Seems to be what they're doing instead of VeloBirmingham, because the closed road element doesn't appeal to the residents.
Residents in the south aren't any different. I saw a poster protesting about road closures outside a village shop on my way home last week, which suggests they are getting organised.
https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/residents-fear-road-closures-will-leave-them-trapped-in-their-homes-1-8540673
https://www.stopvelo.com/
Even as a cyclist, I can see that there has been little thought of how 10 hours or so closures can affect people. We have an Ironman closure locally, which effectively maroons all those within the circle ( although this year a get out was possible, with 25 miles diversion. Like many rural villages, there are disproportionate numbers of aged and infirm needing several carer visits per day, from family or professionals. In theory, I can’t go out on my bike except in a small loop. If I’m racing that day it means a hotel outside the sterile zone. Two pub/ restaurants and several visitor attractions have to close, and staff ( typically casual) lose money.
I’m sure it can be done better, by choosing routes that have overpasses etc. Abroad, only the fastest riders get a full closure, later on traffic just has to follow the direction of the riders. In the past, events have worked with communities to bring benefits locally.
I do also get very annoyed when the media talk about them being “ charity” events. Whilst some riders do individually raise money for charity, the organising company ( Mr Coe and co etc) don’t donate anything.