Eye of the Beholder
The construction of a new park at the site of the 2012 London Olympics is well underway but will not fully open to the public until at least one and a half years after this summer’s games are complete.
On Friday, officials declared the completion of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park’s centerpiece, the Orbit — a 377-foot tower of twisted steel that gives visitors stunning panoramic views of the city. But the structure — which somewhat resembles the Eiffel Tower — is already receiving criticism from the host nation. Olympics organizers previously faced backlash over the cyclops mascots for the 2012 games, ticket policies and the bright, flashy logo.
From The Washington Post: London 2012 Olympics: Orbit tower complete and already drawing criticism
A Mighty Wind
UK cyclists and triathletes have a new avenue for bike fitting and wind tunnel testing in order to optimise their positions on the bike. Prestige Cycles (Hove, East Sussex) have partnered with the University of Southampton’s wind tunnel facility to offer an all-in-one bike fit and wind tunnel package for £799.
From BikeRadar: New wind tunnel and fitting service offered in UK
Bar Games
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Markus Bücker and his crazy team may have just invented the next sports bar sensation with his new creation named PoolBall®.
According to its website, “PoolBall® is a new combination of pool and football.”
From SportTechie: The Next Sports Bar Sensation: Interview With PoolBall® Co-Founder Markus Bücker