEMORATIONS ON IT. gREAT FUN THEY ARE.

[mcspool]

Out of interest has anybody actually got an ex-military push bike?

 

Yes, I have a pre-WW2 Dutch bike. It is unrestored and I have used it at Beltring and Normandy to get around places.

 

The Dutch Bicycle Infantry units were quite succesfull in 1940. They were able to move swiftly and silently. I can see why the Swiss still see a requirement for them.

 

Hanno

Edited March 27, 2010 by mcspool