Cold / Adverse Weather Protocol

The Committee have agreed to introduce a Cold / Adverse Weather Protocol

Black Ice Risk

If overnight temperatures before a ride are forecast to be at or below freezing, group rides will be cancelled when the morning air temperature on ride day is forecast to be 5°C or lower before 10:00 a.m.

Black ice can persist until air temperatures reach 5 °C, particularly on shaded lanes, bridges, and rural roads.

Other Adverse Conditions

The Committee will review forecasts and local conditions the day before a ride and make a common-sense decision. When these are assessed as potentially unsafe, we will cancel group rides.

The decision will be based on varying circumstances which may include:

• Overnight weather conditions and forecast, including air and ground temperatures

• The likelihood of strong winds, heavy rain, frost or snow

• The potential for poor or dangerous road conditions

• The ongoing and short-term forecast around the planned ride time

We will notify members of any cancellation as early as possible.

If you choose to ride independently despite a cancellation, please do so sensibly and put safety first.