Saturday Morning Training Ride

The normal Saturday bunch are back out again.   We will be staying within the borders probably 3 to 4 hours normal winter pace.  Note , subject to cancellation if bad weather..  Speed will be 17-19 mph,

Recent changes to the Covid restrictions in Scotland has enabled Scottish Cycling to establish a protocol for organised club activities which PCC have adopted.  The guidance states

• Rides will be advertised via the club Facebook page and the club website (www.peeblescycling.org).
• You should not attend a ride if you or anyone in your household has symptoms of COVID-19 (high temperature, cough, loss or change in sense of taste or smell)
• Physical distancing must be maintained at all times.
• The decrease from 15 participants stated in Scottish Government guidelines to 9 participants in Scottish Cycling guidelines is to maintain ride safety with the physical distancing requirements.
• A risk assessment will be performed before the planned activity and if physical distancing cannot be safely maintained with 9 participants then the number will be decreased.
• Adults are not permitted to travel outside their local authority to participate in club activity
• Riders’ contact details for Test and Protect must be given to the Ride Leader before the ride and will be collated in the same way as previously with the details sent confidentially to our Covid-19 ride Coordinator.  They will be deleted after 21 days.  If a person in the group tests positive the club is required to provide the NHS Scotland ‘Test and Protect’ programme with contact details of all ride participants.  If this arises,  then NHS Scotland may contact you.
• Ride Leaders will have performed a risk assessment ensuring that any additional risk that may be present due to COVID-19 has been considered