Cycling Ireland has formally extended the postponement of its sanctioned events – including races, sportives and others – to April 19th and has also set out the five scenarios in which cycling is still permitted in Ireland.
Governments across Europe have taken different approaches
to cycling in the midst of the Covid19 crisis.
In Ireland cycling is not banned but the general measures
put in place to combat the virus are impacting cycling.
Riding in groups, for example, would contravene the advice to the public to follow social distancing and stay two metres apart from others, excluding those they share a home with.
Now Cycling Ireland has specifically set out the circumstances in which cyclists could continue to ride their bikes while remaining on the right side of the Government measures. They include:
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- Exercising outdoors once per day (solo or with members of your household)
- Shopping for basic necessities
- Providing care or helping somebody vulnerable
- Travelling to/from essential work
- Indoor training
Cycling Ireland also confirmed that following the Government’s announcement on Tuesday all sporting events were called off until at least April 19th; that effectively extended the postponement of cycling events to that date.
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“Cycling Ireland fully supports the public health advice
and stresses the importance of following HSE guidelines in order to safeguard public health,” the national
governing body said in a statement.
“The
current situation has placed considerable financial strain on sports governing
bodies, and we want to thank members for their ongoing support through
membership.
“We share
in your disappointment at the cancellation of many cycling activities however
we will do everything within our power to ensure the smooth return of events
and activities as soon as it is safe to do so.
“Cycling
is proven to be beneficial for your physical and mental health, provided that
physical distance guidelines are followed.
“With
increased strain placed on our health system, Cycling Ireland would encourage
you to ride with extra caution and
stick to familiar roads.
“It is
vital that as members of the cycling community we continue to act responsibly
so that cycling can be used for transportation and managing our health during
this time of crisis.”
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