Motor and Cycling Notes on Brakes and a Sydney to Melbourne Race
Expert notes emphasize proper brake use to avoid heat damage and encourage engine control on hills. The piece surveys historical talks of a Sydney to Melbourne cycle race, noting feasibility challenges, cost, and potential routes via Albury or along the Princes Highway with industry support from cycle traders and tire makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlop Rubber Co
Sydney
Melbourne
Victoria
Hus Ipain
Vieberien Eyeling Eireles
Aueatralia
N.S.W
Albury
Prince's Hirzhway
Sydney Melbourne race hoped as next year prospect
The plan suggests dividing the route into three or four sections to be ridden on alternate days with the fastest aggregate time winning. Nominations would be invited from interested riders and those with suitable qualifications would be invited by promoters to compete. The idea is appealing from a sporting view and could spur a Sydney Melbourne event next year.
Also Mentioned on This Page
BUICK
G. T. White Forbes
McIntosh & Sons Limited
Phillip Street
Lismore
Essex
Hudson
Forbes Garage
Sanderson & Perks
Charlie Sanderson
Jack Farka
P.O. Box
Vulcan
Peasley & White, Forbes
John Stewart Ltd
Castlereagh of
Forbes Advocate
Music, &c
George St
R. P. Grinsted
Evrest
Willy’s Knight
Overland
Willy-Knight
England
FIAT
Lyn
Douglas Pest
Holyer’s Garage
M. Holyer
J. Bryant
Rankin Street
Fhovue
White
Bean
Chevrolet
Morris Cara
Forbes
G. T. White
Albert Giroham
Templar
Porbes
Horrie Girdham
Standardised Motors Limited
Dodge Brothers Motor
Standardised
Morons Limited
Leagh Street
F. Rath & CO. Jorses
F. Rath & CO
Motor Mechanics
Dodge Brothers
Graham Trucks
Dodge
F.C
Dalgety & Company Limited
Arthur Girdham
Gray
Perence