flying haggis":1xpj01ko said:
" Should the London Marathon and similar events be moved to a circuit like Silverstone or B Hatch? " Why not?
"Compared to other sports it represents no more "disruption".
" It's one of the most popular sports in the country, and we are one of the most successful cycling nations on the planet." So what!
How can a sporting event that is spread along thousands of kms of road NOT disrupt peoples daily lives. same for the marathon and all the other similiar events. there are plenty of purpose built running venues around the country, many built at vast expense, the london olympic venues for instance that should be used. God knows how the french put up with it every year.
I've a feeling you are not much of a sports fan, of any sport...
Anyway, you seriously think the London marathon could be held at ex Olympic venues or at B Hatch or Silverstone? How would that work? Any idea?
Clues: B Hatch GP circuit is less than 3 miles, Silverstone GP circuit is, what, under 4 miles or so? It takes around an hour for runners to cross the start line in the London marathon. See where I'm going here?
As for the French (and Dutch/Spanish/Belgian et al), I was in a village prior to the TdF coming through, I saw nothing but excitement and mad enthusiasm from the locals. It was obvious that the day (and it was only a day) was the biggest thing to hit the area in decades.
BTW, check out how many attend the TdF, it may surprise you.