Comments on: Iron Man Good For Some Businesses, Traffic Nightmare

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:58:48 +0000

Caltrops.

By: Rod in SE Boise

Rod in SE Boise — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:54:36 +0000

It WAS inconvenient.

By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:32:17 +0000

Zippo. Bike riding leads to population control! Now ever time I see all the guys pedaling there derriere down Hill road I’ll think of how there helping out.

By: Zippo

Zippo — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:57:07 +0000

Typical of the arrogance which is so prevalent in the overpriced-bike crowd. At least I can giggle at the damage those bike saddles are doing to their family jewels.

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By: Mame

Mame — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:15:42 +0000

This silliness also prevented lots of regular visitors to the new Farmers Market, on Saturdays at 11th and Front, from being there because parking was nonexistent.

I also object to the running of races in and around regular Boise city routes, including Harrison Blvd., among others. Why can’t they do it over in the Harris Ranch subs?

I was spared trying to reach the Farmers Market bcause I got up too late and had to visit Eagle market that day……found out later from my son what happened. Sheesh

By: JamesBond

JamesBond — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:43:36 +0000

This is sheer lazy and arrogant planning. An Ironman could be held here without this kind of traffic disruption. I just don’t think they’ve sat down and planned it properly. I’d like to see a real serious effort to do this and keep the event going, but if this is what we get, then I really just cannot throw my support behind it or any other similar event that might pop up in the future.

By: IronDeath

IronDeath — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:53:31 +0000

I don’t want a transpo hub. And I don’t want “Boise on the map” — Dave calls it “Growthophobe” — we don’t need any more idiots here.

By: Bob Boyno

Bob Boyno — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:54:27 +0000

Ivan: Vacation! Great idea, will you take my MIL to church next year?

By: RSK

RSK — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:14:32 +0000

Route planning seems to be designed by the race organizers with little (perhaps none?) concern for the residents of Ada and Boise Counties. Vehicle traffic lanes are blocked while dedicated bike paths go unused! Traffic on Highway 21 between Warm Springs and Grand Forest was one way with a ten minute wait. Vehicle traffic was backed up east and west for over a mile each way while the adjacent bike path went unused. Why?

Boaters were denied access at Turner and Barclay bay for one day. Even the View Point at Lucky Peak was closed. Why?

Who benefits and who suffers? Should thousands of residents suffer for one day while 1300 competitors experience the thrill of victory and agony of defeat?

By: Ivan

Ivan — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:32:59 +0000

Bob and IronDeath, go on vacation (out of town) next year! Are you friggn’ kidding me? AGAIN, this (and others) EVENT puts Boise on the map…the participants (from all over the country and world) L-O-V-E coming here because of us who live here. NOT because of the course (same mental/physical nightmare everywhere these knuckleheads encounter) but the PEOPLE…I am sick and tired of those that seem to criticize the efforts of those that want to “share” Boise and what it has to offer. EVERYONE who volunteered their efforts making this happen…THANK YOU!
Now go build a ‘transportation hub’….
BTW…finished the course early yesterday…