Sunday Cycles 27th Sep in conjunction with Cork Bike Week and Cork Sports Partnership. Departing NS at 08:30, 09:00 and 10:00. COVID-19 Protocols apply

Posted onAuthorClub Secretary

There are several cycles planned as part of Cork Bike Week 2020 on Sunday 27th September.
Ladies Cycle at 08:30 and Short Beginners cycle at 10:00.
Lady members of the club are organising a 30K cycle that will depart the National School at 08:30.
This group will then join a combined / mixed beginners cycle that will leave the National School at 10:00 with a view to cycling for one hour to return to O'Mahonys Bar in Watergrasshill @ 11:00 for coffee / teas.
Additional details are on the Club Facebook page
The names of all participants will be recorded and registered via the Cycling Ireland Booking system. 
All participants should complete the COVID19 questionnaire available at the following link:
Sunday Social Club Cycle and longer Beginners Cycle at 09:00
The main club cycle will depart the National School at 09:00 and cycle for approx 50K
This cycle will also finish in O'Mahonys Watergrasshill @11:00 for teas / coffees
If you wish to take part in this cycle please reply via email.
COVID-19 protocols apply (see below). 
Non club members who are looking for a longer cycle are also welcome to take part.
The expected average speed for this cycle will be @ 25K per hour. 
Route Details for the Club cycle are available at 

COVID-19 Protocols are as follows:

In order to take part in the club spin the following steps are required from all participants:

1.     Complete the Self-Assessment Personal Screening Questionnaire available at the following link:

1.     http://www.cyclingireland.ie/downloads/covid19%20protocol%20-%20self-assessment%20personal%20screening%20questionnaire.pdf

2.     Note if you answer Yes to any of the questions you cannot take part in the club activity

2.     Reply to Club Secretary (Brian Atkinson) via Email only indicating that you will be taking part

1.     Verbal replies, or replies via WhatsApp will not be used.

2.     These email replies will be used to register participants in attendance using the Cycling Ireland Booking System. The club will do this on your behalf.

3.     It is an Insurance and government requirement for contact tracing purposes. 

4.     The email replies will be also used to pre-assign cyclists to groups. Groups will be 4-6 cyclists in size to avoid congestion at coffee stops. If there are multiple groups these will depart at 5 minute intervals.  

5.     Please do not show up to the spin unannounced i.e. without replying via email

3.     Exercise good hygiene before, during and after the cycle

1.     Spitting or clearing your nose during the cycle is not acceptable.

2.     Do not share bottles, food or equipment such as pumps

4.     Maintain 2m social distance at the meeting point, coffee stop and when stopped for mechanicals or punctures.

5.     Bring a Face Mask to allow entry into shops (Legally required from Monday 20th July).