'The October meeting nf the Council of the Na'ional Cyclists' Union, held last Saturday, was the occasion of the passing of a new rule to deal with the question of rond-racing in this country. Only a partial blow was struck, as the decision arrived at was that in future no licensed rider, either amateur-or professional, should be allowed to take part in a road race or ina paced recor'. attempt. This leaves the field open of course, for unpaced riders, and even the licensed msy be paced in time trials so long as the trial isnot a record. atvompt. That is t" sxy, so long as.aman ina private time trial falls short of the current record he escapes. This action is already causing a gond deal of dissatisfaction among the numerous clubs that hold occasional road events.
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