Permissions for the time trial races in the south west of the Island to take place next April have not yet been granted.
The permits from the Isle of Wight Council as highways authority and the Auto Cycle Union (ACU) have not been applied for yet, promoters told a meeting of Chale Parish Council last night (Monday),
Tim Addison, representing the Isle of Wight Road Races (IWRR), said they have been in detailed talks with the ACU for months and are working towards a recommendation from the council’s Safety Advisory Group (SAG), on a scheduled timeframe.
Mr Addison said it was hoped the SAG would make its recommendation by the autumn.
The council, acting as highways authority, will determine whether a Motor Race Order can be issued for the time trials to take place on public roads but the promoter must first obtain a permit issued by the ACU.
Cllr John Harrison, from Shorwell Parish Council, whether there would be enough time for the permit submissions and necessary six-month consultations to take place before the event.
Mr Addison said planning had been underway for some time but they were nowhere near any deadline.
The Motor Race Order deadline is on October 20 but the ACU permission must be in place before then.
Islander James Kaye, another event promoter and champion motor racer, said the SAG would determine whether the event was safe, not just for residents living near the race track but all those on the Island and those coming for the event.
If it was not the time trials would not go ahead.
Mr Kaye reassured residents they were doing the utmost to ensure safety was the number one priority.
Addressing concerns about the potential impact of Covid, with the Island facing a sudden influx of cases, Mr Addison said they had paused aspects of the event while they waited for restrictions to be lifted but now they had it was an opportunity to start working.
He said:
“You cannot fear everything being closed down again.”
Mr Kaye said the roadworks proposed before the race, including anti-slip painting, replacing manhole covers, and temporary removal of road signs, may impact residents a small amount.
IWRR are holding a 6-week consultation, which started on August 1, to hear thoughts from residents and address issues.
Mr Addison said:
“We are very keen to welcome people into the conversation who know what they are talking about, and not just deal with speculation and hyperbole about it.”
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But the Lycras are allowed to use the public roads as a racetrack with organised events without any licences being granted….
That’s because they don’t go as fast as these death machines do. I hope it gets stopped, the local residents must be dreading the outcome.
Yes they do. Breaking the speed limit is easy for a fit cyclist on a good bike.
Not uphill they don’t and they don’t pull ridiculous show off wheelies dangerously either.
You “sir” are a moron.
Why, thank you very much. I appreciate your kind reply.
No speed limit for a bicycle.
The death machine is the clowns like you that pull out in front of them. Idiot.
The death machine is the clown like you that rides to fast, not giving a stuff for anyone around them. Moronic idiot !!!
Boo Hoo your the fun of the party
.. sure people test positive but that means nothing its the hospitalisations that count, we have no covid problem here atm according to nhs data, anyway viruses mutate weaker not stronger which is bound to upset rabid mask wearers promoting doom, whatever it has to do with bike racing is a classic example of fear control..
Bizarrely, NHS IW data, NHS UK data, and Her Majesty’s Government data on hospital admissions due to kung flu all vary wildly. No correlation whatsoever. Statistics are used by people as a drunk clings to a lamppost. For support, rather than illumination.
I’m sure these parish councils will try to put a stop to this .These people most from mainland are ruining are island trying to stop everything and some of the lycra gang are ignorant to wards car and motorcycle riders
Thats so true, the island isnt allowed anymore, lycras are not as friendly as bikers..
lycra Louts who think they are cycling Gods give real cyclist a bad name
I’m not from the mainland and I am trying to stop the Island being ruined by keeping it quiet, rural, safe and attractive. Many people have little idea what we are lucky enough to have here. Go to other many parts of the country and see what is coming..
Lots of people holidaying in UK this year going to many of our countries beauty spots The island isn’t the one and only rural safe attractive place. It is just cut off by the Solent that’s difference
What??? I thought it was a done deal, (brown envelopes comes to mind). So for the last few months, all this talk about a road race on the Island has just been wishful thinking and hot air by half a dozen bikers living here. I bet it never happens.
Ban this, will just encourage more wanna be mini twits roaring around thinking ‘if’ they can do such, then so can I.
Leave in in isle of man. which is not so built up nor full of chavs
There is a far larger build up of towns and villages ON (sic) the IOM TT course than there is on this proposed course.
Can I ask what Chav’s have to do with it?
Chav’s ( Council housed and Violent) Implies those on a low income.
Motorcycles ( especially Sport based ones) are not exactly cheap these days. The majority of those likely to be interested in attending the races would be between the 40-70 age range. Those with disposable income.
Hardly the “Chav” element.
The organisers quote the same mantra as the last lot that safety is their “number one priority”-well it isn’t-it is making money from a bike race. Letting 150+mph bikes race on our narrow country roads is not safe nor does it help road safety by setting up a race track that any rider can have a go on!-Platitudes!
So are you saying: Non European/White equals criminal?
Stopping Her Majesty’s hardworking taxpayers from using The Queen’s Highway to go about their day to day lawful business, as they have done for hundreds of years, is probably criminal. Brown envelopes and undeclared hospitality bonuses definitely are. Lots of people out of work because the rich and powerful say certain jobs are not viable anymore because of climate change, but motor-bicycle racing will help our environmental issues we are told. Rot. Greed.
So are you saying: Non European/White equals criminal?
I really must look at my IW Ordnance Survey map harder. ‘Islander’ Mr. James Kaye was born in Harrogate. I can’t find a Harrogate in Britain: apart from the one in Yorkshire. You might all live here, but if you weren’t born here you ain’t an Islander. It means from an island, not escaped to….
Ahhh, so if you weren’t born in the UK you can’t be British?
Different argument, my friend, and I ain’t biting…