A group of top kickbikers after a Eurocup event in 2002
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Scooter racing in Australasia is still in its infancy, presenting any player the chance of national glory. As Kickbiking expands, official race meets will multiply, culminating in the selection of an Australian team to compete in the World Cup and also World Championships. The Governing body of our sport is the International Kicksled and Scooter Association (IKSA). They aim to take us to the Olympics. Given that Kicksledding appeared as a demo sport in the winter Olympics, they're kicking goals. If you think yér butt's seen better days, take head. Most competitors in Europe are aged 30+ and they look a treat. Dominating the Euro-cup, Europe's premier Scooter Race for the past 6 years, KICKBIKE is the undisputed manufacturers champion. Kickbike even holds the Scooter world speed record of 103kph downhill. Marathon kickbiker Alpo Kuusisto completed the 42km Helsinki Marathon in a record 1hr 20min 3sec, averaging 31.5kph. American Dan Nielson made the Guinness Book of Records, by becoming the fastest man to cross the U.S. on a KICKBIKE. Dan covered the 2378 mile journey (West to East Coast) with an amazing average of some 170 miles per day. Alpo Kuusisto holds the following three Time v's Distance records all set during the same 24hr event 30-31 Aug 2002 15 hours 355km 20 hours 451km 24 hours 519km These feats of endurance are now taking place around the world. The page lies open for an Australian to be etched into history!
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Event: Racing in the Southern Hemisphere is still to get underway. In Europe they already hold a bi-annual Eurocup series and now in the alternate year they now hold the World Champs, the first being held in 2004. Both these events are incorporated in the World Cup 4 race series every year. There has been no Southern Hemisphere representation at any of these events, so we are looking to add Kickbiking to Australia's list of competitive sports. We have applied to hold a World Cup event here in Australia. For the latest racing information, click on the link below to be added to our mailing list. Support the Australian Kickbike Racing Team. Sponsorship and naming rights of the Australian KICKBIKE Racing team, is currently on offer. If your company/firm wants to be associated with an innovative and edgy elite sports team, and looking to capitalise on being responsible for the launch of a new sport to Australia then call Bruce at Kickbike Ph 1300 730 206 We are anticipating the first series of State qualifying rounds to be held in 2009, with an interstate competition to be held on the Gold Coast or Brisbane in October 2009 For more information on the sport of Scooter racing see the IKSA links on my links page. Latest news, Australia has been asked if it will host 1 of the 4 legs of the World Cup series in the next 3 years. News - Longest kick in Australia. Phil McDonald of Melbourne completed 230km as part of "Around the Bay in a Day" an organised Bike ride attracting over 10,000 entrants. His kicking time was 12hrs 15minutes. Well done Phil. Both Phil Summers and Bruce Cook completed the 100km event on the same day, in 5hrs 8min. Well done to all, but we would love to have some other crazy characters join us next year.
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