Tour of Britain 2022

[Dogtrousers]

I was going to post something similar a day or two ago but decided it didn’t add much at the time. I think The IoW stage had the potential to redeem the race though. The terrain would support a meaningful break, the finish has the potential for minor classic status and the visuals of the run along the Military Road would make for some fine television.

I enjoyed watching the Carlton Bank climb, and how effortlessly they ascended.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Hmph. The whole thing has been cancelled. https://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/statement-thursday-8-september/

I was quite seriously considering going to the IoW stage, but other things got in the way. Glad I didn't decide to go now.

FFS.

 

[Adam4868]

Happy days for Movistar who will be glad of the points....a wins a win 🙄
"Therefore, the final standings will be taken following the conclusion of stage five on Thursday 8 September. The winner of the AJ Bell Tour of Britain 2022 will be Gonzalo Serrano (Movistar Team)."

 

[rualexander]

Given they rely on police Motos I'm guessing that the decision was taken for them - most will be needed in London for the next 10 days.

Are all the police Motos on the race from London?
I doubt it.
And in any case the actual police Motos are a minority of the road closure Motos, most are non police National Escort Group.
I didn't count them but I'd guess around 20 police Motos on the race.

 

[Jameshow]

I’m going too…I’m trying to persuade my dad to get an eBike so we are going to rent them together. The plan was that for the morning, lunch at a cafe and then the race.

Enjoy, my sad has a couple of Stokes which curtailed his cycling career. Ebikes are great for increasing cycling longevity.

 

[Shadow]

Oh FFS! Unless there’s an issue with policing, which I seriously doubt, this is completely unnecessary.

I know I’m at the border controls for NACAland here, but this imposed collective performative behaviour really grips my crap. I remember reading this article years ago about “grief policing”. I’m sure we’ll be seeing plenty of it in the next 2 weeks.

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/01/enter-the-grief-police/424746/

I’ve just let work know that I’ll not be showing up today as a mark of respect. They’ve told me to get my @rse in.

I am glad I'm not the only one here who agrees with you.
The funeral is not for another 10 days. Are all the motos riding around the country(ies) between London and Balmoral from now til then controlling crowds?

Glad they told you to get to work @Bollo, always did think you were a lazy barsteward. At least you get monday week off. Just imagine how empty the roads will be round your neck of the woods, a great time to go for a ride. Ordinarily, would be happy to join you but sadly shall be out of the country!

 

[Shadow]

The terrain would support a meaningful break, the finish has the potential for minor classic status and the visuals of the run along the Military Road would make for some fine television.

This is getting very worrying - I am in total agreement with you, again!
I was really looking forward to this stage for all the reasons cited.

 

[Adam4868]

Stop moaning it was a sh1te race anyway....Vuelta is on to console yourselves with 😁

 

[DCLane]

Are all the police Motos on the race from London?
I doubt it.
And in any case the actual police Motos are a minority of the road closure Motos, most are non police National Escort Group.
I didn't count them but I'd guess around 20 police Motos on the race.

As stated from the organisers themselves:

"This decision has been taken in consultation with stakeholders and partners in light of operational circumstances, including the understandable reassignment of police resource at this time."

 

[rualexander]

As stated from the organisers themselves:

"This decision has been taken in consultation with stakeholders and partners in light of operational circumstances, including the understandable reassignment of police resource at this time."

Yeah I read that.
But surely the police could rustle up 20 odd motorcycle riders from elsewhere rather than taking them off the race.

 

[cougie uk]

Yeah I read that.
But surely the police could rustle up 20 odd motorcycle riders from elsewhere rather than taking them off the race.

Have you seen the race ? The rolling closed road needs highly trained officers.

You can't just rustle them up from anywhere. One mistake and people can die.

I doubt there's anyone qualified to do it who's not actually on the race already.

 

[Bollo]

I am glad I'm not the only one here who agrees with you.
The funeral is not for another 10 days. Are all the motos riding around the country(ies) between London and Balmoral from now til then controlling crowds?

Glad they told you to get to work @Bollo, always did think you were a lazy barsteward. At least you get monday week off. Just imagine how empty the roads will be round your neck of the woods, a great time to go for a ride. Ordinarily, would be happy to join you but sadly shall be out of the country!

I am a man of sound opinions @Shadow. If only there were some associated forum where I could give full voice to my wisdom. 🤔. Also, that productivity gap isn't going to nurse itself!

This is getting very worrying - I am in total agreement with you, again!
I was really looking forward to this stage for all the reasons cited.

Stop moaning it was a sh1te race anyway....Vuelta is on to console yourselves with 😁

Slightly more seriously, yep - in full agreement @Adam4868. It's been crap. For whatever reasons the start list was subpar and the racing has been mostly dull. I think the ToB may be in a bit of trouble. One stage alone wouldn't change much, but the IoW had the potential for some high-profile coverage, good racing, big crowds, sensational optics and a genuinely unique finish.

I would have gone to watch the Vuelta but I'm afraid of getting my bike seized by customs .

 

[Adam4868]

I would have gone to watch the Vuelta but I'm afraid of getting my bike seized by customs .

That's usually my excuse when I go and watch races....i usually get over not riding strangely enough when we enter the first bar !

 

[Hacienda71]

Lack of quality and depth is probably due to the worlds being on the other side of the globe in 10 days time.
The race was pretty dire until the stage where Pidcock had a proper go. Other than that it's been too much of a procession.

 

[Shadow]

This decision...including the understandable reassignment of police resource at this time."

And yet, according to the FA, the cancellation of this weekend's footy games, 'policing was not a factor'.
Mixed messages to these tired eyes.