NEW RIDER WINS
Green Island Cycling Club Race Members of the Green Island Cycling Club had a grueljing climb over the heights of Saddle Hill on Saturday, the race being from Green Island to Allanton and return. , ... , „ A good field of riders reached the turning point at Allanton in a much more bunened condition than when they were despatched, and the back-markeis appeared to have a good chance of gathering in the field. . , . , R. Little had his first ride with the club, having just transferred from the amateur ranks. He should develop into a very good road rider. Results: —R. Little (9min) 1, D. Bryce <Bmin) 2 D R. Ralston (Bmin) 3. W. McClenaghan <9min) 4, D. Eade (9min) 5, K. Collett (3min) 6. Fastest time. D. Ralston (scr) 49min lsec; second fastest time, W. Whiston (scr), 49min l.lsec.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 27383, 8 May 1950, Page 8
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