Following the terrible news of Christopher Auker's death in a time trial on the A63, I feel Humberside Police have done what they see fit and attempted to increase safety at future road races.
This is, at best, a knee-jerk reaction and has not been thought through and risks causing wholesale damage to a thriving and vibrant cycle racing scene in East Yorkshire.
The event Mr Auker was competing in was a time trial (TT) on a busy section of dual carriageway.
I know the police have been trying to discourage time trials on dual carriageways for years and I have to agree, they are dangerous.
I would never ride in a TT event on a dual carriageway. However, to then impose stifling restrictions on all road races is damaging and unfounded.
Having competed in the event previously, I know it is a very well-run, well-marshaled event and safety is never an issue.
Three years ago, road racing suffered the same fate in North Yorkshire, with police imposing restrictions that stifled our sport, while at the same time Yorkshire was making a bid for Le Tour, which to me at the time smacked of double- standards.
British Cycling worked very hard with North Yorkshire Police to put measures in place that have seen a resurgence of events and a thriving grassroots race scene in North, West and South Yorkshire, hopefully the same can be done in East Yorkshire with all parties working to create a safe, mutually acceptable environment that will allow a thriving sport to continue to grow as interest in cycling increases as we approach Le Grand Depart next year.