Cycling Ireland has issued a statement urging cyclists to strictly comply with the Covid19 public health guidelines after the federation was notified by Government and the Garda of some cyclists breaking the rules.
The national governing body said it was told by the
Department of Health that some cyclists were ignoring the virus control
measures.
These measures include people exercising being obliged to
remain within a 2km radius of their homes.
The weekend before last gardai said they had encountered “quite a few” cyclists out cycling in Wicklow.
And last weekend they said there had been a repeat, though it appeared the numbers were very small.
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Garda Commissioner Drew Harris made a statement yesterday about a major policing operation this weekend aimed at ensuring people were not performing non-essential journeys and he referenced cyclists during that address.
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He said some had been encountered by gardai well outside the 2km exercise zone. However, he also spoke at greater length about motorists, people visiting beauty spots and others going to their holiday homes.
Cycling Ireland has now urged cyclists not to stray
outside the measures this weekend, when Easter falls.
“Cycling Ireland is again asking members of the cycling
community to strictly comply with the public health guidelines in place within
your locality,” the federation said.
“While the vast majority are adhering to the guidelines,
Cycling Ireland has been notified by the Department of Health and An Garda
Síochána of a small number of cyclists who have ignored exercise restrictions.
“Within the Republic of Ireland, the guidelines clearly
state that you may exercise within 2km from home only.
“Those flouting the restrictions may face penalties of up
to €2,500 in fines and up to six months in prison.”
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