It is no surprise to anyone who cycles on the road that there is animosity against cyclists, most of us will be victimised by abusive language and aggression at some time.
Of course like everyone I am appalled at this behaviour but I do not believe that it is a good idea to close roads for a purely sporting event and antagonise those who are already likely to abuse cyclists.
In my own area there are occasional road race events, in the course of which riders can bunch up and cause delays to motorists. These are the kind of events where the road is not closed. In the days after such an event I notice that the level of abuse and aggression from drivers increases. Sporting events on public roads IMO, do not therefore help those of us who use our cycles as transport for leisure or work.
Of course like everyone I am appalled at this behaviour but I do not believe that it is a good idea to close roads for a purely sporting event and antagonise those who are already likely to abuse cyclists.
In my own area there are occasional road race events, in the course of which riders can bunch up and cause delays to motorists. These are the kind of events where the road is not closed. In the days after such an event I notice that the level of abuse and aggression from drivers increases. Sporting events on public roads IMO, do not therefore help those of us who use our cycles as transport for leisure or work.
