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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
11
The article argues for Australia to adopt the massed start in road races for the 1936 Olympic selection, criticizing the handicap system. It praises Winterbottom as the top rider and urges officials to ensure he represents Australia under fair, standard conditions, aligning with Olympic guidelines and French testing methods.
The NSW junior championship grows with five country and three metropolitan trials. Eighteen territorial finalists will compete for the NSW title and the winner proceeds to Melbourne for the Australian championship at promoter expense. Organizers aim to boost junior participation with hoped for about 1000 entries.
The Wellington based Bonet arateurs staged a winter meeting near Burnale with a large field of amateur cyclists. Results include Fy Blanckett and Walsh among others, while A Drewry led a six lap amateur race in Christchurch. Officials warn riders to follow rag racing rules as NSW considers a junior road championship and an Australian junior road title may emerge.
The Referee notes Opperman and Go will meet in passing events with newcomer Donegan, Irish rider, aiming for three sets of cycling brothers Denis Cyril Horn and others showing form. Darry Grant tops Baoland behind. England bound riders pace toward selection as names like C G Bailey Ray Heke and J W A E emerge in Australia.
The Olympic Council plans a time trial style race diverging from the usual mass-start format. Analysts argue this tests riders differently and could affect selection for Berlin 1936. Contenders like Milliken and Winterbottom face new conditions, while past champions adapt and share insights for future Commonwealth events and potential reforms after 1936.
Jack Chalmers died in Sydney after a remarkable life as a cyclist born in Gleapow and raised in New Zealand. He represented Win in the World championships at Farle in 1900 and defeated Ted Reynolds for the N3% championship. His notable feats include winning the special hill climb at Cantalury in 2005, a race with a championship ribbon, and he became famed in Australia for enduring years and prominent in the Commonwealth Stakes in Melbourne. He survived four qualifying events to reach the Anal, with two starts in the Warr- Tambenl.
Chris Wheeler of Footscray Amateur Club claimed a notable success in a 40 miles open senior handicap event under the Victorian Amateur Cycling Union. He started from scratch and also posted the fastest time in the Mordiailec Club meet held Saturday, marking a strong roid season effort.
The rider demonstrated his quality but suffered a one hour delay on the road after a wheel issue. He altered his machine to fit a new brand wheel, remounted, and finished 20 minutes behind Jack Arnett who set a course record.
Fentries close on Saturday next June 22. Entries arrive from Huratwike Parramatta Ashfield Bankstown one Eastwood. demand has forced tests. The state is split into 17 territories. Winners travel to Sydney funded by Malvern Star, stay at Y.M.C.A., one week to prepare. Guides include Arthur Gray Ernie Greig and Grant Pye. NSW entries exceed prior records.
Western district country clubs meeting at Wellington on June 15 decided to join the Western Districts Cycling Association with the League of Wheelmen to push for direct representation, a revival of cycling, and improved club cooperation. Delegates criticized neglect and miscommunication, noting several clubs faced scheduling and entry issues.
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