Still on the topic of cycling in London, news just in that bike polo is vying for recognition as an official Olympic Sport. Apparently, it was an Olympic sport up until 1908.
The London Bike Polo League have numerous courts around the capital and invite newbies to join in - you don't even need to bring your own club. According to the BBC, the key rules are:
- two teams of three players
- players must not touch the ground
- no throwing of mallets
- only player-to-player contact is allowed
- goals can only be scored with the end of the mallet
- your bike must have at least 'one working brake'.
For the full set, see the League's 'rules' webpage
And with dreams of increasing the sport's popularity, Mr Horwood of the UK Champion team is looking for a sponsor. I wonder if Barclays would be up to it?
Simon
hey its really great cycling Olympic Sport, I really glad to know about that I never hear about that , its really strange, nice pictures.
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