The Mauli Ola Foundation, a public non-profit organization dedicated to assisting those with genetic diseases, recently held its first CF Surf Experience Day event of 2009 to aid children and young adults with Cystic Fibrosis. The day was dedicated to those affected by CF with free surf lessons, support and fun. The event was held on May 16th at Cowell’s Beach.
For this event, MOF teamed up with 2009 Pacific Tour Title sponsor Flexfit Hats, Richard Schmidt Surf Camp, Ambry Genetics and The Mint Gallery. Professional surfers Shawn “Barney” Barron, Randy Bonds, Tyler Smith, Mark “Scabs” Gabriel and Tyler Fox came down to share their talent and time to assist the effort. The surf students were primarily from Stanford University Hospital and Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital. All participants received a MOF custom hat provided by Flexfit and event Surf Experience tee shirt. Ambry Genetics also had a Certified Genetic Counselor on site to answer any questions about CF for the public…Â Details
The events are shorter, the TV exposure is greater, and the competition is stiffer.
Chad Reed, though, is returning to the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship because of what he lacks, not what the series has gained.
“It’s always been my weakest link,” the two-time Supercross champion says. “I’m just looking for my first win. I feel I can win the championship.”
The return of Reed, who hasn’t raced a full motocross season since 2006, is a boon for the series, which rides a wave heading into Sunday’s season opener at Glen Helen Raceway in Devore, Calif …Â Details
YOU want to junk the car, but you’re just too lazy to cycle.
Then this might just be the answer – the world’s fastest electric bike.
Already hugely popular in China, electric bikes are now available in the UK.
Strict rules governing vehicles in the UK mean they can not go faster than 15 mph on a public road or they will require road tax.
So although a special ‘boost’ button is available to rocket you to a top speed of…Â Details Pictures & Video
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A week chock full of Euro racing action, with the who’s who of cyclocross in Europe putting their pride on the line: Al and Nys go head to head for the second week in a row, Vos continues consistent string of results, Lars Boom winds up his season, lots of excitement at the Olympia’s Tour, and much more!
Thijs Al Gets Revenge on Sven Nys at Stappenbelt Rabobank Trophy
The tides that delivered Sven Nys to victory last weekend in Averbode at the Benelux Championships turned in the favor of Thijs Al, the man who finished runner up to Nys a week prior. At this weekend’s Stappenbelt Rabobank Trophy in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, Thijs Al took a 1:10 win over Nys, highlighting an all-cyclocross podium… Details