AMATEUR CYCLING.
50-MILE CHAMPIONSHIP. The Palmerston North Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club on Saturday held a 50mile road race in conjunction with the West Coast junior and seilir championships. Twenty-five riders faced the starter and the racing was keen. The following are the official placjngs : —G. Little, Palmerston North (I4min.), 2hr 19nu'n 38seo 1; R. Klenner, New Plymouth (Bmin) 2; H. Dunlop, Wanganui (lOmin) 3; F. Clinton, Wanganui (12min.) 4. Fastest time and championship—O. Campbell, Palmerston North (scr.) 2hr 10 min 34 l-ssee 1; L. Hazelwood, PalmerBlon North' (scr.) 2hr lOmin 34 4-sscc, 2. Junior championship—A. Ludlam, Stratford (6£min.), 2hr. 12min. 9 2-ssec, 1 : R. Klenner, New Plymouth (Bnnn), 3hr 13mjn 38 l-sscc, 2.
The Auckland 100-milo cycling championship was won by D. Chalfiold (Manykau) in 4hr 39min 12seo.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 265, 8 October 1940, Page 8
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129AMATEUR CYCLING. Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 265, 8 October 1940, Page 8
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