MOTOR CYCLING NOTES.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 276, 22 November 1927, Page 17

MOTOR CYCLING NOTES.

B.S.A. WORLD TOURISTS.

Messrs. Adams, Ltd., of Christcburch, have received a further cable from Messrs. Cathrick and Castley, the motor cycle tourists who are on the last portion of their journey round the world. The cable is dated Friday last, and comes from Mendoza, Argentine. It runs:—"Andes Range, second highest in the world, crossed by world tour 8.5.A., in 4J days from Valparaiso to Mendoza tinder own power, with touring equipment. Road on Chile side frequently blocked by avalanches, necessitating our clearing away boulders and often building short sections of road. Above 7000 feet road blocked by deep snow, so we rode on railway track, our chassis just clearing central track rail. Much ice in two-mile tunnel at summit, 10,500 feet, in which we were nearly gassed with exhaust fumes. First motor cycles and side-cars to cross Andes under own power without using train on Argentine side, where no road now exists." — (Signed) Cathrick and Castley.

Messrs. Adams., also informs us that two Studebaker Commander Roadsters and a Sedan, established new stock model world records between October 18 and November 4 at Atlantic City speedway. Roadsters completed 25,000 miles in less than 23,000 minutes, establishing average speed of 65.35 miles per hour. Sedan completed 25,000 miles in less than 25,000 minutes, establishing an average of 61.98 miles per hour, all stops included. The records were supervised- and checked by the Contest Board of the American Automobile Association. JOTTINGS FROM NEAR AND FAR.

The number of motor cycles in New South Wales has increased by over 130 per cent in six years.

At the Avis Racing Track, Berlin, a German rider is sweeping the pool on a British machine, a New Hudson.

The junior amateur championship of Holland has been won by a Dutch rider with a 490 c.c. Norton. During the trial the petrol consumption worked as high as 90 m.p.g.

It is interesting to note that a number of manufacturers who hitherto have concentrated entirely on four-strokes are introducing two-strokes for 1928. Some are fitted with proprietary engines, while others hare had units specially designed for them.

It is stated that a new road surface now being tested in Prance consists of heavy iron plates riveted to- a concrete base.

During June, 1454 motor cycles were exported from the United States. This compares unfavourably, with June of last year, when 1591 machines were exported.