The BTCEB Board of Directors has unanimously approved the resumption of the pop-up group ride program. Effective immediately members of BTCEB will be able to schedule pop-up rides similar to how we had run them pre-COVID-19. Rides will follow the most current state, county, local, and park system restrictions in addition to other guidelines as adopted by the Board. At this time we are limiting group rides strictly to the “pop-up ride” format with up to 10 riders (including the ride leader) per event.
Here’s a full list of the adopted group ride guidelines:
BTCEB IS OPERATING UNDER STRICT COVID-19 OPERATING RESTRICTIONS as provided the the California Department of Public Health, relevant county and local health departments, as well as relevant park system guidelines as defined for adults participating in non-contact outdoor fitness and sports activities.
COVID-19 preventative measures are vital to protecting health and wellbeing, and to minimize pressure on the frontline services. We all have a role to play in adhering to the Public Health orders and guidelines, therefore we require that you observe the following:
Do not join a BTCEB Group Ride if you are feeling unwell or are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 including cough, difficulty breathing, fever/chills, muscle pains, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.
- You should not come to a BTCEB Group Ride if you have been specifically tested for a possible COVID-19 exposure and are waiting for your test results. If you test positive for COVID-19 within 7 days of being at an in-person BTCEB event you must report this via email to the club Board of Directors at board@btceb.org within 24 hours of receiving your positive test notification.
- Show consideration for others by respecting the mandated physical distancing requirement of 6 feet and wearing a face covering when this is not possible especially at the beginning, end or during extended breaks in the ride.
- CDC recommended face masks must be properly worn [mouth + nose] while waiting to join up on a Group Ride and when not participating in the activity (e.g mid-ride breaks, mechanicals, etc).
- No sharing of drink bottles and other personal items and equipment.
- Shared food or beverages will not be provided at club events unless they are single serve items. Food or beverage consumption must strictly adhere to physical distancing requirements of more than 6 feet.
- Please observe posted/documented limits for the number of people allowed for a given group ride. At this time no more than 10 riders (including the Ride Leader) are permitted on a BTCEB Group Ride. Please be sure to RSVP to any ride announcement or post to ensure that sufficient space is available in a ride.
- Do not spend time any longer than necessary in close proximity to other riders particularly as rides begin or end.
- Give careful consideration to your fitness, prevailing trail conditions, and expected skill level required when choosing to join a BTCEB group ride.
Persons not respecting physical distancing guidelines after reasonable requests from Group Ride Leaders or other members will be asked to leave the BTCEB Group Ride. Ride privileges on BTCEB Group Rides may be revoked by the club Board of Directors for continued failure to follow these guidelines.
Stay tuned to the BTCEB Meetup Events page for the next Pop-Up Ride near you!
And if you’d like to organize a Pop-Up Ride please contact ride@btceb.org with your request and we’ll get your ride posted for you.
