bīk-pō-lō
Noun
A sport similar to hockey, but played with bicycles instead of sticks and a ball
Example usage: 'I'm going to play some bike-polo later this afternoon.'
Most used in: European countries like France, Germany, and Italy.
Most used by: Adventure cyclists and urban cyclists.
Popularity: 7/10
Comedy Value: 5/10
Also see: Cycle-Polo, Bicycle-Polo, Pedal-Polo, Cycle-Hockey,
What is Bike-Polo?
Bike-polo is a fast-paced sport that is played on bicycles. It is a variation of traditional polo, with two teams of three players competing against each other on bikes. The goal is to score points by hitting a small plastic ball into the opposing team’s goal using a mallet.
Bike-polo is played in an outdoor court, usually the size of a basketball court. The court is usually marked with a center line, two goal lines, and two side lines. Players must stay on their side of the court, and the game is played in two halves of 10 minutes each.
Bike-polo is a popular sport in Europe, with many tournaments and leagues being held each year. In the United States, bike-polo is growing in popularity as well, with an estimated 5,000 people playing in the U.S. in 2017. It is also an official sport in the International Bicycle Polo Association (IBPA).
Bike-polo is a fast and exciting sport that requires both physical and mental skills. It is a great way to stay active and have fun with friends. So if you’re looking for an interesting and challenging sport to get into, bike-polo might be just the thing for you.
.The Origin of the Term 'Bike-Polo'
The term 'Bike-Polo' first appeared in the late 1800s when a version of the game was first played in Ireland. The game was adapted from the equestrian version of polo, and was played by cyclists in the streets of Dublin. This early version of the game was known as 'hockey on bicycles'.
The game of Bike-Polo then spread to other parts of Europe, and eventually to North America. This version of the game was popularized in the United States in the early 1900s, when cycling clubs began to organize tournaments and matches. The game continued to grow in popularity and was eventually adopted by cyclists all over the world.
Today, Bike-Polo is played in many countries around the world. It is a popular game amongst cyclists, and has become a competitive sport in its own right. The rules of the game vary slightly from region to region, but the overall objective is the same - to score points by hitting a ball with a mallet or stick.
