CYCLING

Southland Times, Issue 25312, 15 June 1935, Page 18

CYCLING

(By

“Wheelman.”)

Coming Events.

June 22: Official opening club run 2.30

June 29: Opening event of the 1935 season, Roslyn—Myross Bush 17-

mile, 2.30 p.m July 6: Roslyn Bush and return, 17mile Avon Cup series. July 13: Kennington and return, 10mile Avon Cup series. July 20: Woodlands—Rakauhauka, 27mile Avon Cup series. July 27: Rimu —Woodlands and return, 26 miles. August 3: Mabel Bush and return, 30 miles. August 10: Winton and return, 42 miles. August 17: Woodlands—Rakahauka, (time trial), 27 miles. August 24.—Seaward Downs-Edendale and return, 52 miles. August 31: Gore— Invercargill, 40 miles. September 7: Free. September 14: Seaward Downs—Edendale 52 miles and return (combined South Island and Southland championship). : Tour De Southland. LOCAL TOPICS. On Tuesday evening the local club held an open meeting, there being a large attendance of members and officials. The club captain reported that the official club run next Saturday would be over a distance of about 15 miles. An invitation was extended to new members, officials and the general public to attend this function. The social committee gave a comprehensive report stating that combined dances would be staged with the Collegiate Women’s Hockey Club and that other dances had been arranged. The next open meeting will be held on June 25, while the executive will meet on Tuesday, June 18. NEW MEMBERS. A, Drury has done a fair amount of solo cycling, on one occasion journeying to Dunedin. These. rides should prove beneficial to him in the coming season. ' P. Meehan has shown plenty of speed in a number of country tours and is being coached by the Robinson Bros. This rider is very enthusiastic and this will carry him a long way to success. D. Milne has been training for some weeks and should show to advantage in the heavy going, which we will have plenty of this season if conditions do not improve very soon. Local traders’ business is booming at present. To the writer’s knowledge no fewer than six of last year’s competitors will be competing on new machines this season. It is hoped that weather conditions are more favourable than at present for next Saturday’s club run when a number of new members will be participating. THIS WEEK’S HINT: TONIC FOR STIFFNESS. A splendid tonic after a long club run or race is a hot bath in which a teacup of vinegar has been poured. The vinegar relieves stiffness in the joints, and is especially beneficial after a long event in wet weather. The best vinegar to use is brewed malt vinegar, which is brown in colour. Avoid white vinegar, for it may be merely diluted acetic acid. JOTTINGS. At the opening road event staged by the Auckland centre, 93 riders competed in the 23-mile event. G. Patrick from the scratch mark secured fastest time in Ih. Imin. 34sec. A strong head wind was experienced on the outward journey. The Papanui Club (Christchurch) commenced activities last Saturday. J. L. Richards, who put up the outstanding time of 6hr. 43min. 22sec. in the In-vercargill-Dunedin event last year, is reported to be very fit at present and will have little trouble in gaining placings from the mark of honour. An innovation was staged at the finishing line in . a recent Australian road race. About 100 yards on each side of the road was pegged off, competitors being then given a free run to the finish without interference. The idea was much appreciated by competitors and spectators alike. This innovation could be attempted by the local club to advantage.

Gordon Homer secured nrst piace in the time trial staged by the O.A.C.C. last Saturday. His time was 53min. 37 sec,, this'course being about 20 miles. First cyclist: “Has your wife changed very much since you married her?” Former Tandem Partner: “Yes—my habits, my friends and my hours." A provincial cyclist boasted that he could ride across London’s busiest streets with his eyes closed. The townie smiled. “I once knew a man who made the same boast," he said. “Well, did he get across?” asked the provincial. “Yes—a marble one,” said the other with a smile.