We used to put kids races on at the Gt Canadian Rally - they were certainly great entertainment - for the 5-6yr olds, the biggest problem was navigation, while in the backwards race, it was the crashes. The mustang race for the 14 year olds was definitely the most competitive, and the gravel running track ideal for that competition. The wheelie competition was the most difficault to judge and the slow bicycling race was a breeze for those who could hold an indefinite balance.
All in all it certainly went down well on a one time basis, but if it became a competitive activity its own right, people would start taking it too seriously and a lot of the fun aspect would be lost. -----Original Message----- From: Simpson, Bob [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 10:51 AM To: 'OBC Mailing List' (E-mail) Subject: [obc] FW: Youth bike racing Lynda Kadey-Smith brought this website to my attention, aimed at encouraging youth bike racing. I was wondering if there is much interest in this kind of thing? Events could include time trials, obstacle races, "slow" races, coasting contests, etc. I know that we've had some kids as young as 12 years old attend the Learn to Race clinics and it could be a lot of fun. This is the kind of thing that a local track would be perfect for. Bob Simpson -----Original Message----- From: Kadey-Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 2002,July,08,Monday 9:16 AM To: Simpson, Bob Subject: Youth bike racing I came upon a website that encourages youth to get involved with bike racing. I think I remember reading something about encouraging youth in cycling somewhere in the Spokesperson as part of OBC's mandate. I thought this might be of interest. They seem quite successful. If you are interested or know someone who is this is the website: http://www.mcf.net/ycl/ Lynda ------------------------------------------------- For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ------------------------------------------------- ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
