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July 01, 2003
BMX racing to be in the 2008 Olympics.: Would that be Radical, Dude! or Radical! Dude?
Radical, Dude! Anyone remember Junior Kick-Start (yes, I know this was motorbikes) from oooh, a long time ago? I'm imagining a similar format here.
posted by BigCalm at 10:21 AM on July 01, 2003
Seems pretty sad to me. All about the Benjamins.
posted by billsaysthis at 11:29 AM on July 01, 2003
Aww, I'm going to miss those 3-minute (first paragraph "Sprint") motionless trackstands! They were great to watch on TV...
posted by dusted at 12:23 PM on July 01, 2003
You have got to be kidding me. Tractor pulls and Monster Truck derbies for the 2012 Games!
posted by worldcup2002 at 12:28 PM on July 01, 2003
I don't have a problem with adding BMX. I do have a problem with removing two existing bike events. As a cyclist I find them fascinating to watch and also we Brits are relatively good at them.
posted by squealy at 12:29 PM on July 01, 2003
If it's good enough for the ancient Greeks, it's good enough for me.
posted by Samsonov14 at 02:07 PM on July 01, 2003
All hail that ancient Greek god, Shimano, master of the derailleurs!
posted by worldcup2002 at 03:05 PM on July 01, 2003
Why not? I hate the Xgames B.S., but bike racing is already an Olympic sport. How is this such a stretch?
posted by Bag Man at 09:50 PM on July 01, 2003
In response, organizers of the X Games are said to be looking into adding Freestyle Bribery.