In Indoor Rowing News #120 we told you about Neil Rhodes's attempt to run a marathon at the North Pole, and to row a 10,000m piece while he was there. Unfortunately, due to a dispute between the French and Russian authorities at the North Pole, all activities there have been postponed. Although Neil's obviously disappointed, he'll hopefully be able to take part in the rescheduled race in April 2006. There is no truth in the rumour that they heard he was coming and panicked.