Plans for return to group riding and racing outlined

Anticipation grows as British Cycling releases outline for a return to normality in 2021

Group riding and racing in England is set to return later this month under plans unveiled by cycling’s governing bodies last week.

While there are still a number of details to confirm with Sport England and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, including travel restrictions, indoor activity, spectating and facility use, British Cycling has shared some important dates as the restrictions are eased (see box).

British Cycling’s delivery director Dani Every said: “While we know that certain challenges remain, particularly in securing local permissions for road racing… we are working hard alongside our discipline commissions and other key stakeholder groups to find solutions.

“We remain confident that we can reintroduce these events over the coming months, and hope to deliver test events at steps two and three of the roadmap, planning for which is currently well under way.”

England, Scotland, Wales