Hi everyone.
I'm new to Oople today. I was among the few who turned up at Bury yesterday. It was my first race meeting in 15 years so from a personal point of view it was nice to have a bit of free practice against the small friendly group who showed up. Barring the odd broken wishbone, it was a fun day despite there being no racing. And I'll also say the 'Marshalls' did an excellent job.
However, looking at the Bury club situation, I understand from chatting to people and what I've read on here that it is struggling for support, to the point where the organisers are perhaps loosing enthusiasm. I remember way back when you could show up to Bury for a club meeting and there would be probably 60-80 people typically and a reasonable standard. There is I'm sure still the basis of a good club there and with a bit of maintenance and a lick of paint here and there (and perhaps round off a few of those wishbone breaking kerbs for the more careless such as myself!) the club could be restored to it's former glory. It's a shame that for a decent off road club that those from Manchester have to go as far as Batley or Southport, which is what will happen if Bury folds.
Lets hope for the good of the sport in the area that it keeps going somehow.
Chris
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