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block on each side. We'll probably be rerouting traffic down LaFarge Street. There will be foot access, but vehicular access will have to be restricted. Lathrop was concerned about the 7:00 a.m. start on Sunday morning, because part of the course area is residential, which might be an inconvenience for the homeowners to have the set-up and commotion going on starting at 6:00 a.m. Riley: We'll be happy to work with you on that. The extended schedule, we're trying to include events for all groups and different ability levels. We can pare that down, reduce our schedule, and combine groups. Lathrop: Maybe you're going to talk to the folks that are going to be inconvenienced. If they don't have a problem with it, then I won't. Sisk reminded Riley that Sunday is an important business opportunity for Colacci's, Karen's, Steinbaugh's, Blue Parrot, etc., and he wanted to make sure that this event had been discussed with them, because of the inconvenience. Riley: Blue Parrot, specifically, is outside of the area that will be affected by closures, as well as Karen's, which is right on the edge. The businesses along Main, between Short and South, are the ones that will be directly affected. Blaine Batement, our Treasurer, who lives in Louisville, has contacted all of the businesses on Main Street. Steinbaugh Hardware has agreed to help us out with prizes. They're fairly excited about it. We've gotten very little negative response from the people there. We feel that it's an opportunity for the business people, because it will bring people downtown, get them out of their cars, and on the street. We anticipate anywhere up to 600 - 700 competitors alone to be here. Especially, the restaurants .... bicycle racers eat a lot. 8