British Cycling has updated its guidance to its members following the death of Queen Elizabeth II and has now urged them not to go on club rides, or engage in other cycling activities, on the day of the funeral.
However, it has also told its members that the "Royal Household" has said there was no need to cancel events during the period of national mourning before the funeral.
In earlier guidance the British national governing body had urged members not to go on club rides or other activities while the funeral service was taking place. However, this has now been extended to the full day of the funeral, with is next Monday, September 19th.
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"As a mark of respect to her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, British Cycling’s guidance is that no formal domestic activities should take place on the day of the State Funeral, Monday 19th September. This includes cycle sport events, club rides, coaching sessions and community programmes," British Cycling said in its latest update.
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"As the day of the State Funeral has been designated as a national bank holiday, in line with many other employers British Cycling will close for the day," it added.
"The Royal Household has advised that there is no obligation to cancel or postpone events during the period of National Mourning, and this extends to all planned cycle-sport events, club and community activity. Therefore the decision to proceed with events or activities is at the discretion of individual organisers, volunteers, local authorities and landowners."
However, it also stated the Beaumont Trophy and Curlew Cup due to take place on the same weekend as the funeral had been postponed to next month. Last week the final three stages of the Tour of Britain were cancelled after the Queen's death was announced.
