34-MILE RACE

King Country Chronicle, Volume XXVIII, Issue 4607, 9 October 1934, Page 4

34-MILE RACE

WIN FOR WATSON. The largest race ever promoted by the Te Kuiti Cycle Club was run last Saturday over a 34-mile course. Nine riders faced the starter in the contest, which was also the last of the club's road racing season. ■ The first place and the. coveted McCormack medal was secured by D. Watson, the scratch rider, who completed the run in the good time of 92m. 45 sees. Watson caught the field about Ormsby's orchard, and came through strongly to finish 15 seconds in front of G. Irvine, who started off 9m. 45 sees, handicap. Both L. Gyde and R. Harford held 21 points before the race for the Boles Cup, the trophy for the most points gained in the club's races throughout the season. By arriving home in the third, as against Gyde's fourth place, Harford carried off the Cup. After the race competitors and supporters partook of afternoon tea," when the prize money and trophies were presented to the successful riders. The medal was presented by Mr. R. McCormack to Watson with a suitable speech, the rider expressing his pleasure on receiving the trophy. As it was the scratch rider who obtained the first prizes, the second rider, Irvine, received the money for fastest time.

At present club members are talking of holding track races during the summer with the idea of combining athletics and cycling. It is understood that a meeting is to be held this week to discuss the project.