THE MOOSE MINUTE

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Moose

Pronunciation: 'müs
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural moose
Etymology: of Algonquian origin; akin to Massachuset moos moose
1 : a ruminant mammal (Alces alces) with humped shoulders, long legs, and broadly palmated antlers that is the largest existing member of the deer family and inhabits forested areas of Canada, the northern U.S., Europe, and Asia
2 capitalized [Loyal Order of Moose] : a member of a major benevolent and fraternal order

3 A person that likes to ask a lot of questions and take photos of BMX racers for an online publication.
 

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By Bob Delamare

12/18/04

I know it's been a while but the season ended with no broken bones or broken hearts.
We went to the indoor last sunday and we were scanning the motos for a minute!!! We saw this guy dominate from gate 8!!! First berm almost a 2 bike lead!!! He had a minute:

Moose: What's your name?

NSL: Nicholas St . Lawrence

Moose: What's your nickname?

NSL: Quick Nick, Nitrous!!! LOL

Moose: What's your current ranking and proficiency?

NSL: Nat. #18, Super class

Moose: What's your favorite bike/frame?

NSL: Redline, MY BREW!!!

Moose: What's your goal for the 2005 season?

NSL: Have fun and ride my bike!

Moose: What's your favorite track?

NSL: South Park, PA, Woodward downhill!

Moose: Do you have any interests outside BMX?

NSL: Yes I love the gym, basketball, Melissa!

Moose: Who are your favorite riders locally/ nationally?

NSL:Locally.... all the fast young riders that are the future of the sport! Nationally Kyle Bennett

Moose: What's your favorite food?

NSL: Chicken parm!

Moose: Who is your favorite group/band/singer?

NSL: Ja Rule...50 cent....Metallica

Moose: When did you start BMX?

NSL:1988....I was 4.....it's been a while!

Moose: Do you still have your first trophy?

NSL:Oh god NO!!!!

Moose: Name 1 thing that keeps you coming back to the track?

NSL:I love riding my bike and seeing all my friends!

Moose: If not BMX, what would you be doing for a sport?

NSL:Basketball, definitely

Moose: My moto is "it's all about the first berm", what's your's?

NSL: There is nothing like a crazy fast downhill track with huge jumps and being really smooth!!!

Well there it is another minute!!! A little longer for '05 but still under a minute! Even the guy who wins easily has a minute for the Moose!!! Moose Minute NBL style!
                      

~ Moose