Middlesbrough Motor Club - History Part 1 - page 16

1913 Continued
THE HISTORY of the
MIDDLESBROUGH & DISTRICT MOTOR CLUB
PART 1 16 of 24
two “extras”. Prize for the Whist were provided, by J,Newhouse Ltd., Frank Dick,
J.H.Hill, A.Saltmer, J.C.Hetherington and J.Gilchrist.
The following programme was arranged:
June 30th Slow Race "Time V.Gears". July 5th N.E.A.A.Hill Climb,Legs Cross.
July 9th Sidecar Trial. July 12th Gymkhana at Busby Hall.
July 16th Flexibility Hill Climb. July 19th Short tour in the Lake District.
July 23rd Hill Climb at Birk Brow. July 26th Fuel consumption Trial for Sadler Bowl
July 30th Old Crocks Hill Climb at Ormesby Bank.
On July 14th we get the first mention of Saltburn when the Council were asked if it
were possible to hold a Gymkhana in September. The Club was offered the use of the
lower promenade but after it had been examined the Saltburn U.D.C. were thanked for
their offer and it was regretted that same was found to be unsuitable.
Sept.3rd: Speed Judging Competition.
Sept 30th: Hill Climb on Birk Brow, won by J.B.Craig, prize a Palmer rear spring shock
absorber. An open sweepstake on the event was won by H.V.Taylor with a figure of
merit of 3,999.1.
Castleton Bank.
Two photographs exist showing the Company at the foot of the Hill, with a 2¾
hp.Douglas, also of Danby, 7/8 hp Indian taking the corner rather wide and a little too
fast. He ran into the Bank about 20yds further on but was fortunately unhurt.
In a foreword to the Gjers Cup it was reported that competitors would assemble at
Marton Bungalow at 7.10 am. where numbers had to be fixed, mistakes on the route
cards corrected and find the man with the largest supply of stickfast patches. On their
number being called and warned ‘5 secs, to go – OFF’ the first obstacle being Slip Inn
then Leven Bank. The course continued through Worsall, Scorton, Richmond to
Halfpenny House, the rise to which would determine the condition of the engine. Then
to Redmire via Preston and Askrigg Cross and so on to Brough, allowing all to breathe
more freely and admire the beautiful rainstorms or scenery, as the weather clerk shall
decide. In a word of advice to competitors, should it prove rainstorms, smile at every
farmer and compare your lot with that of the Kaiser. If fine, sing "To be a Farmers Boy"
but don't get jazzing as motorcycle mechanism and jazz music don't blend, (No secret
checks) The next point of interest is the Moorcock Inn via Sedberge, Kendal, Crook to
the Royal Hotel at Bowness where presumably refreshments were taken. The Trial
was to resume at 4 pm. return journey being Keswick, Troutbeck, Dockwray, Pooley
Bridge and Penrith. Then on to Bowes, Greta Bridge; Scotch Corner, Croft Bridge,
Dinsdale, Yarm, Leven Bridge and the Bungalow.
Sept.
M.Jefferson, Chairman of the Committee, called attention to the recent action taken by
the Police to drivers of horses and cyclists who were driving to the common danger by