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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...tland-41282001
Both sides of the coin in this article. Fair dos, except I still haven't received one penny from the "millions of pounds" these events have brought into the local economy. In fact, they cause quite a bit of disruption to my everyday life. However, I suppose they're having lots of fun. Who really cares about the misery they cause to the hoi polloi.
Reasonably balanced article thanks.

I did Tour of the Borders as well as the PoppyScotland race yesterday. The PoppyScotland event started & finished in Prestonpans. It was an open road event unlike Tour of Borders which was closed road. From a cyclists perspective both were excellent mainly due to quality of routes and the stunning scenery on offer on both routes as well as favourable weather. We have so much to show off in our countryside.

I can't personally claim to have put money into either local economy but I did see and hear plenty people talk of staying locally in hotels night before both events. Plenty of eg English cycling groups taking part at both events. Also PoppyScotland have raised £36k on way to their target of £50k.

Hope the balance can be struck between showing off countryside, hosting these events and keeping locals happy.
Could never prove it by stats but willing to wager that there are as many daft cyclists as there are daft drivers as % of total.