I do worry about the future of our sport.
Yesterday while I jostled with fifty eager over 40's on the grid of the Veterans race, they called up the riders for the under 18 youth category. Only TWO lads came forward! At the Regional Championship!!
The trouble is where is the motivation for those two to stick around? I enjoyed one of my best days racing yesterday. Not because of the result, but just the sheer pleasure of racing. The adrenalin fueled enjoyment of shoulder to shoulder competition with those around me, plus the chance to share experiences of race with those same opponents afterwards.
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