Summer Criterium Series

If the forecast temperature on the 6.00pm news on the Tuesday night before racing is forecast as being 37^c or above, the following day's events are cancelled.

Should inclement weather prevent the events being held on the day, notification will be provided via this website (Latest News) by 3.30pm.

Events held at Outer Harbor

Hot Weather Policy

If the reported temperature on the 6.00am news of the morning of the event stated as being 37^c degress celcius or higher, the event is cancelled.

Winter Weather Policy

Depending on the conditions prevailing just prior to the event being held, a decision is made at the Club as to whether or not the event should be held, which takes into account the safety and comfort of both riders, and volunteers.

Invitation events held by SD-VLCC and AHVCC

Each club has their own rules about hot, or inclement weather.  We recommend that you refer to the SDVLCC and AHVCC weather policies for more information.

SAVCA State Championship Events

The weather policy adopted by the hosting club is applied to the event.

Risks associated with high intensity exercise in a hot environment:

Exercising in a hot environment can lead to:

Dehydration
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke

Avoiding Dehydration

Keep your fluids up
Drink 1 litre an hour in hot weather

Heat Exhaustion is characterised by:

High heart rate
Dizziness
Headaches
Loss of endurance, skill or confusion
Feeling nauseated
Clammy skin, or you become pale in colour
Cramps

Heat Stroke

Very similar to heat exhaustion, but your skin becomes very dry, you are confused, and there is the risk of collapse