Next week, we see the return of the Triathalon to Llandudno.
Why is this an obstacle to tourism in Llandudno?
Well, in the past we have seen certain streets completely cordoned off for parts the day, (Church Walks, Happy Valley Rd etc) in order for these guys to race their bikes around at breakneck speed.
But now we see not only those roads out of bounds to the public for the ENTIRE day, but also that CCBC have banned all parking on those streets and also the public pay & display areas by The Grand, by the Pier and Marine Drive.
We are talking the best part of 200 car loads of visitors forced out on a weekend in the main season.
Not only that, but what message are we sending to disabled people? There are LOADS of disabled parking spaces in those areas which are now DISALLOWED for the whole day.
The message? ''Llandudno welcomes able-bodied people only this weekend''
If you have difficulty walking, you can damn well walk a lot further to get to see any attractions.
It is really badly thought through, if at all.