Some more steps back to "normal" were announced by Scottish Cycling:
I am pleased to confirm that following the welcome announcements from the First Minister on Thursday 20th August, we have now been able to publish updated guidance on cycling activity.
In summary:
- The requirement for physical distancing is suspended for all activity, and for all ages, from 24 August 2020 for the duration of the activity. Physical distancing of 2m should be maintained before and after activity for all people aged 12 and over.
- Coaches & Leaders can coach / lead adult groups of no more 30, from an unlimited number of households. See Guidance for Coaching and Leading.
- Group cycling activity, training, or fitness, including club rides, for adults can take place in groups of no more than 30, from an unlimited number of households, providing a Covid Coordinator has been appointed for the activity. See Guidance for Clubs and Activity and Guidance for Covid Coordinators.
Significantly, the guidance on group sizes for sport and physical activity now differs markedly from the rest of society (where 15 from 5 households outdoors remains the case).
This is a welcome move, which will permit a much wider return to club activity, particularly for adults, than has been possible previously.
The Covid-19 Coordinator role has now become compulsory for all clubs (previously this was just for youth clubs and encouraged for others).
Another latest update from Scottish Cycling is available, click here
Previous SC Updates
June 22 - Another latest update from Scottish Cycling is available, click here
Latest update May 29 - now we are in Phase 1 of coming out of lockdown, for details click here
Latest update from Scottish Cycling - all the details are in this document - click here
Please find attached an updated overview of the suspension of British/Scottish Cycling sanctioned activities.
While many of you have been enjoying the opportunity to ride recreationally, we appreciate that the cycling community is looking for direction and certainty on when club, group and competitive activity can resume.
The British Cycling position has been agreed with Scottish Cycling and Welsh Cycling, but we recognise that devolved government guidance may dictate that adjustments are required, including the dates we are working towards.
To support the Scottish Cycling clubs, event organisers and riders, the following guidance will further explain the British Cycling extension to the suspension of activity, in Scotland.
Best wishes,
Fraser Johnston
Club Development Manager (Young People & Leadership)
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