CYCLING AND MOTORING NOTES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 109, 29 June 1911, Page 8

CYCLING AND MOTORING NOTES.

A particularly fine prize list has been issued by the Dunlop -Rubber Co. for their annual road race from Warrr.ambool to Melbourne, an event that not only ranks as tho premier road race of Australasia, but of the world. No other similar event in tho World draws such a tremendous entry—such a big field—there wore 355 starters last year—produces such a line record of speed and endurance: This year’s prize list (the most valuable yet associated with ’the great race) comprises no less than ten bicycles, £74 in cash, a £5 5s gold medal, and the Australasian Road Championship Blue Riband and Badge. The event, which is sot down for running on Saturday, October 14th, will, as usual, be held under) the Rules of the League of Victorian Wheelmen. Already arrangements are in hand for the New Zealand and Inter-State Test Races, which are held with a view of selecting accredited representatives for tho “ vVarrnamhool.’ ’

Tho 'Australian amateur champion, E. .Schneider,, made his first appearance on sll English track at Aston last month, and despite his not being yet acclimatised or in liis best form, gave tho big crowd present a glimpse of his sprinting abilities. Schneider had his first public ride in good company,/ competing in a five-miles scratch race which included such flyers as W. J. Bailey—amateur world’s champion—and Leon .Meredith, who has carried off the world’s amateur long-distance chamuionship 5 times. The event was won by Bailey by half a wheel from Meredith. The feature of the race, according to the English cycling press, was a wonderful effort by the Australian champion, Schneider, who when badly placed, made a great splint, but could not sustain it—had it been delayed he might have won. From this it is evident that when ho picks up his best form the Sydney, crack may hold his own with tho fastest amateur riders in Europe. The first long distance car race—apart from, record hunting—yet held on tho Byoqklands Track (England) was sot down for running last week, when a race over a distance of 277 miles was to be held for standard types of 15 h.p. touring cars, which had to be even properly silenced. As valuable prizes were offered, a splendid, race was anticipated by the English motoring press'.