BRITISH CYCLING COVID 19 UPDATE

British Cycling Updated Coronavirus/Covid-19 Guidance

BRITISH CYCLING UPDATED CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 GUIDANCE

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Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday 4 January we have sadly now suspended all activities and events in England until further notice.

We know that this news will come as a disappointment to many of you, however it’s important that we now once again pull together to ensure that cycling plays its part in bringing the virus under control. Getting out on our bikes is a great way to boost our mental and physical health and we’ll be working hard to keep you pedalling.

You can find the most up-to-date guidance for Scotland here and Wales here.

How can I continue to ride?

Under the new restrictions you are permitted to cycle, and we would encourage you to do so, while following these rules:

  • You should only ride alone, with your household/support bubble or one other person.
  • Stay local, ride within your limits and ensure you are self-sufficient.
  • Leave the house to exercise only once each day.
  • Keep a safe distance from others and practice good respiratory hygiene (i.e., no spitting, use a tissue).
  • You can only leave your home to exercise, and not for the purpose of leisure (such as a picnic or a coffee break).
  • If you need to travel, such as to work or go to the shops, you are encouraged to cycle where possible.

What do you mean by local?

We know many of you will want to know what is meant by ‘staying local’. The Government’s definition of this is stated as ‘your village, town or the part of a city where you live’.

We understand that this definition is particularly restrictive for cycling, and we are working to seek further clarification on this. We will provide a further update as soon as we are able.

In the meantime, we recommend that you follow the advice to stay local, ride well within your ability and ensure that you are self-sufficient.

Are there any exemptions?

Yes. Under the new restrictions, elite sport and organised outdoor sport for disabled people are both exempt. However, due to restrictions on facility access organised activity for disabled riders will be limited by the availability of a suitable location for it to take place.

What support is available to help me to stay active?

We know that keeping active during the winter is tricky but throughout the next few weeks we’re going to be sharing loads of tips, tricks and ideas to keep you pedalling (and warm!) if you’re able to, helping us all to keep our mental and physical wellbeing in check. You can find some of our resources below:

What support is available for event organisers?

This new lockdown will be incredibly disappointing for event organisers, and our Events team is now working hard to provide support for those with events due to take place over the coming weeks. A separate FAQs page for event organisers covering registration fees, refunds and insurance can be found here.

If you have any questions, our team can also be contacted by email at events@britishcycling.org.uk.

What financial support is available for the sector?

There are a number of funds available to help groups, clubs and organisations respond to the immediate challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, which you can find out more about here. The National Leisure Recovery Fund is in place to support publicly-owned leisure facilities, which you can find out more about here.

What about facilities?

Under the new lockdown, all indoor and outdoor sport facilities must close. However, some of these businesses and places will also be permitted to be open for a small number of exempt activities, such as for elite sports persons to train and compete and for schools to use where that is part of their normal provision.

Further questions 
 
Click here to find out the best way to contact British Cycling, and you can read the full update on the Gov.uk website here.

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