CYCLING.
ATTEMPT TO l/)Wlflt A RECORD. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christehurch, Last Night. The evele record for H hours linin from Ohristchurcli to Duuedin by A. llumiu on January 27, was uiimicccssfullv attacked by A. Parker to-day. Paced by a motor cycle and accompanied by a motor ear, Parker lelt Clirfstchu'relt Tost Ollice. at 5.2(1, and' though a liille slow in starting, he soon warmed to his work, and in spite ol a spill near Chertsey had reached Ashburton at 8.23. Soon after leaving there Parker was seized with severe stitch, and this caused him to lose so much time that at Winchester life attempt was abandoned.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 39, 11 March 1909, Page 2
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106CYCLING. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 39, 11 March 1909, Page 2
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