Boys must weave their way around these on their bicycles to a turning line and then return to starting line. It is best to have each boy tackle the event individually while a leader times him. Best time trial wins. This is the reverse of a speed race.
Several boys compete at the same time.
They must ride as slowly as possible, without touching a foot to the ground or crossing the chalk lines or stopping. Winner is the last to reach the finish line. If a boy commits any of the fouls described, he is eliminated from the race. If nobody can reach the finish line, the one who travels the greatest distance is declared the winner. Newsboy Bicycle Contest Arrange five large, clean garbage cans or waste baskets in line, each about 25' apart.