bad news:
http://www.realmancyclingchallenge.com/
This has been cancelled for 2008.
[quote]I would like to thank you for your support and enthusiasm for the Real Man Cycling Challenge. This flagship event for The Prostate Cancer Charity is creating a high level of interest in the cycling world and beyond and we are continuing to receive a good level of response thanks to the commitment and efforts of our valued supporters.
However at a meeting late last week with the authorities, who are responsible for the necessary road closures, we were informed that, due to concern for the disruption residents would experience, they could not support full closure of the route we want unless we could guarantee around 1500 participants. We fully understand their concerns, and although we are seeing increased sign-up for the event, we are not in a position to provide this guarantee.
It is with regret therefore that we have no choice but to postpone The Real Man Cycling Challenge until next year. It is important for us that the cyclists who complete this event fully enjoy it and come back in subsequent years. We are committed to achieving this for you with a big and exciting event in 2009. We thank the London authorities for their continued support.