The KDCS Committee and I are In total agreement that taking such social responsibility supports the social isolation strategy to reduce / spread out the infection risk to give the NHS and others the best chance of better controlling the impacts. Our group rides often involve largish gatherings and stops at cafes etc. and would therefore also increase the risk of infection to both ourselves and others.
I have also spoken today to Cycling UK who are in the process of updating last Fridays advice in the light of these developments. They support our decision.
I am sure that many of us will continue to ride in some capacity for exercise and well being.
On a final note many of our members and their families are in the older or even vulnerable categories and I would ask you to keep in touch in some way whilst they are in isolation and perhaps offer assistance to them should they require it e.g social contact, shopping drop offs etc.
Take care all and I look forward to the day we can resume some semblance of normality and get back to riding together again.
What does the Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak mean for cycling? | Cycling UK
Statement from Cycling UK
As the national cycling charity, our aim is to support the UK’s population to cycle. This remains true during this period of Covid-19 affecting the UK. Above all, the safety and welfare of Cycling UK’s staff, volunteers, participants at our rides and events, beneficiaries of our cycling programmes and the general public is always our main priority.
www.cyclinguk.org
Statement from Cycling UK
As the national cycling charity, our aim is to support the UK’s population to cycle. This remains true during this period of Covid-19 affecting the UK. Above all, the safety and welfare of Cycling UK’s staff, volunteers, participants at our rides and events, beneficiaries of our cycling programmes and the general public is always our main priority.
www.cyclinguk.org
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