>> Most motor sport's restricted to closed tracks, so why can't these cycling events be restricted
>> to closed tracks also? I appreciate they probably don't want to be limited to a
>> few competitors on a small oval, but why can't they hire a motor sport track?
The whole point of these events - they're not races - is that they're on public roads with bends, gradients etc.
I've never done the Prudential but I have done the BHF London Brighton ride a few times. In fact the 1981 version was my first long trip on a bike. The traverse of the North Downs and the final phase over Ditchling Beacon with the hell for leather descent into Brighton's suburbs are essential to the character of the event.
I'm sure Box Hill etc has a similar role in the Pru 100.
Last edited by: Bromptonaut on Sun 1 Nov 20 at 19:47
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