VIII. Gay Games Cologne 2010

Tob e escorted by the police, normally it´s only provided for VIPs, very „important” persons. Such as politicians, top stars or even the single time trial cyclists at the Gay Games Cologne. They got their own police escort to get safely from the Fuehlinger Lake to the city centre of Cologne. As the trip back by train for all athletes would have been a bit awkward, 50 of them accepted the offer to do the 15 min ride back by bike. “I am so tired, I would rather like to take the bus,” gold medallist Kate Rowe statet. “But we are driving with the police escort, so it will be safe.” Surrounded by police cars, the cyclist could head home at 9 pm after a successful race. Overall a familiar atmosphere reigned at the Fuehlinger Lake. There hadn´t been many spectators, but the few were quite busy in cheering loudly on the German participants. Gold medallist at the age class 55 to 59 without license, Kate Rowe was very satisfied with the event. Due to the long trip to Germany the Australian couldn´t take part with her own bike. “It would have cost me like 1000 $ to bring my own bike. My host borrowed me a bike.” Doing a race on some other´s bike isn´t always easy, therefore the Australian is especially happy about the gold medal.

The Gay Games Cologne are the 5th she is participating in and very enthusiastic about Cologne. “After some difficulties in the beginning with the time taking, the race ran smooth. The Gay Games offer such a secure and friendly environment. The Games are something special.”

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