[CR]M. G.Selbach Racing

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From: "Joe King" <joeking@fastmail.fm>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2006 21:57:56 +0000
Subject: [CR]M. G.Selbach Racing

I have been asked a few questions about Maurice Selbach racing exploits off list but I have taken the liberty to post this to the list for all to share. Hope you don't mind. Wish I could say this was my knowledge but it's not, all you really need to know is where to look. Maurice Selbach's first competition record was in the North Road Cycling Clubs 24 hour on 30/31st August 1912 when he did 394 miles. The "24" had a good entry of 42 and 34 started and 24 managed to finish. First and second place went to University CC members Selbach and F.G.Cook who achieved 379m. Third was the Poly's F.C.Higgins with 374 3/4m. Frank Wingrave North Road was fourth with 371 1/4m and first North Roader home. Maurice next record was the 50 Mens Bicycle he was now riding for Unity CC. This was in June 1914 in a Southern Counties CU event when he did 2.19.08. Next up was the 24 again. North Road 24 12/13th September 1919 405 miles. There were 17 starters and seven were North Roaders. This was the first time the four century barrier had been broken on the road. What was even more remarkable was that Maurice did 202 in the first 12 hours and 203 in the second half! F.M.Inwood N.R.C.C. second with 382m. Croeso Cymru Joe King Nr. Maenaddwyn Ynys Mon Wales