Handicapping System in Cycling Outlined as Flawed
A letter from Claude Spence criticizes the current handicapping in Lidcombe races, citing Jimmy Beer and Jack Rogers as examples of unfair marks. He urges a group or class-based system similar to A to 60 grades to ensure closer, fairer races and better overall competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Spence
Mars
Lidcombe
Sterling
Jimmy Beer
Australia
Wyatt Park
Keith Oliver
Greig
W. Preebaim
Jack Rogers
Duit Weleod
Rogers
Villa Oying Aturt
Jinving
Tunst Im
Sydney
League of Whealmon
Dia
Ali
Ommale
Victorian Cycling Meetings Highlight Club Apathy And Races
A report on Victorian cycling notes limited club support for the Gippsland 100 and a Thursday conference at Russett Street to decide funding. Mentions leaders Messrs Dickinson Menley Rogers Munro Jones and O Mara, and race results with riders Beath Frank Wannady George Eddy and Daryl Sigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Cle Daoegates
Gippsland
Temporaen
Russett Street
Messrs
Dicikson
Menley
Rogers
Munro
Jones
O'Mara
League of Victorian Wheslmen
Melbourne
George Eddy
Rishmond
Vic
Elist
Uyelt
Lefield
Mes
Wevinda
Vineln Ant AO Evans
Thaea
Muse Jiamy
Rabe Tider
Daryl
Sigs
Len
Bott-Niks Strotchies
Lithgow and Portland News Carnival Draws Crowds
Sunpox afternoon yeeling carnivals in Lithgow grow more popular as Portland pedallers support the event. Trade races draw keen interest with Barbers versus Butchers generating much amusement. Tiger McSerley, 23, leads the Barbers Brigade in a standout effort. A cyclist club forms among the two units with new uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lithgow
Portland
Tiger” McSerley
Barbers Brigade
Bhoty
Barbers and Butchers
New Zealand Notes Track Championship at Potone Oval
March 27 event at Potone Oval crowned the first official track championship. J Wade led a dramatic 1000 metres race after Byrnes’ late surge, a front tyre failure, and a high impact crash. J Wade and G R lleva contended for podium as crowds watched.
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MS. Amiateur
Avanela Pon
Potone Oval
uAbie Mites
I Wade
M. P. Byrnes
J. Wade
G. R. Lleva
J. Graga
C. Gooder
Byrnes
van Draken Gollarbone
J. Grove
Kurinis J. Wade
Fate of 100 Mile Race At VAC April Meeting
The report details the Australian Amateur paced road championships stakes and officials debating championship limits. G Pinlipta wins tie with a time near 16 miles per hour as Hobart Opperman sails toward Sydney and England, while Charles Winterbottom plans further events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VAC
New South Wales
Melbourne
Goodwins Great Rides Wins Vic Half Mile Title
Goodwins Great Rides captured the Victoria half mile title in a bold display, then dead-heated in the 1000-metre unpaced time trial. The event showcased strong performances from rival sprinters and established a tense finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic
Yuille and Goodwin shine in Australian track cycling
In Melbourne at Rettor track Goodwin led Australia in the half mile and 1000 metres time trial with sprinting speed and sharp judgement. Yuille rose to prominence with a near win in the half mile, while Bethy and Robingan crashed with him but protests failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astrallan
Ray Goodwin
Iris
Rettor
Melbourne
Inie Ceesion
Gondiole
Anerrutia
Berlin
Goulwin
Mobart
Adlis Nerkocnmance
Idler
Slomink
Vistarlan Amateur Cycling Union
Woulend
Pvesant
Dipcon Gry
N&w
Olympio
Goodwin
Sydney
Mads Goodwin
M Lenee
Parkdale
A. Yullle
Hobart
Fullley
Tanels-Tolingen
Batendon
Ley Boater
Queensland cyclists to hold combined championships and road races
Pro reinsated as amateurs. Cyclists’ union announces mixed senior junior events at the Queensland championships on April 21 with open road races set for August and September. Brisbane hosts the state road championship at Hindebers on June 2 with multiple clubs contributing riders and support.
