BIG CYCLE RACE WILL BE DECIDED ON OCTOBER 6.
The greatest cycling test of the year, the annual Timaru to Christchurch road race, will take place on October 6. The race will again be controlled by the North Canterbury Centre of the New Zealand Athletic and Cycling Union, the organising secretary being Mr P. C. Lucas, of Christchurch.
The race has been held on nineteen occasions, the first one taking place in 1899, when J. Metcalf, of Temuka, won in 7hrs 40min 45sec.. The fastest time for the race was recorded by Phil O'Shea, of Christchurch, who. in 1913, rode the 112 miles in the record time of shr 14min 58sec. On six occasions O’Shea secured fastest time for the event.
The prize list for this year’s race is a comprehensive one and a large number of valuable prizes are offered. The winner, in addition to winning a cash prize, will also be presented with a gold medal, and wall hold the RudgeWhitworth Challenge Cup, valued at 100 guineas. The race carries with it the title of "New Zealand Road Championship.” Erttries for the event close with the secretary, Mr P. C. Lucas, Christchurch, on September 22.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18550, 25 August 1928, Page 2
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