CTC Cambridge

Monday, 27 July 2020 

These guidelines are supplementary information for anyone leading a group ride while the Covid-19 restrictions apply. This is in addition to the general guidance for leading a group ride.

• While the government restrictions remain in place we are asking leaders to operate a booking system and limit the numbers to a maximum of 6 (leader + 5). Splitting a larger group does not comply with the current rules.

• We ask leaders to try and allocate places fairly, nominally using a "first-come, first-served" principle. But we recognise that some judgement may be needed.

• Leaders have two options to choose a ride: you can either volunteer to lead one of the "suggested" rides on the draft rides list or you can propose your own ride. Half-and-half also welcome - you can request changes to one of the "suggested" rides.

• You can choose any sensible ride with your choice of date and start time. We recommend aiming for shorter rides (30-60 miles) with one cafe or picnic/rest stop. Only choose a cafe stop if you know it is open - otherwise you can choose a picnic stop.

• Leaders are asked to complete a ride registration form and send this to the membership secretary within 24 hours of the ride ending - ideally send it on the same day. If the ride is fully booked you can send the names early and just update later if needed. We may need to use this information for contact tracing - hence the urgency.

• The Leader is asked to give a special "Covid-19" briefing at the start of the ride using the notes provided on the rider registration form. This is to remind everyone of the social distancing rules and to remind them to follow government guidelines if they develop symptoms following the ride.

  More information on both aspects is available here:
  Cycling UK tips for social distancing
  CTC Cambridge risk assessment (pdf)