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The Louisville Bicycle Club, with guidance from
KYcovid-19 is reopening our ride schedule as of June 11, 2020.
As we start to ride again in groups as a club there
are some questions we should all give some thoughtful attention to
concerning covid-19.
- Am I comfortable
riding in a group with others I haven't been in contact with?
Solo rides are safer than group rides.
Small group rides with close contacts are likely
safe.
Small groups rides with individuals other than
close contacts could be risky.
You will need to take steps to mitigate the
risks
- Am I or anyone I have
contact with part of an at risk population?
If any member feels it is unsafe or unhealthy to ride
with the club at this time please don't participate. We want you back
but we're willing to wait for you. When you feel good about joining
back in we'll be here.
To better partner with all our members in these
unprecedented times we are suspending the competitive top mileage
awards for 2020. We will continue tracking and recording your club
mileage for individual awards. We feel this is not the time to have
the pressure of competition, rather a genuine concern for the well
being of all our members. We hope everyone understands and shares our
concerns for all of our friends.
The Louisville Bicycle Club will be taking these steps
on all group rides to lower the risk of infection by covid-19.
- All rides will meet
in areas that lessen your exposure to others.
- All rides will have a
gps file attached to our ride calendar. Please download the
route to your gps unit and/or print your own cue sheet.
- Suspension of pre
ride announcements. This will enable members to "sign in
and go" so that we don't create a mass gathering in
the parking lot.
The Louisville Bicycle Club is asking you, our members
to take these steps on all group rides to lessen the risk of
infection by covid-19.
- Self monitor for
signs and symptoms of covid-19 and be clear of these for the
previous 14 days.
Signs and symptoms of covid-19 per the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or
smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny
nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Self conduct a
temperature check prior to participating.
- Wear a mask pre and
post ride and consider wearing during the ride if possible.
- Carry hand sanitizer.
- Bring your own pen to
sign in and do not touch the sign in sheet.
- Come prepared to be
self sufficient with food and drink. We are discouraging store
stops at this time. Also, as always make sure you have any
tools, tubes, equipment and first aid materials you may need and
know how to use them.
- Let's all dial back
the intensity. Lower the risk of putting unnecessary strain on
the medical community. Now is not the time for pace lines and
sprints.
Social distancing
Pre ride
- Pre load the gps file
or pre print your own cue sheet or both. Gps units can fail.
- Stay near your auto
or if you rode your bike to the ride (YAY!) stay at least 6 feet
apart from others.
- Wear a mask
- Don't share anything
with others
- Use hand sanitizer
Ride
- Feel free to leave as
soon as possible
- Ride in small groups.
Preferably 6 or less
- Increase distance
while riding. 6 feet is the minimum. Some groups suggest 20
feet.
- Leave the parking
area with 2 minute intervals between small groups.
- If you come up on
another group that has close to 10 you should slow down or roll
through being sure not to merge into that group.
- Reduce droplets. If
you have to sneeze, cough, blow your nose etc. drop back and be
sure no one is in your slipstream.
- Share the road. With
distancing our groups will be spread out more than usual. Let's
be cognizant of the impact we may be creating for other road
users. Courtesy works both ways. We can be proactive in our
interactions with other types of vehicular traffic and
pedestrians.
Post ride
- If you plan on a post
ride gathering please have a meeting place pre arranged. For now
it will be the best practice to leave the parking lot
immediately upon completion of your ride.
It's going to look a little different for awhile but
we're looking forward to riding again with our friends that feel
comfortable with the precautions we all must take. Whether you decide
to join a group ride or continue to ride solo or your own friend
group let's make the best of our great short cycling season of 2020.
Sincerely
The Louisville bicycle club Executive committee
Jeff White-President
Amelia dauer-VP/Touring
Bekki Livingston-Secretary
David Wittry- VP/Education
Steven Jent- VP/Communication
Katie Rowe- VP/Advocacy
Diane Bellafronto-Treasurer
Jon Kindig- VP/Racing
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