CYCLING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13325, 3 November 1906, Page 8

CYCLING.

The ten-mile Reynolds road race, for novices, held at Mangere last Saturday, attracted a large attendance- of spectators; and! the Held of competitor's was a satisfactory one. The race was very interesting and.several promising boys took part in the event. Thompson (4m. start) secured first place, Lynch (4m.) second, Foubistcr (2m.) third, and Taylor (scr.) fourth. Another ton-mile road race for novices will bo held this month, and a handsome silver cup find three medals, donated by Reynolds and Co., will be the prizes. Judging by the enthusiasm being displayed by the members of the Auckland Cycling Club and cyclists generally and the free sales of cycles reported by the agents, the prognostications of a revival of interest in cycling will be fully realised. The cycling season will be formally opened this afternoon, with the Auckland Cycling Club's annual run to Cornwall Park. Cyclists will gather at the Three Lamps, Ponsonby, at half-pa.st two o'clock, and will ride cut to Cornwall Park, via Ponsonby and Kavangahape Roads, Svmonds-street, Khybor Pass, and Manukau Road. Cyclists of both sexes, whether club members or not are invited to take part in the run, and the pace will be regulated to suit the ladies. In order to make the procession as attractive as possible prizes are to bo given to the cyclists having the best decorated machine:::, etc. The prizes will be divided in the following classes:—Best decorated bicycle, best decorated gentleman's bicycle, best decorated motor-bicycle, most comical costume, most correct cycle costume (ladies and gent's distinct), and most original costume. The judging will take place at the park. A hill-climbing contest and a slow race will also be held at Epsom. .'.The popularity of Saturday afternoon runs list season was so .manifest that the Auckland Cycling Club have decided to hold weekly run's during the present season. These* runs provide most pleasurable outings to many pleasant spots, including Papakura Valley, Clevcdon, and Hovviek, while Nihotupu and the surrounding country might also be added to the alredy long list and prove very popular. The roads generally are in very fair condition now, and meals can be obtained on all these routes mentioned. ';- For . touring, especially the hilly country around Auckland, 1 find that from a 68 to 77 gear is the best.