What do you think about an annual 'Olympic' style bike race in Wandsworth
With many people in the area agreeing that the two Olympic road races have been among the best highlights of the 2012 games so far, councillors are now asking the public what they think about staging an exciting annual event in the borough.
If people support the idea, then councillors could suggest it as an idea to neighbouring boroughs and Transport for London.
There was of course a degree of disruption so some people may not be in favour, but others may feel that the thrill and excitement of welcoming back the world's top riders to Putney and Richmond Park to compete in a brand new race, or even incorporate the route to Box Hill into the existing Tour of Britain or even the Tour de France, would be a worthwhile challenge, especially for the boost it could bring the local economy.
Please let us know what you think
If people support the idea, then councillors could suggest it as an idea to neighbouring boroughs and Transport for London.
There was of course a degree of disruption so some people may not be in favour, but others may feel that the thrill and excitement of welcoming back the world's top riders to Putney and Richmond Park to compete in a brand new race, or even incorporate the route to Box Hill into the existing Tour of Britain or even the Tour de France, would be a worthwhile challenge, especially for the boost it could bring the local economy.
Please let us know what you think
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But a great idea to keep Wandsworth in the limelight!
Like some others have said I would not make it a priority for my council tax...
It would be ludicrous to hold it in a stadium or a park - the riders would not be interested in competing, and the opportunity for spectators to access it would be enormously reduced.
It would be like running the Paris-Dakar Rally at Silverstone.
http://www.ridelondon.co.uk/
Either way, good news that it will happen.
http://www.re-cycling.co.uk/ ?
Was also wondering if there was the potential to do a local food fair on one of the commons, using local businesses as well.
Your idea on food fair for local shops is great. Just ask Wandsworth for Street Trading permits and the cost will be astronomical.Small Businesses will not be able to afford it.
Most Councils like to bend over backwards for Corporates at large events.
As some of you have already noticed, the Mayor has now announced that he is arranging a two day cycle event in London next August.
The first day will feature a family fun ride for up to 70,000 cyclists on an eight mile loop of closed roads around London’s iconic landmarks. The following day a 100 mile road ride for up to 20,000 amateur, club and world class elite cyclists will take place that begins in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and will be based on much of the route of the 2012 Games cycle road race.
Women’s elite, junior cyclists and hand cycles will also take to the streets of the capital to compete in a city centre grand prix.
In essence, it looks very much like the kind of event that Streetlifers were advocating and so promises to be a great weekend across London.
http://cyclinginyourneighbourhood.eventbrite.com/
May well be of interest to a number of you who have posted in this thread.
Let's have a Council tax in line with the national average at the very least and while we're at it, our youths' adventure playgrounds AND our lollipop men and women back. That is what the £20million added to Reserves (by developers and their luxury flats) should be spent on. Not selling off more of the family silver.
Hands off OUR playing fields and Putney common.
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