Funny really as technically they should have risk assessments, method statement, public liability insurance, Id put money on 90% of these racing clubs that park on the side of the ride and set up a 'stage' dont
Is cycle racing illegal?
Section 31 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, as amended by the Road Traffic Act 1991, states:
31(1) A person who promotes or takes part in a race or trial of speed on a public way between cycles is guilty of an offence, unless the race or trial: (a) is authorised under the Cycle Racing on Highways Regulations 1960, AND ( is conducted in accordance with any conditions imposed, by or under regulations under this section.
For a time trial or bicycle race to be authorised, a promoter must give 28 days written notice to the police giving times, dates, routes, start, finish, maximum number taking part, arrangements for marshalling and supervision, and the rules of the competition.