Olympic BMX

[Buzom]

the seeding runs are on www.cbc.ca/olympics live streaming right now. Sick fast course with huge airs! Best new olympic sport in years!

[Endless Biking]

Live on CBC right now! (TV)

Now THAT is a BMX track!

Hello? Is anyone out there? *cough* Hello?


DB@EB

[counterpoint]

wow - darren prokjo (or whatever his name is) and jared graves are really keeping up with the rest of the bmx-only guys...

[norona]

Very Cool

[Straya]

wow - darren prokjo (or whatever his name is) and jared graves are really keeping up with the rest of the bmx-only guys...

Eh? Darren Pokoj? Didn't know he was a BMX racer and he's not on the Aussie team.

http://www.abc.net.au/olympics/2008/results/cb/mens-bmx-individual.htm?result=s27405

Jared is however a pretty damn good BMX'er and is a good chance of a medal.

[Buzom]

Anne-Caro killed it on the womens side, I half expected her to go for the optional pro-line....

[Tom]

Graves killing it in the quarterfinal!

[tFly]

Graves FTW! Or is it FTM (for the medal)?

[Jaysin]

Graves is quick! shiiiit

[connor]

that was sick. Can't wait for tomorrow.

srsly though who the hell changes their name to Kamakazi??

[Tom]

wow - darren prokjo (or whatever his name is) and jared graves are really keeping up with the rest of the bmx-only guys...

Do you mean Michal Prokop?

Graves killed it in quarterfinals; 1st, 2nd, and 1st. I hope he keeps it up and takes gold for the MTBers!

I'll have to make sure my job finishes up in time to watch the semis at 3 tomorrow.

[Wayne P]

How the hell can they make a course so buffed? Those jumps were so big!

[JdanS]

They don't allow bikes with brakes

[Testy]

Coolest track I've ever seen. That was a treat last night, got alot of primetime TV coverage too. Can't wait for the semis on the tube tonight.

[Lady Gravity]

They don't allow bikes with brakes

actually they have a rear brake, but the only time you'd use it is to avoid a crash. i'm floored at the height of the start ramp :|

[xy9ine]

no kidding. wooohoo: (actually the us training track of same size):

http://media.bmxaction.net/1/20080126-13956.21844.f.jpg

fast track:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCwQGjoOs7c&feature=related

[Timmigrant]

It was seriously cool to see Jared Graves killing it in the quarters last night! Go Grumpy Graves!

[Wayne P]

I can't imagine the cost in building that track. Paved corners!

[mudpuppy]

The worlds track in Victoria has paved corners too...

[Lady Gravity]

I can't imagine the cost in building that track. Paved corners!

the ridgemeadows track in maple ridge has paved corners, they just did it this year

[Col. Sanders]

I can't imagine the cost in building that track. Paved corners!

When you spend 100 mil on a fake openning ceremony a couple grand for paved corners is a drop in the bucket.

[biking_cam]

That kamakazi guy is my idol!!! he should be the poster boy for NWD FILMS. I saw him throw the horns before his run.

[Trini-dad72]

Is it back on tonight????!!!!!!!!!

[Buzom]

I think it is rained out as of right now.... :(

[sheffy]

Is it back on tonight????!!!!!!!!!

It was rained out......postponed til thurs nite at 6 (our time).....unless Graves crashes hes taking the Gold...the guys on fire:flame:

[Dude]

There's been another thread started here:

http://bb.nsmb.com/showthread.php?t=114382

Maybe a moderator type could merge them.

ACC's roots were in BMX before mnt. That's why she's so damn fast. Can't wait to see Sammy Cools taking on a full rack.

[Dude]

It was rained out......postponed til thurs nite at 6 (our time).....unless Graves crashes hes taking the Gold...the guys on fire:flame:

Mike Day. More time on the Chulla Vista track will pay off.

[Aeropusher]

I can't imagine the cost in building that track. Paved corners!

The worlds track in Victoria has paved corners too...

the ridgemeadows track in maple ridge has paved corners, they just did it this year

...as does Nanaimo

[Dude]

Surprised nobody has pointed out that the UCI track in Victoria is essentially going to waste. The track itself is in terrible condition, and I don't think has been used much at all this year. The ABA track accross the Velodrome is totally buff, and in superb shape, even though it has traditional dirt corners.

Nanaimo is a gorgeous track. Extremely well maintained facility. My favorite, w/ Ridge a close second.

[Wayne P]

Our CCA track is going to be plowed because nobody is willing to run it. Seems like a theme with BMX racing.

