Cycling has been a part of the modern Olympic games since their inception in 1896. Originally the competition was for men only, but women’s cycling was added in 1988. There are seven men’s and three women’s events in track (indoor) cycling (illustrated above) and two events each in road cycling. In addition there is a men’s and women’s cross country mountain bike competition and new in 2008, a men’s and women’s BMX event.
The track cycling events in Beijing will be held August 15 – 19 at the Loashan Velodrome.
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The Beijing Olympic Games are just slightly more than 100 days away. Just how much do you know about the Olympic Games and their history and traditions? For instance, did you know…?

that the original Olympic games, called the PanHellenic Games in ancient Greece, were held as part of national religious festivals
that women were not permitted to participate…or even watch…the Olympic games until the 2nd century A.D.
that the first record of Olympic Games dates from 776 B.C.
that the last record of the original Olympic Games was in 261 A.D.
that …read more

Seem like there’s this email going around about getting a chance to go the Beijing, China for free to get to watch the 2008 Olympic Games. All you have to do is participate in the mini-contest they’re running — answer a few questions then send in your answer.
WIN 2 TICKETS ALL EXPENSES PAID INCLUDING AIR FARES TO THE 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES IN BEIJING , CHINA .
To participate is very easy, just view the attached photo, correctly
answer the following questions and send your answers to:
International Olympic Committee, Private Bag,Lausanne , Switzerland .
1. Which student seems to appear tired/sleepy?
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