Olympic Damper?

Have you read the reports today about the need to protect those parts of the Olympic Road Race course?

I quote: "...habitats are absolutely hallowed turf in terms of conservation".

So, don't expect to be able to spectate a la Alpe d'Huez style on the banks of Box Hill.

Having lived in the area all my life, it's very nice but only a piece of scruffy downland. If it's so precious why do they allow mangy sheep to graze there?

I despair!