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From  Mark Greenshields (the Teesside member who does the publicity for Coxwold):

Coxwold Sunday had been rescheduled, it will now go ahead on the 6th of SEPTEMBER…

Time is still 13:30…
Please share this with others as this Cycling tradition has not been broken since the start, even during a global war time conflict this will be the 94th year it has ran … so let’s not falter now…

So we have confirmed with the church and the Village to continue on the event..

Please Re post this with other members and friends to get the good news out….
At least by then we will have something to unite us by and  come together to remember those we’ve lost during this pandemic and to look forward to a bright future on the open road..

Stay safe looking forward to seeing you in Coxwold on the 6th September….or after sanctions are lifted on a quiet road soon..

You will probably have become aware in recent days of the confusion, not least among politicians and police forces, about what restrictions recent emergency legislation puts on your freedom of movement. So that you know what you are, and are not, allowed to do, here’s a link to what the law itself says:

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020. Regulation 6: Restrictions on movement

Thanks to Martyn for this:

Coming back through Sutton on Derwent today, I spotted this on the Parish Council noticeboard. Seems the proposed Hagg Bridge closure due to start on 23/3/2020 has been postponed due to the virus.

If you come by any further information, please share it at blog@wwyork.org

Please see Cycling UK’s latest guidance:

Coronavirus Q&A: Is it safe to cycle? and Why we had no choice but to advise against group rides.

In summary, with a few exceptions (detailed in the Q&A) yes, we should carry on cycling.  However, the advice is clear and unequivocal on cycling in groups: you shouldn’t ride with anyone else, other than members of your own household.

Cycling UK’s advice has been updated in the light of latest government guidance and it “has taken the decision to ask all its member and affiliate groups not to run any group activities, including club runs or events.”

All Wednesday Wheelers’ rides are therefore cancelled until further notice.

Cycling UK add, however “people should not avoid cycling altogether as it remains a great way to keep fit and active and is a good way to boost immunity”.

Hagg Bridge (SE717452), which is the B1228’s crossing of Pocklington Canal between Sutton on Derwent and Melbourne, is set to be closed from 23rd March for approximately 6 months.  At the time of writing, different accounts conflict over whether or not access on foot across the bridge will be maintained, and I have seen no specific statement on whether any pedestrian access will be 24 hours, or for limited periods. Please email blog@wwyork.org if you can clarify what access is being allowed.

 

But N. Yorks 100k ride still happening.

See http://www.ctcnorthyorkshire.org.uk

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From Andrew Richardson:

 

Here is a list of events for 2020. They are open to all:

Sat 4th April 100km Audax from Wigginton
Sun 26th April GHS 50 miles in 5 hours from Norton
Sat 9th May 100km Audax from Wigginton
Sun 10th May Coxwold Cyclists Service  Postponed to 6th September
Sun 7th June 50 miles in 5 hours standard ride from Thornton le Dale
Sun 28th June 200km/100km/60km Audax from Tockwith
Sun 2nd August 50 miles in 5 hours standard ride from Scarborough
Sat 15th August 100km Audax from Stamford Bridge
Sat 5th September 100km/50km standard ride from Ripon
Sun 6th September Coxwold Cyclists Service
Sun 25th October 100km/50km Audax from Wigginton
Sun 1st November AGM at Easingwold
Sun 13th December Celebration of Christmas at Tockwith

Full details of all events on www.ctcnorthyorkshire.org.uk or CTC North Yorkshire Facebook page or see Andrew Richardson.

A request to publicise this was received by email:

On checking our records from previous years we’ve noticed that we had some riders from your club participate in our annual charity sportive and would therefore like to extend a very warm welcome to your club for this our 15^th year of the event which this year is being held on Sat 2^nd May.

Further details and link to the website where you can register….

Drumlanrig Cycle Challenge 2020 – Tearfund

Just a wee reminder that entry is via a donation, and all the money raised will go to the work of Tearfund in releasing people from extreme poverty.

We would appreciate if you could publicise the event with your club members – on the assumption that there isn’t a clash with any other club activities you have on that day.

Best Regards

John Hunter (on behalf of Tearfund)