DawieO Posted August 28, 2008 Share Considering the abuse we put those bikes through it's amazing that WE didn't need replacement parts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Vader Posted August 28, 2008 Share Track cycling is boring. And I have quite a few mates who have tried to get me involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baaisikilist Posted August 28, 2008 Share Stupid American...! Just upset that he didn't get to see any1 smuggling potato's in their naughty lykara baaisikiling pant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canaris Posted August 28, 2008 Share BMX cycling is an affordable, accessible (hip) way to get youngsters to exercise and involved in cycling as a sport. THe bikes are simple, and affordable (in comparison to a campy kitted colnago race bike). THe sport develops confidence and bike handling skills such as trick riding, jumps ext. THe sport requires exercise and power. It is a great way to get kids into track and MTB. It is safer than playing in the traffic A natural progression is birth BMX, MTB, Track, Road, Track, MTB, Death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Rabie Posted August 28, 2008 Share Sifiso generates 2200W in his takeoff' date=' match that.[/quote'] If you don't mind me asking where did you come across this stat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted August 28, 2008 Share Sifiso generates 2200W in his takeoff' date=' match that.[/quote'] If you don't mind me asking where did you come across this stat? yeah, considering top trackies take their up to, what, 2500W? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbreath Posted August 28, 2008 Share They are still around too' date=' still making top BMX's http://www.redlinebicycles.com/ [/quote'] That's a blast from the past. I had a mate whose parents brought him a Skyway from the States. This was just as the craze was dying and we were getting too big for these things. Awesome bike. What a waste! Another very clear memory is whacking your shins with those sharp pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPWTF Posted August 28, 2008 Share BMX world cup is here in 2009 (anyone have a weblink for it, UCI or local organiser?) The bloody Aussies have already hosted UCI BMX pre Olympics to... "SouthAustralia will once again shine in the world?s cycling spotlight thisweekend as the best BMX riders compete for Beijing Olympics qualifyingpoints at the 2008 UCI BMX Supercross event. Thethree-day event will be staged on a 310-metre indoor track, being builtwith 200 truckloads of sand and clay at Adelaide Showgrounds in arecord 60 hours. Together with the Australian BMX Championships, being held the following weekend, the events are expected to attract 3000 visitors and generate $3 million for the State?s economy. TourismMinister Jane Lomax-Smith joined with UCI BMX Commission president AbeSchneider today to preview the track ahead of heats later today. DrLomax-Smith says the event is part of South Australia?s growingcalendar of major events, including a brilliant blend of internationalsporting events."If we get half that kind of turnout and exposure it'll be an awesome time here PPWTF2008-08-28 04:16:28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted August 28, 2008 Share Another very clear memory is whacking your shins with those sharp pedals. I've got 'n 60mm scar on my shin from the pedal taking some flesh right down to the bone. It hurt like hell and I just continued on my way. Only when I saw the blood did it sink in that I'm actually hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 28, 2008 Share Another very clear memory is whacking your shins with those sharp pedals. I've got 'n 60mm scar on my shin from the pedal taking some flesh right down to the bone. It hurt like hell and I just continued on my way. Only when I saw the blood did it sink in that I'm actually hurt. Bear Traps? Isn't that what they were called? I've got BMX shins even to this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nochain Posted August 28, 2008 Share Really stupid to try and compare watts with a road cyclist.Cavendish has to sprint after 5hours in the saddle.Would be better to compare there figures with a track cyclist that train specifically for short hard efforts! Maybe Chuncky can give us an idea of the power output of a track rider? BMX'ers on the other side has to have amazing skill,think Robbie McEwen also raced BMX?nochain2008-08-28 04:29:53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPWTF Posted August 28, 2008 Share Bear Traps.... man oh man is that a blast from the past We used to line people up sideways on , like 5, 6, 7, 8 (no one wanted to be on the far end..... hahahaha) and jump them. We'd pedal like crazy down a good slope... ramp was made from scrap wood and a few bricks under the end. Remember a few very scary front first landings, almost like stalling in mid air...... awesome memories. We thought we were unbreakable, gravel rash and scars on the chin were all worn with pride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted August 28, 2008 Share Bear Traps.... man oh man is that a blast from the past We used to line people up sideways on ' date=' like 5, 6, 7, 8 (no one wanted to be on the far end..... hahahaha) and jump them. We'd pedal like crazy down a good slope... ramp was made from scrap wood and a few bricks under the end. Remember a few very scary front first landings, almost like stalling in mid air...... awesome memories. We thought we were unbreakable, gravel rash and scars on the chin were all worn with pride. [/quote'] Or you just stacked bricks to see who could go the highest from a ramp that was just 2 bricks high. The only way you could pimp your bike was with checkerd or starry pads and grips. When those mushroom grips came in it was the best thing out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbreath Posted August 28, 2008 Share Anyone ever saw a helmet off a track? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted August 28, 2008 Share The only way you could pimp your bike was with checkerd or starry pads and grips. When those mushroom grips came in it was the best thing out there. or valve caps. particularly the ones in the shape of a skull! and i preferred those oakley b1-b grips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortLegs Posted August 28, 2008 Share Track cycling is boring. And I have quite a few mates who have tried to get me involved. And by not getting involved you're missing out on the most adrenaline inducing discipline the sport of cycling can attest (BMX is close). Don't knock it TILL you've tried it, and don't be ashamed to admit you're too scared to give it a bash, you wouldn't be the first or the last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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