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lowkey
Guest
Have these ever been tried? Granted it would be an uphill grind to pierce
the apathy of North Americans toward such things but maybe it could
publicize the sport and possibly leading to a World Series of national
winners.
The North American versions would have to be different of course:
-much simpler rules Nordi Americanos would not stand for the overly complex
rules.
-a much longer race, I think, that has stages stretching across the
continent. Canada could probably manage a stage in each province, and
territory. That might not be do-able for the 50 states of the US. Perhaps
they could have stages stretching across the US in a more linear fashion,
simulating the western expansion of pioneers, perchance.
-Most importantly the tours would have to be injected with a healthy dose of
Hollywood/Las Vegas glitz and very hard sell: And in-your-face, extreme
presentation that borrows from Superbowl-type hype.
What is really needed is some heavyweight $pon$or$ willing to eat the cost
of hyping the Tours initially through early lacklustre years. Though I hate
to say it, Wal-Mart owners do sell bikes and have deep pockets. Bush might
even be brought on board.
--
'Lady Astor, you are ugly'
'Mr. Churchill, you're drunk!'
'Yes, but tomorrow, I shall be sober.'
-attributed to churchill and astor
the apathy of North Americans toward such things but maybe it could
publicize the sport and possibly leading to a World Series of national
winners.
The North American versions would have to be different of course:
-much simpler rules Nordi Americanos would not stand for the overly complex
rules.
-a much longer race, I think, that has stages stretching across the
continent. Canada could probably manage a stage in each province, and
territory. That might not be do-able for the 50 states of the US. Perhaps
they could have stages stretching across the US in a more linear fashion,
simulating the western expansion of pioneers, perchance.
-Most importantly the tours would have to be injected with a healthy dose of
Hollywood/Las Vegas glitz and very hard sell: And in-your-face, extreme
presentation that borrows from Superbowl-type hype.
What is really needed is some heavyweight $pon$or$ willing to eat the cost
of hyping the Tours initially through early lacklustre years. Though I hate
to say it, Wal-Mart owners do sell bikes and have deep pockets. Bush might
even be brought on board.
--
'Lady Astor, you are ugly'
'Mr. Churchill, you're drunk!'
'Yes, but tomorrow, I shall be sober.'
-attributed to churchill and astor