Subject: RE: Grand Haven Tri Shermbelle - 2008-02-21 3:35 PM
rottieguy - 2008-02-06 8:40 PM From what I've read over at ST it was the simple fact that a 56 mile bike course presents alot more issues for the race director with volunteers, cost, etc. So they killed the HIM and it doesn't sound like it's coming back. That sucks. I absolutely love those roads and those 56 miles. I live about 18 miles from the middle of the bike course and would ride out there and then ride lakeshore all the time last summer. What a peaceful, winding road that you can just ride away without too much concern about traffic.
Rottieguy had it right. Couple of issues related to the HIM:
1 ) A number of intersections that had to be controlled/manned for several hours and
2 ) Some near misses at said intersections.
I was part of one of those near misses last year....SCARY! There was a high school kid all by himself "controlling" traffic. He was in a lawn chair with his ipod on when I came by.....
Once Tom Z. gets his feet on the ground here, I'm really hoping the half will come back.
Sherm's right, Lakeshore Drive is an awesome ride! I ride this route a ton as it is part of my commute when I ride in. |