With winter upon us I just want to point out the section of the Ride Leader Handbook related to weather as indicated below.  On New Years Day Vinny and I led a ride from Denville where they were predicting 40 mph gusts and rain.  We carefully monitored the weather and determined that wind and rain would hold off until end of ride.  In case the weathermen were wrong we had plans that we shared with the 15 riders to shorten the ride.  I swept and Vinny led and we kept everyone together with occasional regroupings.  We were able to complete the ride before the rain and wind.  

Happy New Year, Manny

Weather

If the weather is clearly inappropriate for riding (e.g., rain, snow, ice or extreme wind), you should cancel your ride. Remember that wind can be as dangerous as precipitation and ice; flying garbage can lids, tree branches, and other windborne debris can make riding hazardous.

If the weather is questionable – e.g., there’s a greater than 50% probability of precipitation, it’s extremely windy (wind gusts of 15 mph or more), it’s very cold (under 30 degrees) or hot (over 90 degrees temperature or RealFeel™) – it’s your responsibility to decide whether to cancel the ride.