For the first time in 15 years, the Carten100 - Cardiff to Tenby charity cycle ride due to take place this weekend has been postponed due to poor weather conditions forecast for tomorrow (Saturday).

Posting on their Facebook page, the organisers have announced that it was with a ‘very heavy heart’ that they had taken the difficult decision to postpone the ride, with Storm Hannah forecast to hit Wales.

Riders were due to set off from the Welsh capital in waves between 7 and 9 am, with the first finishers arriving in Tenby at around 4 pm.

“We have not come to this decision lightly, but we have been in discussion alongside our partners and riders whilst closely monitoring weather charts to see if the storm will alter its course,” said one of the organisers Peter Palmer.

“However, on the advice of the local councils, the police, and our medical team, we feel it is unsafe to have the ride go ahead as planned this Saturday.

“We understand that our riders have put in a huge amount of time and effort in training and preparation with the support of family and friends.

“However, we cannot guarantee your safety for the following reasons: Constant wind speeds as high as 42mph; Wind gusts as high as 55mph; Heavy rain is also forecast for late Friday evening and early hours of Saturday morning meaning debris and surface water for our riders.

“As a result of the above, the following is possible: Wind can blow cyclists over or cause collisions; Key event infrastructure (e.g. safety barriers, feed stations, etc) compromised or unable to be constructed; Increase pressure on medical and blue light services supporting the event; Greater risk of our riders not being about to complete the event safely.

“Therefore, we have concluded that it would be unsafe for us to attempt to deliver the event this Saturday in the forecasted conditions,” continued Mr. Palmer, asking those due to take part to please keep a hold of their ride numbers as they are working with partners to see if there is a suitable date to reschedule.

“We aim to communicate this information as soon as we can, but this will take time.”

“We work across six local authorities and we’ve spent six months on this event. We will work as fast as we can to alter the set plans to allow you to ride in 2019.

“To those who are still intending to cycle to Tenby on Saturday, we ask you to be extremely careful and consider your safety.

“We have a fantastic team of volunteers, partners and supporters, but ultimately it is our riders that make this event possible. First and foremost, we value your safety, and we cannot put this at risk.

“We thank you for your understanding this difficult decision, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience,” he added.