Sorry for the lack of response.
I suppose that the simple answer to your question \ debate on helmets, is that it's the opinion on the club Committee that our members are safer wearing helmets and as a part of our risk assessment process we decided that helmets should be worn by members on our rides. I understand that this may put off some people from joining our rides and that's unfortunate, but we are never going to be able to please everybody all the time. I've been cycling for over 20 years and know many people who have been saved by their helmets and only 2 that have been injured by them.
Fab Foodie, sorry if this answer offends you or in fact anybody else who reads it. Any club has a responsibly for it's members safety and are also liable in the event of an accident. As a result we have a duty of care and choose to mandate what British Cycling recommends. We are not in anyway stating that you must always wear a helmet, only that you must if you wish to join us on a club ride.
Over The Hill, Bollo, Thank you for your suggestions \ comments. I'm already in contact with OP and the lady that runs the local Breeze rides. They agree with you that there is a gap in Basingstoke because none of the clubs offer a couch to 40 miles set of rides for all comers. What we are trying to do is get new people interested in the sport and offer them a friendly (all be it helmet wearing) introduction to club riding. We will in time offer a 40 mile ride but will always continue with the shorter slow events.
Bollo, The website works on my hardware. I've removed the common sense statement because I can see people's point of view on that. What else do you feel needs attention? I'm new to the Web side of this, so any helpful suggestions would be great.
