Wet track thread, for all your wet/damp/not quite dry discussions

RPM's opinions do not reflect the views of the HH management as a whole. There are other coaches who, although equally concerned about the safety of the riders, do not want to unnecessarily cancel sessions when the track is perfectly grippy.

There is a whole spectrum of differing opinions from Rob's "no dry, no ride" to the other extreme of "if it's not currently raining it's dry enough".

Having ridden the track when it is completely wet (on track tyres pumped hard) and not felt any slipping (even when i started chucking the bike up and down the banking)- I'd say that it is probably fine to ride in the damp, but would want to be completely sure before coaching a session on it.

Official HH policy on this coming soon - in the mean time check twitter (@hernehillvel) for updates on whether each particular session is likely to go ahead.

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Please see my comments regarding assessment of conditions with a bearing on rider ability. A blanket 'official' policy isn't worth jack shit tbh as your anecdotal evidence (as an experienced) rider will not be of relevance when coaching a group of 1st timers. At the other end of the scale, sprinters doing standing starts isn't going to work on a wet surface either.

Cooky's opinions do not reflect the views of HH management as a whole.