Met Office experts give advice on cycling during Storm Barney

Senior Operational Meteorologist gives his advice to anyone taking to two wheels during the high winds

Photo: Daniel Gould

(Image credit: Daniel Gould)

Storm Barney is set to hit the UK with winds up to 80 miles per hour in some locations, and extensive weather warnings in place for wind and rain across much of the UK.

With the evening commute in mind, we've been in touch with the Met Office to get their advice and tips on cycling in high winds.

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Jack Elton-Walters hails from the Isle of Wight, and would be quick to tell anyone that it's his favourite place to ride. He has covered a varied range of topics for Cycling Weekly, producing articles focusing on tech, professional racing and cycling culture. He moved on to work for Cyclist Magazine in 2017 where he stayed for four years until going freelance. He now returns to Cycling Weekly from time-to-time to cover racing, review cycling gear and write longer features for print and online.