Optimist readers have a divided opinion when it comes to the future of the Tour de Delta.
The July weekend cycling event, that is part of B.C. Super Week, was paused in 2020 due to COVID-19 safety protocols. Now the potential 2022 event faces some uncertainty as the City of Delta weighs how much financial support it will provide. A reported $300,000 was spent in 2019.
A recent online poll, conducted from Dec. 20 to 28, attracted 385 responses on what should happen to the event that features races in North Delta, Ladner and Tsawwassen over the three days.
The option “Yes the race has been good, but time to spend money on other things” led the way with 47.5 percent of the vote. However, the remaining 52.5 percent of readers believe it should be kept in some form.
The option of “No, I enjoy the races and it would be shame to see it end” attracted 41.5 percent of the total vote, while another 12 percent opted for “A scaled down version of the race is a viable option the City of Delta should consider.”
Results are based on an online study of adult Delta Optimist readers that are located in Ladner. The margin of error - which measures sample variability - is +/- 5.7%, 19 times out of 20.
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