Cycling Ulster has warned its members that while restrictions related to Covid19 were being lifted the country was not returning to normal and care needed to be taken to the resumption of group cycling.
In the Republic and the North the easing of restrictions
is broadly the same, with open racing able to resume on both sides of the
Border from July 17th.
However, while club racing is now permitted in the
Republic – as of yesterday – that is not yet the case in the North, where the
first racing will only take place from July 17th.
In general terms, outdoor gatherings of up to 200 people
are now permitted in the Republic, though in the North the number is 30 people.
While open racing has gotten the green light throughout
the island on the same date, which is very welcome, Cycling Ulster has urged
continued caution.
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Cycling Ulster chair Tommy McCague said the continued
progress and return to more activities for members and clubs was positive
news.
“Members do, however, need to continue to follow the
latest guidance provided by Cycling Ireland and act responsibly in their
actions,” he said.
“While there has been substantial progress which has
enabled the return to more cycling activities, we are not returning to normal
and consideration of Covid-9 and the measures still in placed needs to remain a
priority.”
McCague extended Cycling Ulster’s thanks to its members
for continuing to respect the public health guidelines in place.
The provincial body also commended club volunteers for
their work on trying to maintain some activities during the lock-down period,
including “organising online activities” as well as taking on an increased
workload in the coming weeks to ensure the new guidelines are being followed.
“I also want to thank Cycling Ireland for their work and
support throughout this period. Cycling Ulster will continue to engage with
them and monitor developments over the coming weeks,” McCague added.
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