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Mickie_Cricket
I doubt the London track will ever make money as it probably costs too much to run compared to what it can generate in revenue. I'd like to see the figures though.
I ride there on average once a week - Vets session costing £20. For that I get free parking (I live N of Saffron Walden so have no choice but to drive), 2hrs on the track, generally with a good group of riders and a good session, a shower and wireless so I can fit in a few calls/mails. All in a pleasant and rain-free environment. I'm in construction so always admire the building as well - it's a joy to be inside it.
Considering a beer in that part of the world is c£4-5 (probably more for an artisan or craft beer) and every time I go into C London for the day I easily burn £20-30 on coffees, a simple lunch & a few bottles of water then it's not that expensive.
When I go I am guaranteed a ride indoors in excellent conditions (well apart from the other Monday night with the water leak).
For the quality of what you're riding in and where it is, it doesn't seem that expensive. Other tracks aren't as expensive (I used to ride at Newport when working near Bristol) but then they aren't as close.
Yes the organisation and operation - especially the website - could improve but I doubt that's factored into the costs.