Spot on. As it turned out I expect they could have raced today but one extra meaty shower (which were forecast) would have meant riders and supporters not fancying it and less takings.
The risk is just too great nowadays which is a great shame when you get a lovely evening in the end.
But presumably he committed to Peterborugh to earn money? I don't see him jacking those earnings in myself, especially being the determined character he is. Maybe if he has two or three big crashes he might decide to cut the UK out but not after half a lap of the season.
I really don't think its unreasonable to want or expect to pay on the door by card/phone, we are talking crowds of a few thousand at most. And I think its fair enough to be a bit miffed at paying more for an online ticket on the day than other days.