CYCLING IRELAND STATEMENT – CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATED

13/03/2020

Following on from yesterday’s Government announcement in relation to Coronavirus (Covid-19), Cycling Ireland announced that all Cycling Ireland approved events are to be cancelled with immediate effect until further notice.

In addition to the events cancellation, Cycling Ireland further advises all affiliated clubs to cancel all club training rides and club events until further notice. Members are encouraged to cycle individually and not in groups.  Members Cycling Ireland insurance is not altered.

As per the guidance issued by the public health authorities, clubs and club members should take precautions against the spread of COVID-19 such as:

      ·  regular hand washing

      ·  be aware of social distancing

      ·  exercising proper cough and sneeze etiquette.

Cycling Ireland is encouraging all members to continue to follow the guidelines which have been provided by the public health authorities

Cycling Ireland will continue to closely monitor advice from the Public Health teams on the island of Ireland and issue further statements if necessary.

Be safe and look out for those closest to you.