Risk Assessment

Hazard description	Location of hazard	Potential risk; to whom	Level	Control measures to reduce risk
Weather	Uncontrolled	Exposure to elements. All riders.	Low	Wear appropriate clothing for conditions; sunscreen.
Equipment	Bicycles/clothing	Falls due to equipment failure, all riders	Low	Check cycle before ride, be alert to problems during ride. Wear appropriate clothing
Road surfaces	On route	Potholes, loose surface, ice. All riders	Low	All riders to be alert and warn others to risk, point to risk; Route plan to avoid risk
Other road users	On route	Moving/parked vehicles, pedestrians/animals. All riders	Low	All riders to be alert and warn others to risk, point to risk; Route plan to avoid risk
Falls	On route	Injury due to falls, all riders	Low	Appropriate helmets to be worn by all riders; call emergency services if required
Other members	Group members	Collision with other members; all riders	Low	Keep a safe distance from other members of group; riders be aware of group etiquette.
Road junctions	On route	Danger of oncoming traffic. All riders.	Low	STOP if necessary at ALL junctions; every rider must look out for traffic dangers. Highway code must be adhered to at all times.

Cycling Ulster guide to group riding for beginners. Includes information on riding etiquette in a group, road racing and general cycling.