David Worthington

“risk assessment prior to the event had not identified the particular location as arisk. In many ways this is understandable, Plank Gate is a minor junction. b) However, more detailed consideration might be thought to show a different picture. There were 2900 cyclists progressing swiftly down a lengthy descent into a blind bend. The organisers efforts in putting a 'slow' sign part way down the descent were, on the evidence of witnesses, largely ignored. c) Plank Gate is the entrance to a moderately”

“The risk of harm, as identified by this collision was extremely high. e) Itis accepted that the route of this prestigious and worthwhile event changes regularly so that Finkle Street lane is unlikely to be used again. Nonetheless, in my respectful submission there is room for a review of the risk assessment methods used for future events. As this incident shows, unlikely events can and do occur and where the risk of harm is high proper consideration is essential”

“The organisers efforts in putting a 'slow' sign part way down the descent were, on the evidence of witnesses, largely ignored.”