h a l f b a k e r y
My hatstand runneth over
idea:
add, search, annotate, link, view, overview, recent, by name, best, random
meta:
news, help, about, links, report a problem
account:
Browse anonymously,
or get an account
and write.
or Create a new account.
|
|
|
Iditaroad
Using Wheeled Sleds, Teams Race Around Metropolitan Areas | |
Wheeled equivalents to winter sports equipment are all the rage, with skateboards and roller skis simulating snowboards and winter skis.
While this type of equipment is typically only of interest to the X sport enthusiast or the occasional Californian, the time has come to bring the king of all
races to the urban masses.
We speak, of course, of the Iditarod. Using wheeled sleds, bring the race out of the Alaskan deep freeze and into a metropolitan area near you.
Close.
http://www.urbaniditarod.com/
[2 fries shy of a happy meal, May 03 2005]
(?) Bathurst Race
http://www.bathurst1000.com.au/
[AbsintheWithoutLeave, May 03 2005]
IFSS Dryland
http://www.wilczeec...p?lang=en&show=home
International Federation of Sled Dog Sports Dryland World Championships [Heathera, May 11 2005]
Boots for dogs
http://www.canine-s...odid=15&prodsecid=3
To solve the rough terrain/concrete problem. [rubyminky, Nov 14 2005]
[link]
|
| |
Using junior employees in place of sled dogs? MUSH! |
|
| |
How about a Showerurst, for Aussies who don't have enough water for a Bathurst?
Apart from the urban aspect, I'd say this is baked - dog-sled teams in the UK regularly train with wheeled sleds. |
|
| |
I've driven around the Bathurst circuit. It is plain scary at 70kmh, and the Supercar boys do it at speeds of 170-270kmh. That said, a 640hp V8 in a racing setup is a bit different to an Audi 2.6l V6. |
|
| |
wouldn't you need a vehicle with a more urban flavor? Like a hot dog cart or rik-shaw? |
|
| |
I'm thinking that a shopping cart, or airport luggage trolley would be the go. |
|
| |
That's precisely what the Urban Iditarod uses. This idea is perilously close to baked. |
|
| |
Definitely baked, but not WKTE. Therefore bun. And a dog treat. |
|
| |
Iditaroad is bakeable as described but for one thing:
1. Concrete is hard on dog feet and joints after any significant distance, so you'd need to use a dirt trail rather than paved urban roads and keep the distance moderate. Other than that, I'm in.
(Heather - www.skidog.ca). |
|
| |
(a bit off topic) In a wonderful book called Winterdance, Gary Paulsen tries hooking up his sled team to a bicycle for summer training. Much hilarity ensues. |
|
| |
also Iditarod huskies run best at 20below, according to above book, so California would be a mite warm... |
|
| |
Bun! I've always thought they should bring back chariot racing in empty Tesco's car parks. |
|
| |
Incidentally, Heathera, see link for dog shoes for active dogs. |
|
| |
//Iditarod huskies run best at 20below// Shave them. |
|
| |