Olympic ticket sale for Surrey cycle race announced (From Epsom Guardian)
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Olympic ticket sale for Surrey cycle race announced
4:48pm Tuesday 8th May 2012 in News
Olympic ticket sale for Surrey cycle race announced
Cycling fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the Olympic race can get their hands on tickets from May 29, it has been announced.
Olympic organiser Locog has unveiled the dates - and prices - for the event, which includes viewing points at Box Hill for the men's and women's events.
About 15,000 spectators are expected at the 9.6-mile (15.5km) circuit around Box Hill, which takes place on July 28 for the men and the following day for the women.
Tickets for the Donkey Green viewing area will cost £15 for adults and £5 for children and seniors.
For the viewing area at Dormouse Drive, the price will be £10 for adults and £5 for children and seniors.
Ed Arantus says...
7:36pm Wed 9 May 12
We all went to the trial event in the Park, it was a community thing, surrounded by friends we cheered the cyclists as they pelted by, and we said to our children you'll see the winner of the gold medal this summer.
Not now. They've just announced they'll ticket finish area.
The olympics isnt for local people like us is it. What I want to know is who sold us out? Our council, Our MP, Our Goverment, because... Our hearts are broken.