CYCLING

Hokitika Guardian, 27 October 1931, Page 6

CYCLING

RAC& ROUND MOUNT EGMONT. NEW PLYMOUTH, Octoßer 24. The round Mount Egmont cycle race of 100 miles,- was a triumph for Christchurch riders, who filled the first and second places and gained fastest time, the first three men home, in their order, were - L. Fleming (Christchurch), 23iniii 1 F. A. Jennings (Christchurch) 22min 2 L.' Taffery (New Plymouth) 27min 3 A. IV. Ralston (Dunedin (lOmin) was fourth. Then followed J. G. Stack Kaikoura (lOmin); ]). Dowman, Taumarmiui (15 min); W. J. Lamberton, Christchurch, (sor); C. Preen, Dunedin (10); and H. G. Watson, Christchurch, (scr). W. J. Lamberton, who was seventh, gained fastest time. 4hrs 30min 13 4s. sec, which is lmin 2see slower than the record for the rac‘< s , 'held by N. Bellringer, of New Plymouth.

The three first, men finished practically in a bunch, with a number of others closely following. The 100 miles of bitumen road encircling the mountain was in splendid order. The day was sunny, hut there were occasional showers and a strong south-west wind. A strong field of 49 riders started, drawn from nearly all provinces.

The New Zealand championship goes to the winner of the fastest time. Yard ley gained second fastest, and Watson third fastest. -Watson has made the fastest time On a number of occasions in this race.