National governing body British Cycling has received approval from the UK Government’s Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) on its return to racing action plan.
British Cycling’s six-stage plan for resuming activities – called The Way Forward – has been developed in collaboration with stakeholders from across the sport. It is continually being updated in light of new Government guidance.
The organisation is currently on Stage 4 of the process, and reaching Stage 6 will mark a return of all events and activities – though certain protocols may still apply.
Stage 4 overview
- Sanctioned club and group activity and events
- Racing from 1 August.
- Increase in coaching group size and ‘one metre plus’ for group rides from 23 July
- Race/event field sizes determined by risk assessment
- Coaching sessions max 30
- Club and group rides max 6
- ‘One metre plus’ acceptable for coaching sessions and group riding
- In addition to the use of open access roads, bridleways and trails – outdoor facilities can be open for recreational, group and club activity as well as some forms of racing up to a regional level in line with UK Government / British Cycling guidelines
- Stage 4 marks the return of some competitive event formats, in line with BC guidance on return to events
- There are no road racing or sportives at this stage
- Spectating is permitted in line with British Cycling guidance on the return to events
In addition to this guidance, British Cycling has also compiled an FAQ page which covers matters including Government guidance on outdoor exercise, British Cycling membership and ranking points.
