Weston-super-Mare Beach Race Cancelled
Today’s race was stopped with red flagged after just a few minutes after a number of incidents leaving riders injured, we offer our best wishes to those riders and their families and hope for a speedy recovery.
Whilst safety must always remain the first concern, how today’s race was then dealt with does leave many questions, and leaving many fans returning home less than happy.
Fans will be asking many questions, and one at the forefront will be regarding refunds, will they be receiving one ?
The admission policy does seem a little odd, as your entrance ticket was removed from you after a couple of paces and your hand then stamped with ink, so leaving you with no proof of admission, this will make an interesting situation when trying to claim any refund that may be offered, and one that was being implied by all staff.
The alledged lack of safety cover does also seem odd, as the new start almost seemed to happen some 2 hours after the first, how far did these safety vehicles need to travel ?
I am sure it must have been clear much earlier if this was the case, so were fans kept on the beach for this extended time just to please the traders ?
Regarding the the first start, who was it that planned the start for 12.30 perhaps a set of tide tables may be a good idea for next year and a closer inspection, not just times but also heights, perhaps just ask a local.
Please leave your thoughts here, and how you have got on trying to gain a refund