Uniform. Crack Olympic cyclist Sid Patterson in the uniform for men of the Australian Olympic team. Panama hats will be issued in England. Aussie Gets off his Bike!: Australian Olympic cyclists are not complaining at roughness they have found in competitive racing in England, but are ready to deal with it in their won way. In a recent event, a local rider grabbed Sid Patterson's arm and pulled him back. Afterwards, in the dressing room, Patterson warned all and sundry about the fate awaiting any future offender. July 20, 1948.