Arnold was considered one of Australia's most successful post-war cyclists. He was chosen in 1945 to represent Australia in the 800 kilometre Brighton to Glasgow race with another Sydney rider Alf Strom as his partner.
- Status: Pending1950World Pursuit Titles
Beginnings
Reg lived in Stacey Street, Bankstown and a friend lent him a bike to go work cycling 24 miles to and from work each day. As a member of the Ashfield Cycle Club he would compete in events conducted by the Bankstown Cycle Club. As a 20 year old, he was the all round track champion 1944/45.
Achievements
Arnold's first 6 day win was in November, 1949 in New York. It took 2 and half years years of hard riding to reach the top of professional cycling in Europe. He raced approximately sixty 6 day races, winning 8 and the European Teams Racing Championship in Paris in 1952. He won seventeen 6 day races in total.
Post Representation
In Sep 2000, Reg received the Australian Sports Medal commemorating the efforts of Australians who have made our country a nation of sporting excellence. In 2011 due to his incredible cycling success he would be honoured with an OAM.