I received an email from a member of the public after last Sunday’s race at Woodchester.
They had noticed riders not taking adequate care as they turned around on the Woodchester/ Callington Road during their warm up prior to the race. This is a 100km/hr speed zone and as the race was not conducted on that road there were no warming signs or speed restrictions.
This is not only a “bad look” for racing cyclists but more importantly is dangerous for riders and motorists alike.
In future it may be safer to warm up on the signed race course.
Riders must ALWAYS obey the road rules. Before, during and after the races.
Safety is paramount!!
PLEASE be more careful in the future at all races.
Sarah Rawlinson