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Comment:
Sue Denham
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Dublin couriers will bring a world championship to
their city next year drawing competitors and tourists from around the
world. International atheletes will spend money on local businesses and
return home to tell many others whether they should choose Dublin as a
tourist or business destination.
The athletes from all over the world will compete on a closed course in
part to provide a spectator safe and friendly environment. They will
have city approval, permits and insurance.
And for this Ms Denham chooses to insult the entire world community
with a bigoted statement that she knows to be false.
If the contest was for
jumping lights ALL cycle couriers would be winners
The Sunday Times - Ireland, November 26, 2006
Comment: Sue Denham
Just what Dublin doesn't need: more cyclists. The
15th annual Cycle
Messenger World Championships are set to be held in the capital next
year, with about 800 messenger boys competing in a three-hour race.
"The race mirrors the way we work - the competitors will be picking up
and delivering packages," explains Graham White, a member of the
organising committee. "They are given a map at the start and have to
find their way around the circuit."
It doesn't really mirror reality, though: the competitors will not be
allowed to go the wrong way down one-way streets. Nor will there be the
usual obstacles of cars and trucks, although Sue for one would be happy
to volunteer if they need a bicycle-hating motorist to make the race
more challenging.
The main event will not be the only attraction; there's also a "longest
skid event", with the record standing at about 590ft, and a "backward
circle" competition - 96 is the target to beat. (Wonder what the record
is for "most red lights broken in one journey"). The prizes include
personalised courier bags, and bike frames, and all the organisers need
now are some sponsors.
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