Cyclists Maneuver Galloping Bikes in Novel Polo Match (Jul, 1934)
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Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Jul, 1934
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Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Jul, 1934
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Cyclists Maneuver Galloping Bikes in Novel Polo Match
A POLO game is seldom dull, but when galloping bicycles are substituted for the traditional steeds, the fun begins.
A polo match on bicycles was a feature of a recent cycling meet at Heme Hill, London, England.Spills were frequent as riders literally tossed their cycles about the course in pursuit of the elusive white ball.
The elongated “croquet” mallets proved rather dangerous weapons as they were swung wildly about in the faster scrimmages. Riders chose to wear “crash” helmets just in case things should get rough.
We had bicycle polo league when I was in Clovis, NM with the USAF back around ‘89. It was sponsored by a local bike shop. He got a ton of business from us repairing all of the damage the bikes took, especially replacing spokes from the mallets going through the wheels. It was a ton of fun though. We made our own mallets out of pvc and 2×2s, and used whiffle balls.
Damn! Wish I could get another group started!
Comment by sporkinum — July 21, 2008 @ 9:05 pm
But did your bicycles gallop?
Comment by Don — July 22, 2008 @ 4:32 am
we play bike polo in Huntsville, AL each Sunday at 5 pm– come play will us. Co-ed. all ages. bring sense of humor, junker bike, and cooler.
Comment by Irene Clark — August 19, 2008 @ 9:02 pm