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Queensland
Altg- Ip
Thava
Traci Championaliums
Hamilton
Sandgate
Newtown
Grishons
Ifvangporeach
Golifera
City
Komings
Cyclists’ Union
Q.A.C.C
Connell
V. Schulte
Appent
Local cycling club gears for Lithgow-Bathurat race and trials
The Lithgow cycling club readies a major State race with organizers applauded for boosting the sport in town. Notables include Pat Burrows of Portland and J Hughes, with Westbrook and Young delivering strong showings in recent heats and finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Urma
Cea
Léthgew
Pat Burrows
Portland
Atest
J. Hughes
le Rolt Theer J. Pearce
Goa
Cetire
Cycling Activitien
Jempling
Westhraote
Maggs
Organserd
Ltde
Rome
UT. Morris
FH. Climori
Hy Nolan
W. Sollee
Red Wickey
F. Annestey
J. Taylor
Maxwell
J. Annestey
Mascawell
Dunlie
Riay
Mari Yanihas
M. Palmer
Bolta
New Zealand Cycling Star Turtill Plans Dominion Tour
Hobart sprinter Turtill, a New Zealand champion and Australia team member, will tour Clifton and Carnwell areas before England. He will be accompanied by Joe Walsh and depart Sydney on April 12. New Zealand riders Alby Ralston Hubert Turtill and Harry Watson have boosted Australasian cycling credibility with strong results and representation in major events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart Turtill
New Zealand
England
Ts Kulte
Clarahangs
Dominion
Joe Walsh
N.E.W
Jeave Bydney
Alby Ralston
Hubert Turtill
Harry Watson
Australasia
Fy Caushs
Mon Sesland
Malvern Star opens new Sydney depot on Oxford Street
The Malvern Star cycle firm opens a Sydney showroom at 19 Oxford Street with a full bicycle range from the Oppy model to tiny sizes. Arthur Gray and Grant Pye head staff, offering training tips and touring advice, aiming to attract cyclists and bolster Hyde Park traffic.
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OPPY
Malvern Star
B.S.A
QO Fonay
Bruce Smarty. Ltd
Sydney Amporium
Oxford Street
Melbourne
Mide
Fot
Australia
Arthur Gray
Grant Pye
Hordleeps
Hyde Parte
Hetoma O
Local Track Meet Results Highlight Clayton Victory
Gilded met wyewh end from Hocklen to Hiverview plus back. Junior entrants from £ 0 pushed in, with Harry Clayton winning the senior road and track title for Br State. The Cmerthtarghell finished third and J Goodwin placed fourth, with Clayton clocking Weslit 2rin Gieee time. Junior honors went to CG Sailtlie Uhr “4role.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilded
Hocklen
Hiverview
Harry Clayton
J. Goodwin
Clayton
Weslit
CG. Sailtlie
Imac
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Jimmy Boer
Malvern
Star Genuine
Bruce Small Pty. Ltd
WCRI
Bmps Porromatia Distribater
Arnull Beall
Ubureh Street
Porromatia
H. Upperman
WAC
Tasmania
Jose Frente
Titanian Union
Ing
Blutton
Mrr
Nichols
Stin Tay
Poliiinmiter
Daly Woo
Victoria
Apmtegr
Hoa Oast i
Weelpwond
Prahran
Wied
Tia
LWTW
Stiart
Weathovel
Winnning Avetolla
Dill Howley
Youn
Richmond
Tea
Manon
Apie
Parmley
Conning Road
Stagon
Stee
Wally Thomaon
V.A.C
Carnegis-Caul| Mela
V.A.U
Jimioy Death
Newcastle
Ahso Querl
H. Lethbridge
Newenstie
Melnhes
Orange
EH. Vinein
Union To
Union
He Fuat
R. Ewing
Ash- Heli
Aeruteh
J. Puscue
Canterbury Earlwood
Montrim
North Sydney
Cee
AND
Portland News
Forest Courss
G. Pinlitpa
Tegort
Charils Winterbottom
Goodwin's Great Rides
Rog. Goodin
Yuille
Dalpe
Queensland News
Constarth Island
G. Be Giles
Canterbuss
F. J. Groge
Gaaterhage
Ct. Guulder
Auckland
Ree
Wellington
Burker
iWeet
Zenlander
wAll'faum
Dlby
Fenteton
Agri
Deane Pasian
Ate Ente
S.A
Ossie Nicholson
Bob Anooke
Wie
Bow
K. Langley
A. Dobson
C. Glarke
L. Toade
F. Shakespeare
la Saens
Liggins
Burnett
Dar
Tradny
Wa Hope
Lynam
Ag Bly Omelley
Aportal
Gouna
League of Victorian Wheelmen
Seman
Jantorsy
Preston
Coburg Club
Campbellfeld
Arthur Deljeliffe
Innteurs
Bidbourne
Colte
Koels
Vuald.u
Colne
Scanone
Brampton
Brampton Tubular
G.P.C
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