Covid-19 and Bike Events rides update

With the rapidly changing situation around COVID-19, we are continuing to follow guidance from the Government, Public Health England and the World Health Organisation. Bike Events’ priority is to operate in a way which protects the health and wellbeing of all our cyclists and staff.

Current government advice is that 'While the risks of transmitting the disease at mass open-air events are relatively low, banning of non-essential gatherings will also allow emergency services that would have been deployed for these events to be prioritised in alleviating pressure on public services.'  Our events have their own medical and other services, so do not make demand on public services.  

British Cycling current guidance is that mass cycling events should not take place before the end of April and no Bike Events rides take place during this period.  We are currently looking at rescheduling our Spring rides (in May and June) to dates later in the Summer and Autumn and will post further details both here and at www.bike-events.co.uk

In the meantime, we encourage you to keep cycling for your health and well-being. Health experts, including the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine’s Professor Sir Andy Haines, said on March 17^th that:
“Walking and cycling, particularly in green spaces, is good for mental as well as physical health. ”Walking and cycling can be compatible with social distancing if people are responsible.”
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/latest-news/support-people-cycling-outside-during-coronavirus-pandemic-say-experts-452006

We hope everyone stays safe and healthy and wish all of you the best in these incredibly challenging and worrying times.