Broadhurst bows out on a high

The Shropshire rider - a regular competitor at the big event - has decided to make this year's competition his last.

"I've always enjoyed riding at Telford," he told BBC Radio Shropshire.

And to avoid the temptation of a return, he added: "I'll be selling all my stuff, to make sure I won't be able to go back and do it again."

I'll do a few of their events on the dirt but you won't see me back on the ice Wayne Broadhurst

Broadhurst has been riding for over 20 years and is sure to attract plenty of support from Telford and receive a hero's send-off at his finale event on 24 February.

"I enjoyed it, racing two or three times a week, so you're always involved in the sport. The worst thing about it is all the travelling you have to do, but it's been thoroughly enjoyable."

Broadhurst will stay working locally as a car mechanic, but he will not entirely be hanging up his leathers, as he has bought a new motocross bike.