CYCLING.
TIM Alt U TO CHRISTCHURCH ROAD RACE. \ The greatest cycling test ol the year the annual Tinmru to Chrjstchuir.h Road Race—will take place oil October 6th. The race will again be controlled by the North Canterbury Centre of the New Zealand Athletic, Cycling and Axmen’s Union, the Organising Secretary being Air P. C. Lucas of Christchurch.
The race has boon held on nineteen occasions, the first one taking place in 1899. when J. Metcalf, of Teinuka won in 7 hours'4o minutes 45 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 5 hours J I minutes 58 seconds. On six occasions O'Shea secured fastest time for the event. Thee prize list for this year’s race is a comprehensive one and a largo numl:er of valuable prizes arc offered. The winner, in addition to winning a cash prize, will also !>e presented with a jrold medal and will hold the Rudge Whitworth Challenge Cup. valued at one hundred guineas. The race carries with it the title of N.Z. Road Championship. Entries for the event close with the Secretary—Mr P. C. Lucas, Cliristchurcli, <>h Septemb# '22nd.
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Hokitika Guardian, 30 August 1928, Page 2
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