September 13/00 9:23 am - Olympic Updates, Norco, Quebec Road Cup

Posted by Editor on 09/13/00
 

Olympic Updates

- This is a banner month for Thomas Frischknecht. First he gets official recognition by the UCI of his 1996 world title (at the World Cup Final in Lausanne, Switzerland). Now, he is named as the flag bearer for the Swiss team in the opening ceremonies - the first time ever a mountain biker has been honoured with this role.

- Australian Kilo hopeful Shane Kelly just received approval from officials to have his shoes screwed to his bike prior to the start of his event. UCI regulations say that the rider brings his bike to the line and has 50 seconds to get strapped in and ready to start. Kelly, who pulled his foot out at Atlanta in the gold medal final, wants to avoid this by having his shoes locked to the pedals. The UCI says that as long as the rider can meet the 50 second requirement, there are no regulations forbidding locking the shoe to the bike.

- it appears that no Canadian Olympic cyclists will attend the opening ceremonies. The track riders begin their events almost immediately (Women's 500M and Men's Kilo on Saturday), and the road and mountain bike riders are staying out of the Olympic Village at training camps. We have been told that it is pretty cool and damp 'Down Under' right now.


Norco Promotes Harman

September 11, 2000 Port Coquitlam, BC. After 36+ years of dedication to the industry, Norco's Bert Lewis officially made the announcement today to step down as President of Norco Products Ltd.

Norco Products Ltd. is proud to announce the appointment of Jim Harman to President. Formerly Vice President, Jim Harman has contributed over 20 years to bringing cycling to Canadians. Bert Lewis stated "Over time Jim has proven himself time and time again to be more than capable for the position". Bert Lewis will continue as Chairman of Norco Products Ltd.


Grand Prix Buffet Anna Maria-Mosti Mondiale - Montreal
(courtesy Michel Bourgault)

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