Cycling Ulster has had reports of cyclists training in groups on the road and also riding off road in groups, in defiance of the Covid19 regulations.
In the Republic cyclists are only permitted to ride
within 5km of home and can only cycle with other riders they share a household
with.
In the North the rules are different, with no
restrictions on how far cyclists can go. However, because of social distancing
requirements cycling in groups is still not permitted.
Cycling Ulster has responsibility for cycling in Ulster,
with includes countries in the North as well as Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan in
the Republic.
And it has urged riders within its catchment area on both sides of the Border to comply with the regulations and help stem the spread of Covid19.
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“Cycling Ulster have received several reports this weekend of cyclists in groups on the road and mountain biking, in defiance of the regulations,” it said in a statement.
“We are still in the midst of this pandemic and no one
should be cycling with anyone outside of their household or beyond 5km of their
home in Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan.
“The breaking of these regulations only serves to worsen
the impact of Covid-19 on everyone.
“Strict adherence of them will save lives and ensure we
as a cycling community can return to our activities sooner rather than later.”
Cycling Ireland issued a statement last week saying it
believed cycling could be a central part of Ireland’s easing of restrictions,
which has just begun and will continue, at least in the Republic, until August.
It added it was seeking clarification from the government
about how social distance would impact training in groups, racing and
sportives.
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