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Several of my friends love to watch this because they get to see places they have never seen. I adore spotting cities and roads like Reims/Epernay and Carcassone that I know well. I think ITK is missing the point. It's not just the sport; it's the scenery and I'm delighted viewers who don't know how lovely Yorkshire is will get to see some of those views (though God knows what it will do for the flat fens of Cambridge!).
I agree JK, my girlfriend comes Yorkshire so she be watching it, to see how much of it has changed, Tour de France is always good to have on the background.
I'm hugely peed off with it. I have to go to work in Cambridge on Monday, right across the city, and there's practically nowhere that isn't shut off. No taxis, no buses, and barely anywhere for pedestrians if they actually want to do anything other than watch the damn bikes. No one asked anyone here if we wanted this wretched thing, loads of shopkeepers and businesses are really fed up they've had to shut down for the day. Even the university library's shut all day. And to make matters worse we have to endure all of the manic hype on TV between now and then.
JK2006 wrote: I think ITK is missing the point. It's not just the sport; it's the scenery and I'm delighted viewers who don't know how lovely Yorkshire is will get to see some of those views (though God knows what it will do for the flat fens of Cambridge!).
Huge crowds ? .... where ????
Less people on the High Street in Ilkley than usual !
The "two million expected to line the route" - will be the two million who are normally out shopping on a Saturday !!!
In The Know (as always) wrote: JK2006 wrote: I think ITK is missing the point. It's not just the sport; it's the scenery and I'm delighted viewers who don't know how lovely Yorkshire is will get to see some of those views (though God knows what it will do for the flat fens of Cambridge!).
Huge crowds ? .... where ????
Less people on the High Street in Ilkley than usual !
The "two million expected to line the route" - will be the two million who are normally out shopping on a Saturday !!!
Very balanced coverage on the news. Reporters stand in the middle of all the loons who are waiting to watch the race, asking if they're happy to have it there. Well, that's really going to get a good range of opinions, innit! They can't cover anything objectively these days, it's like one long adolescent hype fest. 'Yay, bicycles!' It's an imposition that doesn't even really generate any financial benefits foor the local community, just a massive amount of disruption and a day (or two days) lost for local businesses.
Harvey Fufkin wrote: Very balanced coverage on the news. Reporters stand in the middle of all the loons who are waiting to watch the race, asking if they're happy to have it there. Well, that's really going to get a good range of opinions, innit! They can't cover anything objectively these days, it's like one long adolescent hype fest. 'Yay, bicycles!' It's an imposition that doesn't even really generate any financial benefits foor the local community, just a massive amount of disruption and a day (or two days) lost for local businesses.
Exactly ... but those who organised it will have had fat pay cheques and maybe an MBE coming up ?
... and of course, being "experienced" they will be first choice the next time some non-event or other nonsense comes along !
Just got back from the torture in the centre of town. Horrible experience. Boiling hot, sun beating down, loads of tourists blocking every street, police pushing and barking out at you like they're herding sheep, helicopters buzzing above for hours on end. It's the total intolerance of anyone else's needs that gets me. If you added up who was actually keen on this event it would amount only to a minority, yet they were the only ones indulged on the day. Those of us who actually had to get to work were looked at as though we were mad eccentrics. And now I turn on the news channel and its just pure PR. Terrible journalism.
You have to break eggs to make an omelette, Harvey - and the important thing is that we were given notice of all closures, well in advance. All large events - sports/music/arts/historic - will cause disruption.
When I lived in Rome, everyone dreaded Wednesdays - the day of the Papal audience etc. But, 'when in Rome do.....'
The alternative is the Glastonbury formula; put the event on in a rural location - and let those, who wish to attend, endure all the discomfort and effort.
However, many will have been glad to see the Tour de France at first hand - and held since 1903.
Huntsview626 wrote: You have to break eggs to make an omelette, Harvey - and the important thing is that we were given notice of all closures, well in advance. All large events - sports/music/arts/historic - will cause disruption.
When I lived in Rome, everyone dreaded Wednesdays - the day of the Papal audience etc. But, 'when in Rome do.....'
The alternative is the Glastonbury formula; put the event on in a rural location - and let those, who wish to attend, endure all the discomfort and effort.
However, many will have been glad to see the Tour de France at first hand - and held since 1903.
Nonsense. No sports/music/arts event in the UK demands, without any chance of resistance, that the whole city is shut down. Your attitude is typical: 'I like it so everyone else must like it'. People can do what they wish, but don't force everyone to endure it. @Many people will have been glad...'? Great. But many won't. So don't stick your snout in to wind them up. On your bike!
Harvey Fufkin wrote: No sports/music/arts event in the UK demands that the whole city is shut
don't force everyone to endure it
without any chance of resistance
1. No 'whole city' has been shut
2. I'm not forcing anyone to do anything - just enjoying a magnificent spectacle and renowned sporting event
3. Your elected representatives/goverment authorised the Tour on your behalf - with the help and guidance of the Police, and other relevant authorities
Sadly missed the Cambridge bit but just went into Oxford Street for a meeting (no traffic problems) and now watching my home town in the rain (only showers) but still loving the views.
I'm not with ITK on big sporting events; I love them and like watching them. On Saturday in France all the wedding guests were commenting on the beauty of Yorkshire and saying they had decided to come and visit. The boost for tourism must be fantastic.
Huntsview626 wrote: Harvey Fufkin wrote: No sports/music/arts event in the UK demands that the whole city is shut
don't force everyone to endure it
without any chance of resistance
1. No 'whole city' has been shut
2. I'm not forcing anyone to do anything - just enjoying a magnificent spectacle and renowned sporting event
3. Your elected representatives/goverment authorised the Tour on your behalf - with the help and guidance of the Police, and other relevant authorities
You're a smug little character who cannot just enjoy himself but must also boss others around. Mind your own damned business - and when something you object to comes around in the same egregious extent, let me know where you are so I can irritate you, troll.
JK2006 wrote: I'm not with ITK on big sporting events; I love them and like watching them. On Saturday in France all the wedding guests were commenting on the beauty of Yorkshire and saying they had decided to come and visit. The boost for tourism must be fantastic.
IF it happens ! (Remember the Olympics were supposed to boost visitor numbers - yet the hotels complained they were quieter than normal !)
Must be cheaper, too, to simply run a "come to Yorkshire" advertising campaign !
Bring back "Betty On Her Boat" Jubilee "river pageant" - now that was hilarious !!!!
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