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One of Ireland's three Easter Bank Holiday Weekend stage races has been claimed by the Covid-19 pandemic, with the Gorey Three Day saying it will not go ahead at that time.
The race organisers said it was with “sincere regret” that the race has had to be postponed until a date later in the year.
Race director Derrick Webb added: “We are very disappointed to have to make the decision to postpone the Gorey Three Day again. Following on from last year's postponement, work has continued to try to finally get the new-look race successfully on the road.
“However,
due to the uncertain environment we
face as a result of Covid-19 restrictions,
both from a sporting and
logistical perspective, it's simply not possible to commit the resources
necessary to promote the race without
any guarantee it will actually be able to go ahead on schedule.
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“As in
2020, we've decided to make the
call as early as possible to ensure
riders can avoid, or at least minimise, any losses due to pre-booked accommodation and travel.
“The organising
team will continue to consult with the
Cycling Ireland Road Commission,
Wexford County Council and the Garda
Siochana to arrange the earliest possible new date for the race.
“I would
like to thank everyone involved for your understanding. We are as determined as ever to make the Gory Three-Day a
success, but we also have to be realistic and responsible in how we achieve that.”
It is perhaps no surprise a decision is being made now about the Gorey Three Day as Easter falls on the first weekend of April this year, just one month after the scheduled start to the season on the first weekend of March.
With the Covid-19 lock-down extended in Northern Ireland until at least March 5th and plans to extend the Republic's lock-down currently being finalised, the first races of the season on both sides of the Border are now at risk and the outlook beyond that is very uncertain.
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