Officials say triathlon may cause Maryland 108 delays

I find it interesting that "fitness" type rides and events can get roads closed but those open to the whole family and are not a race don't close roads.

Any thoughts why that is?

More about the closing: <a href="http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/region/howard_county/officials-say-triathlon-may-cause-maryland-108-delays">http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/region/howard_county/officials-say-triathlon-may-cause-maryland-108-delays</a>;