MOTOR-CYCLING

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 21991, 15 January 1937, Page 7

MOTOR-CYCLING

CANTERBURY AUTO-CYCLE CLUB The club's first social event of the year will be the evening pillion trial on Wednesday, January 20. The event will take the form of a time trial, and competitors will be required to journey from Christchurch to Woodend beach at a predetermined average speed, but without the help of watch or speedometer. • The start will be at Swindley's garage, Oxford terrace, at 7 p.m., and post entries will be received up to the time of starting. Full information can be obtained from the organiser, Mr T. R. McCleary, or officials of the club. This novel trial is creating much interest, and it is hoped that all members and friends will attend.

PIONEER MOTOR CLUB

Last Tuesday was the opening of the Pioneer Motor Club's season, the first outing being a successful evening social trial to the Sign of the Bellbird, Kennedy's Bush. The trial, a simple time event with one easy observed section, attracted a good entry, the winner being E. Diehl, who was 10 seconds out in the trip of seven and three-quarter miles. G. Bennett was second with an error of 25 seconds and L, Cooks, was third with an error of 50 seconds. During the evening cards were played, and before the party left Mrs Gilby, wife of the proprietor, gave a demonstration of spinning on a •manually-operated wheel. A special committee meeting will be held on Monday next to discuss the Ashburton rally on January 31.