September 12/97 14:27 pm - At the Show, Worlds Report

Posted by Editor on 09/12/97
 

We are busy setting up at the Canadian Bicycle Trade Show today, so reporting may be sporadic until tomorrow morning! We will be reporting live from the show and, of course, at 10 am on Sunday, Gary Fisher will be doing a live chat session with us, so be sure to check in then.   We just received this commentary from the World Championships (MTB) in Switzerland.  For all Canadians dying to know about the weather in Switzerland,  The weather has been dry and sunny for the last 3 days. The course has had a chance to dry out a bit since the rain that hit western Switzerland last weekend.  Friday 12-Sept-97 Clouds approaching from the west towards lunchtime. Thundershowers and continual rain. Temp around 25 C.  Saturday 13-Sept-97 Lots of rain during the day but clearing by the evening Downhillers will enjoy these conditions. Don't forget to pack a few tearoffs for your Oakley goggles. Temp 14 to 17 C.  Sunday 14-Sept-97 Scattered clouds in the mountains and light showers. Increasingly sunny. Temp 14 to 18 C  Monday + Tuesday ....... Sunny 15 to 19 C  Will report on Monday  Bye for now Regards  Bob Archer PowerKicK! Downhill Sport Management Alemannenweg 4 8330 Pfaeffikon Switzerland df223@freenet.carleton.ca