Mid-June 2020 update

Since the last blog update I have cycled around Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire with Mr Hoopdriver and the feisty Jessie Milton - courtesy of H G Wells in 1896. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wheels_of_Chance

Here in the 21st century, our national body has just announced that the suspension of club group rides has now been relaxed, so that subject to risk assessment, social distancing and a whole lot of other considerations, groups may now organise rides for up to six people. 

However, permitting and happening are two different things, as one this Coronavirus FAQ makes clear:

Q: Even though the guidance might allow for group rides, is it sensible to do so?

Cycling UK: We have outlined what the regulations and guidance permit, but riders and clubs should make their own assessment of whether they should undertake any socially distanced group ride, and if so, when, where and how.

Infection rates may vary regionally, some groups will have different demographics and members with different risk factors, and it may be difficult to maintain social distancing within a group on certain rides.

It is therefore important for people to exercise their own judgement and common sense if they are undertaking group rides, having regard to their own safety, other road users, and infection risk.

So basically, in a rather long-winded way, this is to say that no Five Miles to Fabulous rides are scheduled for the time being, but we are looking forward to resuming as and when we reasonably can.