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 history of cycling. This fact is all the more astonishing, when it is known that he has had to earn his title of 'champion' in the face of obstacles which do not beset the path of the average rider.

"Taylor has to his credit several world's records; briefly enumerated, they are:

1   Mile, standing start, 1:41 2/5; made in 1898.

1/4 Mile, paced, 20 sec.; made in 1899.

1/2 Mile, paced, 41 sec.; made in 1899.

1/2 Mile, unpaced, against time-55 2/5 sec.; made in 1900.

1   Mile, Special, paced, 1:19.

1/2 Mile, Special, paced, 40 1/5 sec.

1/3 Mile, Special, paced, 27 1/5 sec."

Harry D. Elkes began riding the Iver Johnson in November, 1900, and his successes dating from that time, have partaken of a national character; for in Europe, as well as in America, he has clearly demonstrated his right to the title of "Champion of pace followers."

Elkes has not only excelled in competition as a pace follower, but has made many World Records, briefly enumerated, the most important of these are:


 * Competition Paced Records:

8 to 14 miles, 16 to 17 miles, 21 to 24 miles, 26 to 39 miles, inclusive.

One Hour Competition, distance ridden, 39 miles, 1045 yards.

Against time, paced, 2 to 25 miles, inclusive.

Three Hour Competition, distance ridden, 97 miles, 1932 yards.