Cycling—A Gell, who formerly resided at Rushden, made an attempt on Monday at Bedford Sports to lower the five miles motor-paced cycle record. He did the five miles in 10 min. 18 secs., which is 25 secs. outside the record. Gell also took second prize in the five miles open bicycle scratch race.

Cycling – Mr Charles Clark, jun, of Wellingborough Road, at Hinkley sports on Saturday, competed in the half-mile and one mile races, and secured third prize in each event, receiving a cut-glass cruet with six bottles and salad bowl with servers. Mr Clark has only been engaged in racing for about a couple of months, and during that time he has attended five meetings and won six prizes, including three firsts.

Rushden Echo, 3^rd October 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins

The Rushden and District Cycling Association had an enjoyable time last Sunday on their weekly ride. Starting from Rushden at nine o’clock, a halt was made at Turvey. Returning home via Bedford, they arrived at Rushden at one o’clock.