AMATEUR CYCLING.

Waikato Times, Volume 113, Issue 18947, 17 May 1933, Page 11

AMATEUR CYCLING.

THE HAMILTON OLUB.

SATURDAY’S RACE REVIEWED,

(By “Byko.")

Inclement weather to some extent marred the Hamilton Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club’s second road race held over a course, of 20 miles to Cambridge and back on Saturday. A 1 though a field of eight riders compe'tod, Hie showery weather militated against fast times and only moderate clockings were recorded. T. Harris rode his'first race of the season and in company with J. Townsend, on five minutes, rode consistently to dead-heat for first place. Both riders can maintain a steady speed, which gives the hack-markers a difficult task in overtaking them.

Although the junior riders, Lentfer and Henwood, kept at their tasks, neither showed their best form, although it is probable that ydth the progress of the season they will achieve success. Lentfer has a tendency to underestimate his speed—a fault that should be checked. Murray, a solid grafter, has made a good impression in gaining a third and a fifth in two starts. He is an ambitious rider who toils consistently. H. Hyde, a good middle marker, showed old form over iho first 20 miles and did well to ride to within half a wheel of Hodgson in a dash to Iho post. He shows up well In a fast field.

Hawkins made an enterprising debut by winning (lie first raeo of the season in easy style. lie raced on Saturday in what now appears to he his customary determined style. AHdr a very successful season last year with the professionals, Hodgson rode a good race lo finish fourth on Saturday. Pedalling a good even speed and ye I retaining ample energy for .a spurt lie excels over Hie shorter distances. Placed third In Saturday’s race, Taylor, Hie sole scratch rider, showed his first-class form throughout I lie conics!. A season with Hie professionals dern.onslraled his prowess and lie maintains Ihe constant standard now that he has been reinstated to the amateur ranks. He is at his best over ihe longer journeys,