As you all know, we’re going into another phase of lockdown from midnight tonight (see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november?utm_campaign=1595719_Lockdown%20Update%20%7C%2004%2F11%2F20&utm_medium=email&utm_source=British%20Cycling%20V2&dm_i=480K,Y79J,RB5PJ,49CJA,1)
This obviously means, that as a club, we will continue to refrain from any club activities.
You can still get out on your bike though, but please stick to the rules (also relevant to non club members and visitors to the site). They are:
-
Only ride alone, with those in your household/support bubble, or with one person from another household. If you are riding with a person from another household, you must only ever ride as a pair. For example, two riders from the same household cannot ride in a group of three with a person from another household, unless all are part of the same support bubble.
-
Stay two metres apart from anybody not from your household/support bubble.
-
If you are experiencing any coronavirus symptoms, are self-isolating, are sharing a household /support bubble with somebody with symptoms, or have been told to self-isolate after being contacted by NHS Test and Trace, you should stay at home.
-
There are no restrictions on how far or how often you can ride, however we recommend that you stay within your ability level and prepare accordingly, especially if you are riding alone.
-
For essential journeys, the Government is encouraging people to cycle or walk where possible.
The above reflect the rules outlined by the government. In addition:
-
As we are in England and close to the border of Wales, respect the law and do not cross the border.
-
Also, be prepared on your ride. If you are planning on visiting a cafe, phone ahead to make sure that they are open for take away service. Alternatively, take your own sustenance.
-
Please therefore follow the rules, don’t continue to cycle in groups, and don’t meet as a group before a ride.
Hopefully we’ll make some headway into controlling the spread of the virus over winter, and we’ll stick look forward to 2021 with optimism.