CANCELLED: Battle of Britain Round 1

British Cycling has announced its return to activity plans which are listed below. Due to the roadmap set out below and uncertainty facing event organisers, a number of national events which were set to take place in April, May and June have now been either postponed or cancelled and unfortunately one of the cancelled events is the first round of the Men’s & Women’s Battle of Britain & Elite Grand Prix which was due to take place on April 17 & 18.

This guidance has been created following confirmation that all British Cycling-sanctioned activity in England falls under the UK Government’s definition of organised sport, provided that all involved follow the relevant Covid-secure protocols. Informal activity – such as going for a bike ride with friends – will remain subject to the Government’s general guidance on exercise and social distancing.

Step 1

From March 8

Under-18 and school sport as part of education provision and wraparound care.

People can leave their house to cycle alone, within their household bubble or with one other person.

From March 29

British Cycling-affiliated Club rides or recreation programme rides for up to 15 participants (or limited to relevant leader/rider ratios), on highways, trails and tracks.
Outdoor coach-led club training and coaching for all ages. Numbers to be determined by a coach’s qualification.
Indoor coaching for under-18s and disabled people, subject to facility access.
Outdoor club, local and regional competition and challenge events, such as sportives, across a range of disciplines. This will be subject to guidance set out in The Way Forward.
Indoor regional competition for under-18s and disabled people, subject to facility access.
Private provision of education courses limited to six people, delivered outdoors.

Step 2

From 12 April at the earliest:

Outdoor regional and some national competition and challenge events across a range of disciplines, including pilots for road racing and downhill mountain bike events with uplift.
British Cycling education course delivery, subject to facility access.

Step 3

From 17 May at the earliest:

Recreational group and club riding in any number (or limited to relevant leader/rider ratios), on highways, trails and tracks.
Indoor and outdoor coach-led club training and coaching for all ages.
Indoor regional and national competition all ages.

Step 4

From 21 June at the earliest:

All activity to resume.
Restrictions at this stage TBC.