CYCLE RACING

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 22 July 1935, Page 10

CYCLE RACING

NELSON AMATEUR CLUB

NOTES AND COMMENTS

The load race to Wakefield and back, which was held earlier in the month, was, in spite of minor mishaps, one of the most successful runs of the season.

,T. Burn and P. McCbnchie, the limit men, were never headed. Biding well together, they finished first and second respectively. Burn’s performance, an average of 20 miles per hour over a 36 mile course, was a particularly good one for a junior. Tom Langley gained fastest time. He was due for the honour for he has been the most consistent performer. Having a lead for the Doel Shield at the conclusion of the track season, he needs only to register another point or two to carry off the club’s major trophy. The veteran, R. Evans, showed that he was still a force to be reckoned with by returning second fastest time, and may do better yet as the races are lengthened. Joff. Kerr was unfortunate not to win the race and register fastest time as well. Over-eagerness at the Saltwater bridge caused him to corner too fast and he struck the fence by Anzac Park sustaining injuries to his right hand. It is understood, however, that he will not be off the road for very long. Trccwcek tried to carry on after getting a puncture, but found the going too hard.

Pyc-Smith is a. spectacular rider no doubt, but should realise that the fewer risks a rider takes the better he is.

A length of barbed wire concealed in ilie gravel brought a sudden end to the hopes of some of the riders. It is pos-. sible, of course, that its presence on the road was accidental, and we hope that it was so. Cyclists have sufficient troubles already without having to dodge “boobytraps. ’ ’

Next Road Race The next race will leave the Post Office at 2 p.m. on the 27th July, follow the Port road to Wakefield, then round the tliyee bridges, and back via the Port. The finish will be in St. Vincent street, near the Railway station. The new finishing mark, by eliminating tho Saltwater bridge turn, should give a better run-in.

Trophies and points will be awarded as usual to first, second and fastest time. Entries close with tho handicapper on' Tuesday at 5 p.m., and handicaps will be published during the week. This race is about 40 miles. Any rider who finds the going too hard at this stage of the season should look to bis training. Genera:

The committee intends shortly to select riders from whom a final selection for representative honours in the Palmerston North to Wellington road race will be made.

The number to be sent away will depend upon the money available. Schemes for raising funds will shortly be set going, and supporters will be given an opportunity to assist this worthy object. ■ Road racing does not give the public an opportunity to follow the progress of the race. If, however, a half a dozen laps of the same circuit were made, greater public interest would be aroused. The Port, Tahaunanui, Wakatu, Bisliopdale circuit seems an ideal one for this purpose if traffic could be controlled at two or three intersections.