Sir Bruce Small: From Malvern Star To Mr Gold Coast

The extraordinary story of a man born into hardship who became a legend in Australian sport and politics, appearing in thousands of news headlines for more than half a century. A brilliant entrepreneur and visionary, Sir Bruce Small's Malvern Star bicycle empire became a household name. As manager and best friend of cycling icon Hubert 'Oppy' Opperman, Sir Bruce influenced a generation of champion cyclists. Becoming Mayor and parliamentarian for Queensland's Gold Coast, he developed luxury estates, toured the country with meter maids and transformed Surfers Paradise into a tourism mecca. This all-encompassing official biography includes over 260 stunning photographs and 100 personal interviews with world champions to political leaders and family. With detailed research from 110 newspapers, books and journals, Rachel Syers meticulously weaves together the rich and complex tapestry of his spectacular public success story and his surprising personal life of philanthropy, community service, love and loyalty. Author Bio: Author Rachel Syers has enjoyed a varied professional journalism career for 30 years, covering some of Australia and the world's most talked about people and events. A university journalism graduate, Rachel worked in busy Gold Coast and Tweed newsrooms, as news reporter to fashion editor. She has two writing awards and freelanced nationally and internationally for Time Inc. and Pacific Magazines, including 10 years as WHO Magazine Special Correspondent covering crime, current affairs and entertainment. This is her second book.