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Old 09-30-02, 04:15 PM
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Cross Without Barriers

Did anyone else see this article? How 'bout cross without barriers? I know Racerx would go for that (ha ha).
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I love cross - I hate barriers - If cross didn't have barriers, I'd hate cross - go figure.
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I liked the fact that the barriers at our race were anchored (on the run-ups).
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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).
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I think Cross without barriers would be pretty weird..almost like road racing!!!

Especially after I've prefected my getting off the bike and jumping back on again...bloody typical!

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You are going to be a copper Rich? Do they have bike cops in Kent? Do British cops have an equivalent to PBA cards?
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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

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The cops here use the Niterider Digital Patrol. 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.
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Originally posted by Rotifer
Did anyone else see this 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
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I thought you would have a little stronger reaction than that. 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.
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