Update to Ride Guidelines

After 3 weeks of organising rides in groups of 6 open to all, and subject to our New Riding Guidelines it is worth reflecting on how things have gone, and the lessons we have learned.


The feedback I have received is that riding in groups of up to six is popular, so much so that several members have suggested continuing the format even if the government's maximum group size is abolished in future. Achieving that will be a challenge and will depend on the availability and continuing enthusiasm of ride leaders, which is up to you our members.


There are some lessons learned too.


Respect the ride leader by always booking in advance, and don’t jump groups without checking with the leader. Take the leader & sub-leader mobile nos.


Keep to your designated start time and stay in your group of 6 as far as possible, even at 11's, lunch and tea stops; we must respect the government guidelines.


Maintain social distancing. Two metres when stationary, and a minimum of 10 metres when moving, is the gold standard. The government advice has been relaxed from 2m to “1 metre plus” only when 2m is not possible, and only if additional safeguards are applied. Please bear this in mind, particularly now we can visit inside pubs and cafes, where risks are increased.


Always have a back-marker however small the group and apply corner marking whenever the back-marker is not visible. We do not want to lose riders. Follow our usual Ride Guidelines.


Be prepared to leave contact tracing details as required by pub or café.


Sharing of food with fellow riders is not good practice, however popular it may be.


Carry hand sanitizer, and bring face-mask in case you must bail out on public transport.


CUK are regularly updating their advice. The latest from CUK can be found here and here.


I would welcome any further observations you may have. Enjoy your riding with us, but with the clear objective of no new Covid-19 cases in our club.