These time trials were held between the bridge at the foot of Dalgain Brae, and the finishing line, which was between the road into holehousehillhead, and the left turn towards Brocklar. (At the top of the hill). This event took place in the 1920s, and even then speeds of around 100mph were reputed to be reached. A Mr Porter holds the time record to date on his new Gerard v twin bike. Entries were from all around. They would race at the weekends, but sometimes mid week the enthusiasts would test their machines they had been working on, to try and improve performance. The record was around 16 seconds.
(Details related by Chris Lees)
Medals supplied by Billy Henderson
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