Doncaster bike track forced to close after vile smell leaves riders feeling sick
Riders and staff have been left gagging due to the foul odour
A popular Doncaster bike track has been forced to close until further notice after riders were overpowered by a foul stench.
Doncaster Moto Parc, which is based on the A614 near Finningley and Austerfield said staff and bikers had been left feeling sick by the vile odour.
A spokesperson said: “Unfortunately, we’ve made the difficult decision to close Doncaster Moto Parc until further notice.
“The ongoing odour issue has reached a point where we simply cannot continue to operate while staff and customers are reporting feeling unwell.
“Our priority has to be the health and wellbeing of everyone who works at and visits DMP
“We are continuing to work with the relevant authorities and are now taking specialist advice to try to get this situation resolved as quickly as possible.
“After more than 30 years at DMP, closing the gates is not a decision we take lightly.Thank you for all the messages and support. It genuinely means a lot to us. We’ll keep everyone updated.”
One parent said: “My son is a member and rides there most weekends.
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“I have personally experienced the smell on numerous occasions and the word “odour” probably doesn’t convey just how bad it can be.
“At times it is an overpowering, foul smell that quite literally makes you gag.
“There have been occasions when both I and some of the boys riding with us have felt physically sick because of how strong it is. There has also been a significant problem with flies at the site
“I don’t know where the smell originates or what is causing it. My concern is that it has now reached the point where a business which has operated for more than 30 years feels unable to remain open.
“DMP is an important facility for children and adults. Motocross is a high-risk sport and riders and parents understand that risk.
“Facilities like DMP provide a legitimate, managed environment where people can ride, practise, compete and develop their skills rather than riding off-road motorcycles in inappropriate or unauthorised places.
“It is also a genuine community. Children and adults meet there regularly, young riders spend time with their friends and people can practise and enjoy a sport they are passionate about.
“The closure is now affecting not only the riders and families who use DMP but also the livelihood of the family behind a business which has operated for more than three decades.”