Cyclocross, beer, snow, and ... guns!?

There's been a lot a talk about cyclocross being included in the 2010 Winter Olympics.

From a post today on Cyclocross Magazine:

"...the event will be unique for several reasons, mostly related to the requirement that Winter Olympic sports be contested on ice or snow, a rule that the UCI was unsuccessful at convincing the IOC to change. As a result, the Olympic ‘cross race will be run at the Whistler Olympic Park and will share portions of the biathlon and nordic ski courses, and will be run entirely on snow."

No wait, it gets better.

"...the race will use the biathlon's shooting venue and will require racers to complete a target shooting round at the end of each lap."

Sound intriguing? Read the full article on Cyclocross Magazine.