Cross Without Barriers

[Rotifer]

Did anyone else see this article? How 'bout cross without barriers? I know Racerx would go for that (ha ha).

[sscyco]

I love cross - I hate barriers - If cross didn't have barriers, I'd hate cross - go figure.

[Rotifer]

I liked the fact that the barriers at our race were anchored (on the run-ups).

[sscyco]

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).

[Alan Perkins]

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]

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!

Hehe

Rich

[Rotifer]

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 cards?

[Rich]

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

Rich

[Rotifer]

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.

[RacerX]

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

[Rotifer]

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.