The ABA track in town is run as a money making outfit (franchise) and thus is regularly maintained.

[Dude]

The common misconception is that ABA tracks make a lot of money. Not true. Yes, ABA is a "for profit" org, but a lot of the cash flows back into the tracks, and to the riders- specifically pros.

The tracks themselves are volunteer run. Langley is considered a "successful" track, but nobody here is making money- just blood, sweat, and tears- like Ridge, Action, or any other track for that matter.

We've briefly discussed paved berms and a new track. We're due for a new one. The paved berms add another $10-$20K to the budget, and the only way to get there is through fundraising / donation. Nanaimo had the time to pave donated by the paving company, and they bought the raw materials at cost...so they were able to get it done for ~$10K.

[Wayne P]

From what I hear the Kamloops ABA chapter are hurting financially. It seems to be a hard thing to first of all run it successfully and then make money at, especially without a population base to support it.

[Dude]

Wouldn’t be surprised Wayne.

Locally, it just isn’t a money making venture. People are involved for the love of the game. There is a popular misconception amongst the CCA crowd that the ABA being “for profit” means people are getting rich off racing. Not true. The org may be “for profit”, but each track is “Not for profit”, meaning every dime coming in gets put back into the facility.

[Dude]

BTW Wayne...don't you have little ones now? Get yourself a cruiser big man, and get yourself and the kids out to the track!

[Tom]

women's final starting right now on CBC

[Trini-dad72]

Werd. GO SAM COOLS!!!!!!!!!!!

[Trini-dad72]

Kitner, Cools, Chausson!!!


Chausson Wins... Hugs to Sammy. Sucks to go down on such a race. But I for one am proud of her to get so far and race for Canada.

[Trini-dad72]

Men's Final on now, Graves for the win?

[mtbsrule]

Graves went down!!!! noo!!!!!!!!!!

[Tom]

Oh no! Graves was looking great!

[mtbsrule]

on the first corner he made such a nice pass too

[Trini-dad72]

Graves went down. Hard too. Ah well, two American in the top three. Latvian wins.

[L. Ron Hubbard]

The women's final was amazing. It had passing, takeout attempts, everything!

[tFly]

I want to marry that chick from new zealand..

[Buzom]

I want to marry that chick from new zealand..

Your going to have to fight me for her.......

[Tom]

I saw her first!

[big ben]

The women's final was amazing. It had passing, takeout attempts, everything!

QFT

It's amazing what Anne-Caro has accomplished in her career.

[Dude]

ACC simply wanted it more, and raced a very savvy final.

If you watched any of the Worlds, Reed was unstoppable, w/ ACC in a distant second. That final move Reed tried was "balsy", but ACC deffinitely had the high side, w/ speed and momentum on her side. I don't think she had to alter her line one bit because of the contact.

Impressive. Too bad for Sammy. Seems she was a little too excited, and didn't handle her bike well off lip of the 1st table.

Walker is full on a total babe. Mrs. Dude is convinced Ken Coools must be tapping that. Kenny is pretty smooth with his game, apparently.

[sheffy]

I was recording the races and for some reason it shut off right before the finals....does anyone know anywhere on the net to watch the replays...ive done a search and couldnt find them

[Tom]

I was recording the races and for some reason it shut off right before the finals....does anyone know anywhere on the net to watch the replays...ive done a search and couldnt find them

http://http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/ondemand/?playlistId=9c09ff1e2ff391a1b73b8ac61d551c08c3f26a 02&videoId=828981102

[Gary Harder]

wow!!! So great to watch BMX get a lot of attention.
Sammy Cools, this is the women who has put so much (think of her supporting family ) to get to the Olympics ,big respect!
Scott Erwood, coming back from a injury to win the mens title in Abbotsford,then a big runoff with Alta'a Jim Brown . Scott even though he never made it to the finals still did Canada proud.
As a former Bmx track operator who operated under both sanctions ABA/CCA both indoor/outdoor the politics are very chilling.
U.S. rider Donny Robinson made his pro debut at Abbotsford indoor.
Such a great sport ,watching it on TV wow!
Go Canada Go.

[Col. Sanders]

For all your 14 year olds who haven't had your daily wrist workout.

http://kencools.com/site///mnt/w0710/d10/s35/b0277614/www//wp-content/uploads/2008/07/img_2011.JPG

[Dude]

Gary- let's hear it. It's time to stir the pot man.

http://bb.nsmb.com/showthread.php?t=114382

[Oldfart]

They're all using clipless now too. Many in XC race shoes too. Some have suggested a best of three motos format instead of the single. I think that would be better too.