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Post by Paulinblack on Nov 22, 2018 20:36:41 GMT
I received the following today: Following detailed discussions between the Velothon series owners IRONMAN, the Welsh Government Major Events Unit and local event delivery partners Run4Wales, we can now confirm there are no plans for Velothon Wales to continue in 2019 and beyond. Despite a successful event in 2018, in which more than 8,000 riders took part across three distances, it is unfortunate that we are unable to find a sustainable model for future events.
The event showcased Wales at its best and welcomed UCI professional road racing alongside 40,000 amateur riders, who were given a truly unforgettable experience on closed roads between 2015 and 2018.
We would like to thank the people of Wales, each and every person who took part and the numerous stakeholder and partner agencies who made the event possible. As well as inspiring the next generation of Welsh cyclists, the VELOTHON leaves a legacy that confirms Walesβ position as a cycling destination and host for major global cycling events.
In 2019, cyclists can look forward to VELOTHON events in Berlin, Hamburg and on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. You can keep up to date with new events in the Velothon series at www.velothon.com.
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Post by Rocket on Nov 23, 2018 12:15:54 GMT
So what do we think is the actual reason?
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Post by bandit3 on Nov 23, 2018 20:30:29 GMT
Brexit ? π
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Post by Paulinblack on Nov 24, 2018 8:56:03 GMT
At the end of the day everything is down to money.
I think the event was subsidised by the Welsh government for the last few years. I read somewhere else that the organisers would have needed 12000 participants in 2019 to break even.
To be honest, these closed road things are a bit of a novelty. Nice to do a couple of times, but they are so crowded that they start to become tiresome.
Glad I did Velothon Wales a couple of times, but wasn't planning to do it again. The Tumble was the attraction for me and I can reach it from home if I want 100 mile round trip.
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