Cycling’s governing body cleared Astana to race Wednesday after Lance Armstrong’s team guaranteed its immediate finances.
The International Cycling Union said Astana provided proof it has funds in time to compete in the five-day Tour of Luxembourg starting Wednesday.
“The UCI asked for new bank guarantees from Astana,†said Enrico Carpani, the governing body’s spokesman. “Astana has respected the deadline and can take the start in the Tour of Luxembourg… Details
This coming weekend, June 6 and 7, 200 National and International professionals will demonstrate their skills during the several sports competitions and events at the Parc del Forum, next to the sea in Barcelona, Spain. Some of the best professionals will take part of this 2 day event where the World Rolling Series (WRS) will collaborate.
Sports include skateboard, BMX, FMX; inline skating, longboard, wakeboard and jibbing. There will also be non-sport activities such as urban art exhibitions and DJ sessions.
Palm Beach Boardriders will be hosting a 40th re-union night at Elevations restaurant on Tallebudgera Creek Saturday night the 6th of June. Doors open at 5.30pm.
Come dressed up in your best flairs and turtleneck shirts with prizes for the best dressed, 60s’ & 70s’ theme.
Tickets are available at the door and include drinks and finger food and a night of entertainment with “GAS band†and well known comedian Steve Allison being the MC for the night. Steve will be supported by Lindsay Webb who is currently one of the funniest guys on the comedy club circuit… Details
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It turned out to be a ‘whitsunny’ weekend, during Hollands biggest kitesurf event on Notorious Beach in Noordwijk. This year, all the elements were right for the Kite Board Open (KBO). Professional kitesurfers, rookies and amateurs joined together with sun admirers and party people. And there was wind.
On Sunday may 31st the event started early in the morning, when kiters from all over Europe crawled out of their vans to get the gear on the beach and a big up of coffee in the sun. Although the wind started out offshore, the forecast predicted a change of direction in the afternoon.
It just gave everyone enough time to …Â Details