AN INTERNATIONAL cycling race has been cancelled over fears of competitors urinating on the 
Hampshire roadside. The annual Havant Grand Prix was called off after a “stalemate” was reached between police and organisers over plans for the 113-mile race. The conduct of cyclists and the safety of road users last year led police to ban the 2006 race. The event had been running for 16 years and attracted cyclists from across the globe as well as British Olympians. Inspector Howard Marrs said: “It is unacceptable to have masses of cyclists at the side of the road urinating and the organisers would have to address this before the race could have gone ahead.” He said the race would be stopped on safety grounds following the conduct of the riders. BBC News 9/8/06.
Hampshire roadside. The annual Havant Grand Prix was called off after a “stalemate” was reached between police and organisers over plans for the 113-mile race. The conduct of cyclists and the safety of road users last year led police to ban the 2006 race. The event had been running for 16 years and attracted cyclists from across the globe as well as British Olympians. Inspector Howard Marrs said: “It is unacceptable to have masses of cyclists at the side of the road urinating and the organisers would have to address this before the race could have gone ahead.” He said the race would be stopped on safety grounds following the conduct of the riders. BBC News 9/8/06. 
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