straatvark Posted April 25, 2009 Share Bicycle polo was invented (1891) by Richard J. Mecred in Ireland, dont know if that is good or bad But anyhow, the Bicycle Polo Association of Ireland is hosting the European Championship this weekend. We went to spectate today, and it look like al lot more fun than what it may sound. -And actually less dangerous than the bats used in hurtling Spokes as thick as 5mm round bar. Rider size, err... that is bigger, does matter in this game, so mountain goats, keep away for once Some pics:You'r not allowed on the field if you dont demonstrate the skills: Tradisional horse: Modern horse: Hold your horses: Knights, start the game - attack: The combat: (The Irish in Lance blue vs the French) The french team is build around one oke, he can pick up the ball at full speed and keep it bounching on his bat while doding all the defenders, pretty impressive... Here he is hiding the ball with his body, while bounching it: more reading:http://irishbicyclepolo.wordpress.com/ More pics of the actual bikes and components:http://picasaweb.google.com/gert.conradie/20090424_PhoenixParkPolo?authkey=Gv1sRgCOaGm4C56OH0fw# straatvark2009-04-25 17:21:43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowtwitch Posted April 28, 2009 Share nice fixies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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