BIG ROAD RACE
WAIM.ATE TO CHRISTCHURCH i « The longest and mo9t important road race ever held in the Dominion will take place on Saturday, October 4th, when the North Canterbury Centre of the N.Z. Athletic, Cycling and Axemens’ Union will stage the Waimnte to Christchurch Road face, a distance of 140 miles. This race takes the place of the famous Tixnaru to Christchurch road race; which event has been held on twenty-two occasions since 1899. The course from Waimate to Christchurh is an ideal one for road racing, being practically level, the roads are good, with several miles of bitumen and concrete. The big race is causing considerable interest in Canterbury and a large number of riders have already signified their intention of competing. Nominations are expected from all over the Dominion. The race will also decide the Road Championship of New Zealand and the winner of the fastest time, will be decorated with the Blue Ribband. A particularly attractive prize list has been prepared. The arrangements for the race are in the hands of Mr P. G. Lucas, Christchurch, who has organised the Timaru to Christchurch road race on nine occasions.
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Hokitika Guardian, 23 July 1930, Page 5
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