Fred Wood (of England) comes a cropper c. 1896.
Preece, A. E. (Alfred Ernest), 1863-1946.
In 1879 pioneer cycling enthusiasts formed the Pioneer Bicycle Club to foster 'the new and exciting sport of bicycle racing' and to cater for sportsmen from all around the South Island interested in cycling. In 1889 the club amalgamated with the Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club, also founded in 1879, to form the Pioneer Amateur Bicycle & Athletic Club. In 1933 the name of the club reverted to the Pioneer Amateur Sports Club. The club was disbanded in 1968 and the club building on Gloucester Street was eventually demolished to make way for the then new Central Library.
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