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new Olympic cycling events?

While I was reading a news article about the city repaving some streets in advance of the IOC's upcoming visit, I had a moment of inspiration. Why doesn't Chicago propose a new Olympic cycling event or two? Some pothole-cratered streets could be preserved in their decrepitude for this very purpose.

Mountain bikers have technical courses, usually in the woods. How about an urban equivalent - the pothole course? Seems like a combo of slalom and jumps would be a natural. On second thought, BMX might be more suitable for maximum urban flavor.

What do you think?

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Permalink Reply by Leah on March 23, 2009 at 2:29pm
Maybe it'd make for a fun pothole-themed cyclocross course!
Permalink Reply by Chuck a Muck on March 23, 2009 at 4:21pm
Throw some cab and door dodging in and ya got an X-Game event...
Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on March 23, 2009 at 6:45pm
Don't leave out the SUV drivers yakking on cell phones or the j-walkers.

Chuck a Muck said:
Throw some cab and door dodging in and ya got an X-Game event...
Permalink Reply by Brett Ratner on March 23, 2009 at 7:04pm
Part of the course should take place on the lakefront trail, where you deftly avoid unattended children, absent minded yuppies tethered to Yorkshire Terriers and Teacup Poodles on long leashes, and teenage girls walking five across.

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:
Don't leave out the SUV drivers yakking on cell phones or the j-walkers.

Chuck a Muck said:
Throw some cab and door dodging in and ya got an X-Game event...
Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on March 23, 2009 at 10:47pm
That's the spirit! Don't forget volleyballs flying across the path at random times near North Ave. beach for a true Olympic-level challenge.

Brett Ratner said:
Part of the course should take place on the lakefront trail, where you deftly avoid unattended children, absent minded yuppies tethered to Yorkshire Terriers and Teacup Poodles on long leashes, and teenage girls walking five across.

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:
Don't leave out the SUV drivers yakking on cell phones or the j-walkers.

Chuck a Muck said:
Throw some cab and door dodging in and ya got an X-Game event...

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