The sun is shining, the snow is melting. Could spring be in the air? Mountain biking enthusiasts everywhere, from Alaska to Maine, see this transitional season as a time of deep reflection: “Should I buy a new bike or refurbish the old?â€
Our faltering economy would love for you to buy new but that assumes that your bank account is flush with ducats. If it’s not, give your bike an upgrade … More info
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What is it?
An international powerboat championship in which adrenalin-filled teams of two, comprising a pilot and co-pilot, negotiate a 200 metres x 400m “M†circuit. It was born in 1980s South Africa, where amateurs took advantage of huge offshore surf to drive motorised, inflatable lifeboats. It has since expanded hugely to incorporate dozens of other countries.
What are the boats like?
The original boats were little more than lifesaving, single-hull craft that had to be capable of dealing with both calm waters and surf. In harsh conditions the boats have to resist powerful buffeting and often end up perpendicular to the sea. Over two decades, the technology has evolved hugely. Today’s boats plane across water, allowing their hulls to ride on an air-bubble cushion which … More info
Cougar Marine which produced the first successful offshore powerboat racing catamaran, introduced at the Swanage 80 race in 1969, is to celebrate its 40th anniversary in June with a ‘Beach Ball’ open to all owning Cougar race boats, both old and new.
The event will take place on May 30th …Â More info
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San Diego crowds don’t disappoint Armstrong, Tour of California cyclists
In a Rancho Bernardo parking lot, children climbed on their parents’shoulders, straining to catch a glimpse of Lance Armstrong.
On the zig-zag climb along Palomar Mountain, one man dressed as the pope, sprinkling cyclists with water. And on the sprint home in downtown Escondido, spectators lined five and six deep for blocks. Others watched atop buildings.
It took four years for the Amgen Tour of California to wind its way south to San Diego County. From all indications yesterday, it was a rousing success. …Â More info