The Velo South bike race has been cancelled due to windy conditions this weekend.

A statement put out by organisers said: “Due to the continued worsening of this weekend’s weather forecast, we have taken the difficult decision to cancel Velo South.”

Organisers also cited predicted constant wind speeds of as high as 38mph, gusts of as high as 53mph and heavy rain throughout the event as reason for the cancellation.

They also promised participants in this year’s competition would be refunded.