Cycling UK urges the cancellation of all group activities

Latest advice is to avoid cycling in groups, however individual riding is still possible.

Following Government advice, Cycling UK is urging the cancellation of all group activities. Cycle magazine's medical expert Dr Kate Hattersley, a South Devon Cycling UK group member, and practising GP in Exeter explains what this means and how to minimise risk for you as an individual cyclist.

Q: I’m a healthy cyclist under the age of 70, is it safe for me to continue cycling during the Coronavirus outbreak?

A: Yes. There is no reason for you to stop cycling at present but make sure to do so at a safe distance from others. Visits to cafes and pubs should be avoided to limit exposure to infection. You should carry tissues to use when cycling, disposing of them safely in a bin as soon as possible. If you do visit a food outlet, you must wash your hands before and after visiting, and again on returning home.

It’s also advisable to wash your cycling gloves, too. Remember to avoid touching your face if your hands are not clean.

Q: I’m a healthy cyclist over the age of 70, is it safe for me to continue cycling during the Coronavirus outbreak?

A: Yes. The latest advice is to self-isolate at home for the next twelve weeks to protect yourself from infection. Exercise is encouraged but at a safe distance from others. This would permit cycling, but again, avoid visits to pubs and cafes for refreshments.

Up to date information from Cycling UK, and further advice, can be found by clicking on this link

The Wayfarers have cancelled all rides

Tomorrow’s London Ride and all future Wayfarer rides are cancelled until further notice.

This decision has been taken with regret by the committee due to the risk to our members and those we meet on rides. It is based on government advice that everyone, but especially those over 70 should:

·         Stop non-essential contact with others,

·         Stop unnecessary travel,

·         Not visit pubs and cafes.

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Check developing NHS advice here.

Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms (high temperature or a new cough).

If you need assistance from us tell a committee member and we will do what we can to help.

At some stage we may try to reinstate rides, on a strictly numbers-limited and open-air basis, but that is not for now. We will not request ride leaders for May and June. Our hope and expectation is eventually to resume our club activities in full.  In the meantime, if you can get out to ride solo, we wish you an enjoyable experience, but please stay safe.

Please continue to monitor this Blog and brief people you think may not read any of our Blogs.

     I hope everyone manages to keep healthy in these challenging times.

Please ask a committee member if you have any questions or concerns.

Dave Vine

Dave Vine: d.vine207@btinternet.com

Tim Court: timcourt50@gmail.com

Paul James, Beginners rep  paulandrewjames1949@yahoo.co.uk