Irish cycling races and sportives are suspended at
present and will remain so until at least April 19th under the Irish Government’s
latest plans to fight Covid19.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar yesterday announced a range of
plans to intensify the measures aimed at combating the virus and a ban on all
sporting events forms part of those plans.
That means all events, even horse racing which had been
continuing behind closed doors, were due to stop from midnight last night.
"We believe we need to do more to flatten the curve.
People should stay at home if at all possible; this is the best way to slow the
virus," Mr Varadkar said.
Cycling Ireland has already announced races and sportives
were off up to an including this Sunday, March 29th.
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And though Cycling Ireland was yet to comment on the
sporting ban implemented by the Government yesterday, the latest measures
effectively extend the cycling event suspension for three more weeks.
Races cannot take place, nor can sportives and other non competitive events. Riding in groups also contravenes the Government’s social distancing measures.
Cycling Ireland has advised riders against cycling in
groups and has urged cycling clubs not to train in groups.
However, while cycling has been banned in countries like
France, Italy and Spain, it has not been stopped in Ireland.
Indeed, the Irish Government has now classified bike
shops among that group of retailers that can stay open if they wish.
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