The Cyclist Statue at Hadleigh Roundabout
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The Cyclist Statue at Hadleigh Roundabout
Image: © John Rostron Taken: 13 Apr 2013
Castle Point District and Essex County Council were keen to exploit the Olympic Cycling Event at Hadleigh Farm in 2012. This statue is one of their commemorations. The statue was not without its critics, but when the locals were consulted about leaving it where it was or moving it to the Olympic Legacy Site, 73% voted to keep it where it was http://www.essex.gov.uk/News/Pages/THE-RESULTS-ARE-IN-%E2%80%93-MOUNTAIN-BIKE-STATUE-TO-REMAIN-ON-ROUNDABOUT.aspx .
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Image Location
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