CYCLE ROAD RACE.
TIMARU TO CHRISTCHURCH. ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 22. The greatest cycling test of the year, the annual Timaru to Christchurch road race, will take place on October G. The race will J)e again controlled by the North Canterbury Centre of the New Zealand Athletic, Cycling and Axemen’s Union, the organising secretary being Mr P. C. Lucas of Christchurch. The Race lias been held on nineteen occasions, the first one taking place in 1899, when J. Metcalf of Tcmuka, won in 7 hours, 40 minutes, 43 seconds. 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 live hours, 14 minutes 58 seconds. 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 j winning a cash prize, will also be pre- i sented with a gold medal and will hold the Rudge Whitworth Challenge Cup valued at one hundred guineas. The race carries with it the title of ■ “New Zealand Road Championship.” j Entries for the event close with the j secretary, Mr P. C. Lucas, Christ-^ Church, on SunlanUiar
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Waikato Times, Volume 104, Issue 17493, 29 August 1928, Page 11
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