BMX racing.

[rich p]

If anyone wants to interfere with synchronised swimming or women's beach volleyball, they'll have me to deal with!

Funnily enough, I just heard on the news that they're going to be performing these two sports naked in Beijing but only if you read this post after midnight tonight

 

[Rhythm Thief]

BMX (especially flatlands) looks like a lot of fun. The last I heard, there wasn't an age limit on having fun.

 

[Dave5N]

It doesn't do it for me. Speedway without the motor? I guess it's a subjective thing on where to draw the line on Olympic events - it's possible to make a case for lots more fringe activities but as Wafflycat says the biggest travesty was to drop the kilo.

Nope. You're thinking of cycle speedway.

 

[rich p]

BMX (especially flatlands) looks like a lot of fun. The last I heard, there wasn't an age limit on having fun.

I don't think many would say that BMXing shouldn't be allowed but it's more a question of where you draw the line on Olympic sports.

 

[papercorn2000]

Why not, sports come and go in and out of vogue, "plunging" anyone?

In 100 years time, it may be that no one cycles and there are no cycling events at all!

 

[Dave5N]

I'm glad it's in. It's good fun.

I'd put cycle speedway in as well. Maybe drop the boring old TT to make room?

 

[rich p]

I can think of a few events that I'd drop. The spurious walking races for a start.

 

[Dave5N]

I reckon they cheat and jog a bit when they get round the corner.

 

[Dave5N]

Rich - one more post, mate.

 

[mickle]

Is spurious walking really an olympic sport?

 

[rich p]

Rich - one more post, mate.

I hadn't even noticed, Dave! I suppose I ought to make it a more erudite and notable one than usual.


edited Damn, too late!