Following the tragic death of Alex Anderson at the Dursley RC 50 event on Saturday 12th June we have reviewed the use of all courses using the A419 at Cirencester.

The event was well organised, the conditions were good, with low traffic and good visibility. The event was signed and run in accordance with the Risk Assessment and we feel there is nothing that could have been done, by us, to prevent the incident. If the Coroner makes any recommendations at the inquest then we will certainly take those on board.

We all take a risk every time we venture on to the road, whether it is to compete or to train. We would all like to see a risk-free road but sadly that is never going to be the case. This is the first accident we have had on the section of road and considering the number of events and riders that have used the courses over the past years it is probably still statistically a safe course.

We therefore intend to continue to allow events on the course(s). If individual event organisers are no longer happy to promote their events then we ask that they either consider moving to an alternative course or the club find an alternative organiser. If neither of these options are feasible then we will allow the event to be cancelled.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Alex Anderson and may we extend our condolences at this sad time.

David Notley. Chairman, West DC.

Ian and Bridget Boon are the new Organisers for the above event.

Please can you send your entries to them at 76 Hill Street, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4EX