Justin Barcia has told his fans via Instagram the Monster Energy Yamaha rider won't be attending the AUS-X Open in Sydney.
Barcia was due to compete against Ryan Villopoto, Chad Reed, Jason Anderson and a field of Australia’s top SX riders in the one-off event 10 November in Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena but has decided to withdraw, stating “a pressing issue has come up which will keep me from attending.”