Sporting TT Abandoned due to Ice

Sunday's Redhill CC 18 mile open time trial had to be abandoned due to ice.

It's disappointing for everyone - riders and race officials - but rider safety must come first and, after an overnight freeze, followed by rain, it was thought there would be a high probability of an accident had the event gone ahead.

Conditions have to be quite severe for an event to be abandoned like this (I myself recall riding through snow flurries in the 2005 edition) but today this was the case.

The unanimous verdict among club officials and timekeepers was that it was not safe to race, and I don't think those competitors who had bravely turned up at HQ were too disappointed when informed of the decision.

Thanks to everyone who did enter (your entry fee will be refunded) and to those club members who kindly helped out with the organisation.

Event / Article Type
Redhill CC 18m Open TT