Unlimited outdoor exercise is permitted each day, as long as you keep your distance from others \u2013 ideally at least 2m (6ft 6in), but if that\u2019s not possible, the official recommendation is to allow \u201cone metre plus\u201d. You can meet up to five<\/strong> other people, from multiple households, indoors or outdoors \u2013 so group rides are allowed. Unlimited travel is permitted to do exercise or use outdoor spaces, and you can stay away from home overnight. Social distancing measures have been implemented at most riding venues. Check before jumping in the car\/van though, because some areas are subject to local lockdowns.<\/p>\n At the time of writing, local restrictions are in place in:<\/p>\n Details here: www.gov.uk\/government\/collections\/local-restrictions-areas-with-an-outbreak-of-coronavirus-covid-19<\/a><\/p>\n Scotland <\/strong>(in areas without local lockdowns)<\/p>\n Unlimited outdoor exercise and travel are allowed. You can ride with up to five<\/strong> other people (plus an unlimited number of children under 12), but the group can only contain members of two households<\/strong> (unless all members are under 18) and you must remain 2m (6ft 6in) apart. No social visits to private homes are permitted. Up to six people from two households can meet at other indoor venues (eg. trail centre cafe).<\/p>\n At the time of writing, local restrictions are in place in:<\/p>\n Details here: www.gov.scot\/publications\/coronavirus-covid-19-local-measures<\/a><\/p>\n Wales<\/strong> (in areas without local lockdowns)<\/p>\n Unlimited outdoor exercise and travel are allowed. Up to 30<\/strong> people from different homes can meet outside, as long as they stay 2m (6ft 6in) apart. It\u2019s illegal for more than six people (aged 11+) to meet inside, and these six can only be from a maximum of four households \u2013 something to bear in mind if you\u2019re hoping to meet for a cuppa before a group ride.<\/p>\n At the time of writing, local restrictions are in place in:<\/p>\n Details here: https:\/\/gov.wales\/local-lockdown<\/a><\/p>\n Northern Ireland<\/strong> (in areas without local lockdowns)<\/p>\n Unlimited outdoor exercise and travel are allowed. Up to 15<\/strong> people can meet in public spaces outdoors, and also in indoor venues (excluding homes), if they stay 2m (6ft 6in) apart. In a private garden, this reduces to six people from two households. No social visits to people\u2019s homes are permitted.<\/p>\n Details of any local lockdowns should be added here: www.nidirect.gov.uk\/articles\/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-what-restrictions-mean-you<\/a><\/p>\n Muddying the waters slightly, cycling is on the UK Government\u2019s list of 30 organised<\/span> sports that are permitted with more than six participants. However, this applies to official events only (ie. races), not informal meet-ups.<\/p>\n Still not entirely sure what\u2019s allowed in your area? Ordnance Survey<\/a> and Natural England<\/a> have collated the latest advice about outdoor exercise, usefully sortable by sport and region, here: www.getoutside.co.uk\/covid<\/a>.<\/p>\n At the beginning of the national lockdown back in March, the emergency services and mountain rescue groups were urging people not to take any risks, to avoid placing unnecessary strain on the NHS at a time when they were desperately trying to free up hospital beds and equipment to treat patients with COVID-19. For this reason, we advised sticking to roads, fireroads and less technical trails. While the situation is more settled now and in many areas hospitals are less busy, it\u2019s still not a good time to end up in A&E, due to the higher risk of infection. So it\u2019s best to take things steady and put off tackling that 50\/50 drop you\u2019ve been eyeing up.<\/p>\n It should go without saying that if you start exhibiting any flu-like symptoms \u2013 such as a dry cough and high temperature \u2013 it\u2019s essential that you avoid the temptation to leave the house for exercise and instead self-isolate at home.<\/p>\n Most UK bike parks and trail centres are now open, although local lockdowns mean that some are only accessible by local residents, so check before travelling. One notable exception is BikePark Wales, which has temporarily closed its gates following the implementation of a local lockdown in Merthyr Tydfil.<\/p>\n The UCI World Cup series<\/strong> has been cut to just two cross-country (XC) and four downhill (DH) rounds and postponed until the autumn, with all venues now hosting two races on the same weekend:<\/p>\n Both the DH and XC World Championships<\/strong> are still set to go ahead, in Leogang, Austria, from 5-11 October. The 4X World Championships<\/strong> has been cancelled. The Marathon World Championships<\/strong> is scheduled for 24-25 October, in Sakarya Turkey.<\/p>\n The Enduro World Series<\/strong> (EWS) has been reduced to five rounds:<\/p>\n The Trophy of Nations<\/strong> is currently set to go ahead as planned in Finale Ligure, Italy, on 26-27 September.<\/p>\n The following MBUK<\/em> favourites and new events have been postponed or cancelled, along with many others:<\/p>\n While event organisers and private riding venues have been hit hard, manufacturers and retailers have generally been weathering the storm better. There\u2019s likely to be long-term disruption to R&D and supply chains, but many shops are reporting excellent sales, especially of lower-end bikes and spares. You can read more on the pandemic\u2019s impact on the bike industry here<\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s business as usual here at MBUK <\/em>\u2013 or as close as it can be, in the circumstances. We\u2019re all working from home but we\u2019ve got loads of great content in progress and are working closely with suppliers to make sure that everything continues as usual.<\/p>\n We\u2019re asking subscribers to check that we\u2019ve got the correct email address for them, just in case of disruption. Don\u2019t worry \u2013 if we\u2019re unable to deliver your magazine to you, we\u2019ll extend your subscription free of charge, so you won\u2019t lose out. Also, we\u2019ll send you a complimentary digital edition. Full details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you normally buy the mag in the shops but would rather get it delivered to your home, we\u2019ve got a great subscription offer for you<\/a> with a welcome gift or you can download our digital edition from the Apple App Store<\/a> or Google Play<\/a>.<\/p>\n Right, that\u2019s the hard sell over! All that remains to say is that we hope you, your family and friends stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you out on the trails soon.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By James Costley-White Published: Thursday, 24 September 2020 at 12:00 am The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is having a massive impact across the globe. Unfortunately the mountain biking world isn\u2019t immune. 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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Is there anything else to think about before going for a ride?<\/h4>\n
Which riding spots are closed due to COVID-19?<\/h4>\n
What impact is COVID-19 having on racing and events?<\/h4>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>What effect is COVID-19 having on the bike industry?<\/h4>\n
How is the situation affecting MBUK?<\/h4>\n
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