Maitland is cancelled for Heaven VMX

[Kenneth S (222)]

We’ve just heard from the Maitland Club President. He visited the track this afternoon and it is still in terrible & unrideable shape. When they walked out onto the track their boot broke the surface and sunk up to 2-300 mm in to slop. After consulting with the president and other locals who know the track and race with us and know our bikes, it is our view that even if conditions for the remainder of the week went against forecast and the track was re-opened the track would not be in a condition suitable for an enjoyable Heaven VMX race meeting. We also feel that to prolong the decision in hope would only be wasting your time. It is better to bite the bullet and make the call.

[supersenior 50]

We faced the same dilemma on Sunday with less warning. We managed to get in two rounds in very difficult conditions. Not sure whether we are heroes or idiots. Anyway here's hoping for better weather for our T_T and your next meeting

[Kenneth S (222)]

Yes in my early days you would just suck it up and race in any conditions, but that is back when the bikes were new, parts were easy to get and you knew you were selling your bike after the season ended. It's a little different these days and the 'fun' factor has to be considered. With the Maitland track conditions this week it simply wouldn't be much fun, and that is what VMX is all about