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BM—llll HI , .1'— CYCLING…

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BM—llll HI .1'— CYCLING NOTES. I BY A NOVICE. Lamps must be lit to-night at Aberystwyth at 7.10. The other day the Rev E. Sinnett Jones, rector of Llanddyfnan, Anglesey, one of the Joneses of Ystrad Teilo, passed through Aber- ystwyth. He was using a Mona bicycle, which he has had for fourteen months. His cyclometer showed that he had travelled 3,299 miles. For over five months I had used my bicycle without any mishap to the tyres, but the in- evitable came at last, and in a mysterious way. One evening the hind wheel was found to be airless, and had evidently been punctured. On examination two punctures were found in the inner tube, but no trace of a thorn or anything else could be discovered in the tyre. A pin would do the mischief. I want to give cyclists a hint. Many have learnt the lesson by experience, whilst others have not. I am referring to hotel charges. Not long ago I accompanied some friends on a run, and was from home for a couple of days. One of our party had a tariff of the house at which we stayed, and he said the charges were £ 2 12s 6d per week, and 9s 6d per day. Something cheaper would have suited me very well. But when I asked for my bill I found that the charge was not at the rate of 9s 6d per day but at about 13s 6d. Possibly I ought to have arranged before- hand, and then the charge would have been made in a lump sum, instead of in separate items. I want cyclists to take the hint. The difference between the tariff rate and what I paid would have purchased a couple of pairs of gloves for someone. The manufacturers of brakeless bicycles, and those who deal in them, will have to answer for many deaths when the final reckon- ing comes. On Friday a Londoner was kiiled when riding a brakeless machine down Llan- beris Pass. He failed to turn a corner and went against a wall, when his skull was fractured. The Newport County Magistrates on Saturday fined a well-known shipowner 5s. for riding without a lamp at one o'clock in the morning! By an advertisement in another column it will be seen that the Welsh Cycle Manu- facturing Co. have established a branch at lOa, Terrace road, Aberystwyth. They are the makers of the Mona bicycles, which are acknowledged to be the most popular machines in Wales. Mr De Lloyd, Penparke, had a fox-hunt on a bicycle the other day. He was coming from Penllwyn when he saw a fox on the road in front of him, He gave chase and followed for a mile or two, but Reynard got away into a lane. Mr W. H. Hollier, Commerce House, a cyclist and cycle agent, has just introduced a new cycle fitting, which has been taken up by one of the oldest and best firms in the country. From a letter received by him they intend using the same extensively. Lieut. Lloyd Hughes, Alltlwyd, has had a C) new bicycle with a gear of 160. On Monday, as a Llanrhystyd gentleman was riding home he was met at the sharp corner about a mile this side the village by a Llanoo cyclist, and there was a collision, when both bikes were injured, and had to be taken to the hospital for repairs. A peculiar mishap occurred at Pontrhydy- groes the other day. As a cyclist was passing through the village his bike passed close to a dog belonging to Mr Joseph Morgan, reliev- ing officer, and the animal's tail got into the wheel, and there was an entanglement, and the rider was thrown but was not seriously hurt. When that dog now sees a bike he runs away. I have often wished to have a. run on a dark night, and on Monday my wish was gratified. I had occasion to make a call, five miles in the country, and when I started for home it was quite dark. For a couple of miles the novelty was almost fascinating, but afterwards the necessity of keeping continual watch became a strain, and I was rather glad to reach the end of my journey. A most successful gymkhana was held at Lovesgrove on Tuesday week. There was no lack of competitors for the various races, which were both amusing and effective. The chief attraction was the musical ride, a most graceful performance, the various and intri- cate figures being most admirably and skilfully executed by the eight ladies and gentlemen who took part in it. The last item on the programme was a show of floral- decked bicycles. Here the judge's task was an easy one, as the exquisitely carried out design in blue and pink hydrangea was universally and deservedly awarded the first prize. Mr L. J. Roberts and Mr R. E. Hughes have had a cycling tour in Ireland. Mr Thomas visits some of the local schools on his bike.

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