Interesting world championship cx video from nearly twenty-five years ago. Note the amount of running, the MUD, the pit area techniques. and the handlebar end controls. To view, go here. Another great video from northern England in the early 1950's. The caption says 1950 but there's a 1953 Rover 60 in the picture. Look for the frame numbers, the single speeds, the guy with the rear light (pessimist?), and the river crossing techniques. Note the Le Mans-type start (the 2010 COTR event in Errington started this way). Bear in mind that this was by no means one of the toughest courses they rode in those days.
Most avid cyclists never have enough bikes but the main problem with collecting them is where to put them. Perhaps a shed at the bottom of the garden will suffice.
An interesting article by Vancouver Sun columnist Cam Cole homes in on the phenomenon of inactive kids and offer a solution To read it, go here.
Cycling, especially mountain biking, is very popular in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan and there are a number of organised races, including a full half day MTB event organised by the Dragon CC. As with other sports in this mountainous country, there is no drug testing. For example, archers take prescription sedatives to slow their heart rate and thus result in steadier aiming at the target. Many archers also resort to ample quantities of alcohol, partly for social reasons and partly to relax them. Competitors will sometimes be removed from contests if they are really drunk and constitute a hazard to themselves or other archers.
Perhaps the remaining druggies in the pro peleton could emigrate to Bhutan and continue to take PED's with impunity until the Bhutan Cycling Association (if there is one) brings in doping control.
There is still some MIVA clothing left for purchase. For those who are wondering, next year, the colours and design will remain the same but there may be some additional sponsors. Here is a list of items, prices, and what's still left. By the way, the skin suits are ideal for cyclo-cross and the winter jackets compare very favourably with others that are more than twice the price! Go here for order form.
| ITEM | # LEFT | COST |
| SKIN SUIT SS XL | 2 | 75 |
|
L |
4 | |
| SKIN SUIT LS XL | 1 | 80 |
|
L |
1 | |
| WINTER JACKET XL | 1 | 85 |
|
L |
2 | |
|
M |
1 | |
| 3/4 BIBS XL | 1 | 70 |
|
L |
1 | |
| JERSEYS SS XXL | 1 | 45 |
|
L |
2 | |
| SUMMER VEST XL | 1 | 50 |
|
L |
1 | |
|
M |
1 | |
| BIBS XXL | 1 | 55 |
|
XL |
1 | |
|
L |
3 | |
|
M |
1 | |
| SHORTS S | 1 | 40 |
| SOCKS, RED L | 13 | 10 |
|
M |
22 | |
| SOCKS, BLACK L | 8 | |
|
M |
18 | |
| LEG WARMERS SUM | 1 | 12 |
| WIN | 1 | 15 |
| ARM WARMERS SUM | 1 | 12 |
| SHOE COVERS | 4 | 15 |
| HEAD BANDS | 8 | 10 |