Cycling..

Dunstan Times, Issue 2087, 23 July 1901, Page 2

Cycling..

Several curious trials wi}h motor cars have been made by Austrian officers. They arranged the laying of a. military te ephone over a long distance, and permitted cavalry and motor cars to compete for the quickect perfoimance. The cavalry had undergone a special training for laying telegraphs, but were easily beaten, owing to the improved appliances on motor cars for unwinding the wiie.

'1 he well known electrical inventor, Mr Edison, recently made the following remarks to the London 'Daily Mail' anent his views on autocar construction—The ; utocar ought to have been British You first invented it in the'thirties, You have roads only second to those of France. You have hundreds and thousands of skilled mechanics in 3 T our midst, but you have lost the trade by the same kind o t stupid legislation and prejudice that have put you last in the manydepartments ol the electrical field One cannot he!p thinking that in process of time the optional free wheel will become exceedingly popular. To many people a fixed wheel will always remain the most manageable in traffic, and to all it is a distinct advantage to have the power of back pedalling down a hill - A-free wheel at option, therefore, appeals to many, and its merits need only become known to ensuie its adoption.

W. Martin does not seem to be giving with his ridini up north at Charters Towers Last month he started an odds 01 favorite in a race, and wa? not in the first two. Result- a demonstration on the part of the spectators. American Pies to hand commercing upon their champion's deleat in his nialth with Jatquelin, blame i nylor loi liding will) bad judg meet. The coloicd j;.d put it down ;o the cold day upon which the contest was held, coupled with the Sow gear he rode, whilst Frenchmen went delirious with excitement over the fine riding and generalship of tbe'r champion A. return match between the-( two crack sprimeis was down lot decision on the 271b May, vvhci majbe Taylor vindicated himself 'lhe tenth of thi contest should cone to hand next week.