Due to the extreme cold weather and the resultant dangerous road conditions all ride leaders for the 3 ride groups have cancelled their rides from the Claygate Day Centre on 14th December. This was a decision reached independently by the ride leaders and was taken in the likelihood of the continuing freezing/snowy weather causing hazardous cycling - and possible spills, putting an extra burden on emergency services.
As a consequence I have contacted the Claygate Centre and cancelled our elevenses. For the A group, riders may still need to ride to the Angel for the Xmas lunch. However should the weather and road conditions improve considerably in the next few days individual riders may still wish to ride to the Day Centre and meet informally for elevenses. (Claygate Centre have been made aware of this possibility). Thereafter riders can decide for themselves whether it is safe to continue riding. It is important to note that as the formal group rides under the auspices of Cycling UK have been cancelled, riders who wish to ride as group, whilst protected individually by their membership of CUK, will not be covered by the group riding insurance liability provisions of Cycling UK.
I hope this advice is helpful. Please contact me should you require any further information or advice. Further updates may be provided. Stay safe.
Ged Lawrenson,
Rides Secretary
mob. 07986 254073
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