Last Updated: April 28, 2021

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To All Southern California Cyclists:

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We all love riding in groups, and no matter whether it is because of the camaraderie we share, the ability to race with others, better safety and support, or just the enjoyment of suffering together, it has been difficult to give up group rides during the pandemic. I commend all of you that have stopped riding together so we can do our part to slow the spread of covid-19.  As a club or group leader I care about the safety of my members. You are my friends, teammates, and riding partners and I want everyone to be safe so we can enjoy riding together again once this is behind us.  The leaders of the cycling organizations in the area agree that safety is paramount and the undersigned are in agreement with the following principals.

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1. Cycling is important and we encourage our members to ride, indoors and outdoors, during the pandemic, but we encourage members to follow social distancing protocols.

2. At this time, clubs and groups are not promoting group rides. If you choose to ride outdoors, please ride only with those that you live with.  Please do not ride in groups.  Beyond the obvious health risks, the potential social and sponsor backlash could cause unforeseen problems for all of us.

3. Do not use our social media (i.e. Facebook, Strava, website, etc) to announce rides and please do not post photos of large group rides to social media.

4. Group rides are not expected to resume until stage 4 of Governor Newsom’s outline, which may be September at the earliest. 

5. When riding outside please follow covid-19 cycling etiquette:

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• Always have a face mask with you in case you need to enter a closed space, are riding through a city that requires one, or come upon others.

• Always check behind you or pull off the road when you sneeze, cough, or expectorate.

• Be considerate when passing other riders, runners, and walkers by giving them a wide berth.

• Temporarily slow when other riders are passing you so they can get by you more quickly.

• Do not congregate at stop lights, keep social distancing.

• Keep in mind that social distance increases as your speed increases.

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As cyclists we know we can endure discomfort to reach our goal.  Right now we are facing a very tough climb, but together we can do this.  I look forward to your support.

 

Signed,

 

Greg Leibert - Big Orange Board, President

Greg Seyrenian - Big Orange Board, Vice President

Don Wolfe - Big Orange Board, CFO

Eric Arentsen - Big Orange Board

John Heffernan - Big Orange Board

Jon Phillips - Big Orange Membership Chair

Kevin Salk - Big Orange Race Chair 

Joann Zwagerman - Big Orange Social Chair