Rotifer
09-30-02, 04:15 PM
Did anyone else see this (http://www.velonews.com/news/fea/3092.0.html) article? How 'bout cross without barriers? I know Racerx would go for that (ha ha).
Cyclocross - Cross Without Barriers
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sscyco
09-30-02, 06:15 PM
I love cross - I hate barriers - If cross didn't have barriers, I'd hate cross - go figure.
Rotifer
09-30-02, 09:51 PM
I liked the fact that the barriers at our race were anchored (on the run-ups).
sscyco
10-01-02, 08:23 AM
Originally posted by Rotifer
I liked the fact that the barriers at our race were anchored (on the run-ups).
You wouldn't like them as much if you ran into one - like I did (oops).
I liked the fact that the barriers at our race were anchored (on the run-ups).
You wouldn't like them as much if you ran into one - like I did (oops).
Alan Perkins
10-01-02, 09:38 AM
I wish I was trick enough to hop the bastards.....I'm scared to death I'd miss and not only kill myself but be the laughing stock of the day.
Rich
10-02-02, 01:51 AM
I think Cross without barriers would be pretty weird..almost like road racing!!! :eek:
Especially after I've prefected my getting off the bike and jumping back on again...bloody typical!
Hehe
Rich
Especially after I've prefected my getting off the bike and jumping back on again...bloody typical!
Hehe
Rich
Rotifer
10-02-02, 09:39 AM
Recently accepted into Kent Constabulary
You are going to be a copper Rich? Do they have bike cops in Kent? Do British cops have an equivalent to PBA (http://www.ahherald.com/window_redbank/wrb010621_great_cop.htm) cards? :D
You are going to be a copper Rich? Do they have bike cops in Kent? Do British cops have an equivalent to PBA (http://www.ahherald.com/window_redbank/wrb010621_great_cop.htm) cards? :D
Rich
10-03-02, 02:57 AM
Well,
It's funny you should say...they have bike cops in London, and also Surrey, but as far as I know none in Kent!
I went to a local fair about bike saftey just a walk away from work one lunchtime, and the London City Bike Police were there with all their gear.
I asked their advice about setting up a patrol in Kent and they seemed very helpful...even offering to pass over their reports on how the project was progressing.
The only problem I could see is that a bike patrol in Kent wouldn't be as effective as one in a city...what with distribution being a problem in a rural setting and the area that needs coverage. Still, it'd look good if I offered to look into setting one up..eh.
All I need now is a flashing blue light on my helmet and I'd be set :D
Rich
It's funny you should say...they have bike cops in London, and also Surrey, but as far as I know none in Kent!
I went to a local fair about bike saftey just a walk away from work one lunchtime, and the London City Bike Police were there with all their gear.
I asked their advice about setting up a patrol in Kent and they seemed very helpful...even offering to pass over their reports on how the project was progressing.
The only problem I could see is that a bike patrol in Kent wouldn't be as effective as one in a city...what with distribution being a problem in a rural setting and the area that needs coverage. Still, it'd look good if I offered to look into setting one up..eh.
All I need now is a flashing blue light on my helmet and I'd be set :D
Rich
Rotifer
10-03-02, 09:37 AM
The cops here use the Niterider Digital Patrol (http://www.niterider.com/products/law_digpatrol02.html). I imagine the fellows in London had something similar. The lights flash alternately and the siren is piercing. This is a rural area, bikes are used primarily for patrolling sporting events, fairs, concerts and such.
RacerX
10-03-02, 12:41 PM
Originally posted by Rotifer
Did anyone else see this (http://www.velonews.com/news/fea/3092.0.html) article? How 'bout cross without barriers? I know Racerx would go for that (ha ha).
Ha! For the record I love barriers, run-ups and technical sections
Did anyone else see this (http://www.velonews.com/news/fea/3092.0.html) article? How 'bout cross without barriers? I know Racerx would go for that (ha ha).
Ha! For the record I love barriers, run-ups and technical sections
Rotifer
10-03-02, 01:13 PM
I thought you would have a little stronger reaction than that. :D It wouldn't even be the same sport, I think you could have ridden every run-up in our race with a mountain bike (were the course dry) had there not been any barriers. Like the man said, short track cross country.