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Big Bike Race
The Leopard Brewery-sponsored Napier-Wairoa-Gisborne road cycle race, which drew wide entries, saw David Watson of Wairoa winning the second stage. Strong, gusty winds made conditions unpleasant on the second of the two-day event.
Winner David Watson
Second was D. Sparrow of Bulls.
M. Clark, Wanganui, was third and gained fastest time.
Oldest rider was Ted Redwood, 54, Dan'v'ke
Willie Thompson competing
Lyn Cooper, on short list for Mexico Olympics
Bruce Brimmer
Peter Hayley
Alan Harvey...youngest rider to finish race