MOTOR AND BIKE.

Maoriland Worker, Volume 3, Issue 43, 5 January 1912, Page 16

MOTOR AND BIKE.

H. Long, an English motor cyclist, has*ridden the stupendous distance of 40,037 niilos around England in ten months. This rido works out at 1000 miles a week, and demonstrates what a remarkable. piec» of mdchanism the np-to-clato motor cycle is. So great is the mileage recorded by Long that very few readers will grasp what such a record means. During the aide, 44-j gallons of petrol were consumed, giving an average of 00 miles to the gallon, 27 gallons of lubricating oil, whilst five baclc and three front tyres and 13 driving belts were worn out. Marvellous to state, during the whole ride, Long only had to repair ten punctures. The test was undertaken with a view of demonstrating what the present-day motor cycle is capable of withstanding, and was properly authenticated. • * ♦

A most interesting and artistic road racing souvenir will shortly be issued by the Dunlop Rubber Company. The souvenir will take the form of a folder (3oin by 6 Jin), depicting the winners of all tire big Australasian road races for 1911. Niotos of the following riders will bo given:—P. O'Shea (N.Z.), Australasian road champion, 1911-1912; J. To libs (Vie), winner of WarrnamboolMe.l bourne road race; W. llennio (Vie.) winner Goulburn-Sydnoy road race; G. W. Probblo (N.Z.), winner Christ-chureh-Timaru road race; E. M. Gray (Vie), winner Beverley-Perth road race; J. S. Kcenan (Tas.), winner Launeoston-Hobart road race; W. Grigg (S.A.), winner Bnrra-North Adelaido road race; and W. Holker (Q.), winner of Queensland 100 miles' teat - race. The production will he an artistic one in .three colours, and it is sure to be eagerly aoHght aftor by road

racing enthusiasts throughout the Commonwealth and New Zealand. The folder will bo ready for distribution early in January, and will be obtainable gratis through cycle agents or direct from the Durilop Rubber Company. Application through tho post must be accompanied by a penny stamp to cover postage. * « "

It is cabled from New York that A. J. Clark, the Australasian track champion, has, with Fogler (U.S.A.) as a team mate, carried off another five days' race in America.. The distance covered by the winning team was 2718 miles. Clark's engagement in the event under notic© accounts for the absence of his nomination from the list of starters in the Sydney six days' race.