Little feet won't be on small pedals tonight for race night at the Squamish BMX Racing Club due to vandals who struck over the weekend.
The club's president told The Squamish Chief that at least two people caused damage to the track on Friday night by riding electric motorbikes on it.
"What was a few minutes fun for them will take countless volunteer hours and material we will have to purchase to repair the track," club president Vairdy Frail told The Squamish Chief on Sunday.
The ruts caused by the incident make it "super unsafe" for BMX riders, she added.
"The track is now unsafe to ride for our local BMX riders, who are mostly kids, and this is so sad and disheartening."
Frail said it is important for riders to understand that motorized e-bikes of any kind can not use the newly revamped track.
Just in June, the club's track renovation was complete, after volunteers devoted hundreds of hours this spring rebuilding it for the club's 250 to 300 members, and for members of the public, who were welcome to come try it out on their non-motorized bikes.
In relation to this incident, the Sea to Sky RCMP’s Squamish detachment is asking for the public’s help in identifying those responsible.
If you were in the area during the time of the incident, or if you have any information that could aid in this investigation, call 604-892-6100 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The file number is: Sq24-5315.
“The Sea to Sky RCMP - Squamish is committed to maintaining the safety and integrity of our community spaces, and we will pursue all leads to ensure that those responsible are held accountable,” said Sgt. Dallas Langley, Operations NCO Sea to Sky RCMP – Squamish, in a news release.
Learn more about the local BMX club by going to the Squamish BMX Racing Club website, or its active Facebook page.
*This story has been updated since it was first posted to include the RCMP 's comments and file number.
