Cycling.
It would anpear that even in the domains of road racing, when confined to firm's employees, the ways of the riders are not always free from guile. Recently a Chnstchurch firm held a race to Yaldhurst and back. One particular rider was selected by the agents of a certain make of machine, and offered £2, in addition to- the prize if he won In addition they sent out one of tho best road riders in the country to assist Then they laid their money on with sundry betting men. 1 Their selected made a poor showing. a,nd cracked up before half the journey was completed, and had to be actually pmne-d h^ts^ '~- miles bv the crack. However, with tnis assistance, he landed home a winnei, and. although subse(iiiontlv disqualified for the glaring breach of rules his suporters had collected their waaers, and everything was v
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Free Lance, Volume II, Issue 93, 12 April 1902, Page 6
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146Cycling. Free Lance, Volume II, Issue 93, 12 April 1902, Page 6
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