Flamanville has been preparing for months to host a round counting for the cyclo-cross world cup January 15 and 16. The race will take place, but in a reduced version.
Prime Minister Jean Castex indeed announced Monday, December 27 that large gatherings would be limited to a maximum of 2,000 people indoors and 5,000 people maximum outdoors. Those responsible for the event must lower their ambitions: they hoped for 10,000 spectators, the gauge will be reduced to 5,000 people in the park of the castle.
It’s better than nothing at all
reacts Alain Leclerc, one of the officials. The organizers are straining their backs, hoping that the health situation does not worsen yet and that it is necessary to go until the camera.
Online ticketing and vaccination pass
Ticketing will only be done online, on the internet, to be able to better control. It has been open since mid-November. To attend the show, it will also be Compulsory anti-Covid vaccine: the vaccination pass must come into force on January 15.
A minimum version therefore for an unprecedented race in the department and a disappointment for the organizers while we are waiting for the world top of the discipline: 300 cyclists and 22 nations are involved