Claim: Le Race was the only event in New Zealand to have a traffic management plan in 2001, and after the fatality, it became compulsory, resulting in many club races disappearing.
Evidence: In 2001, Le Race was one of two events in New Zealand that had a traffic management plan, but this became compulsory following the 2001 fatality. Many club races consequently disappeared, with an underground cycling movement developing of holding unofficial races.