MOTOR-CYCLIST’S DEATH
ADVICE TO RIDERS “I tlvnk new riders should ride in races two or three times and not try to win, so as to get track experience.” This statement, coming from Mr. L. A. Sterricker, official machine inspector Takapuna motor-cycle races, should carry some weight with young riders, arising as it does out of the. fatal accident on the Takapuna racecourse on March 26. At the inquest on the late G. A. Davidson, held by Mr. F. K. Hunt, S.M., yesterday afternoon, Mr. Sterricktrr said that he had advised Davidson, whom he described as a novice, to this effect before he commenced racing, and also not to attempt to force his machine. “I was looking at him when the accident happened,” Mr. Sterricker said. “His back wheel appeared to skid outward from the rail, and the front portion of the bike charged the rail before he could effect a recovery. I consider that he was riding too fast for his experience.” In giving his verdict of accidental death the coroner exonerated the club from all blame regarding the accident. “There is no doubt that they did their best to make riders take all precauI tions,” Mr. Hunt said. “There is alI ways an element of risk in motor-cyclo* racing.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 31, 29 April 1927, Page 11
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