I hear that there was another “scene" on the road Bound the Eocks on Sunday morning, when two riders found themselves precipitated over the bank. Little damage was caused, however, as the drop was only a slight one. But it was a "close shave." as a passer-by, who recognised one of the cyclists as being the owner of a hairdress ing saloon, was heard to remark. “ G.E.” (Wellington).—Palmer tyres are generally recognised as the fastest, but for any other purpose than racing, I would not recommend them, as it is an accepted fact in America, where they are used more than in other countries, that they are the most readily punctured. In my opinion,' the' Morgan and Wright double-tube quick repair tyre is the most suitable of the single-tube class for all-round riding and for ease and facility of repair. The Mastertou club is organising a ten mile road race, the first prize being a gold medal presented by Mr Caselberg. The balance - sheet presented at tho annual meeting of the Pioneer (Christ church) Bicycle Club showed a credit balance of £43 19s Bd. The balance of assets over liabilities was £195 14s. I have not yet had an opportunity of inspecting the Osmonds recently landed by the D.1.C., but I hear glowing accounts of their workmanship and their running qualities from local wheelmen who have seen and ridden them. The following are the principal winners at the recent Sydney Carnival: —W. Davi son, Hill grove, £73 os; E. Walne, Queens land, £64 3s 6d; G. A. Meadham, Sydney, £3l; Ken. Lewis, New Zealand, £25 4s; W. Martin, America, £22 17s; A. J. Body, New Zealand. £22; W. Stapleton, £lO 10s; A. B. McDonell. America, £10; i. E. O’Brien, £lO.
