Yes, we can!

How the Covid regulations affect our outdoor events.

We hope you’re all doing well, staying safe and getting out on the bike. We’re so excited to be back making events happen, but with all the Covid-related info out there, we thought we’d send out a quick overview of how the guidelines and restrictions apply to our events.

We are currently at Level 2 in the Scottish Borders, and everyone in Scotland is free to attend our events apart from people living in Glasgow City which is Level 3. There are also certain areas of England with travel restrictions in place.

Current Covid Rules in Scotland

In Level 2, outdoor, non-contact, sports activities like ours can have a maximum of 500 with bubbles or waves of up to 50. 

If the country goes into Level 1 in early June as we hope, we can have up to 1000 attendees and waves/bubbles of 100.

Level 0, which is projected to arrive at the end of June, allows waves of 500 with no daily limit to participation.

With these rules in mind, here’s the situation for our various confirmed events:

Saturday 12 June: Chain Reaction Cycles Gritopia Off road gravel adventure

Sunday 13 June: Cycle Law Scotland Skinny Tweed powered by Chain Reaction Cycles road sportive

Though there is a good possibility of Level 1 status being introduced before these events we are not counting any chickens, and will adhere strictly to Level 2 guidelines. All riders will be instructed on our Covid protocols in advance, and expected to comply with these – it’s nothing drastic, just common sense.

Both these events have only a few free places left, so entries are still open.

Saturday 19 June: Pirelli Glentress Seven MTB endurance race

We are currently at Level 2 capacity for the GT7 and this race has a significant waiting list. As soon as we have confirmation that we’re going to Level 1 we’ll release additional places, and everyone currently on the waiting list will be offered a place in the race. There is a nominal date of June 7 for Scot Gov moving to Level 1 but this is by no means certain.

So for the time being you can join the waiting list but no guaranteed places are available.

Covid protocols will be in place and the event will have several differences from previous years, but again, nothing drastic.

Sunday 20 June: Frog Bikes Short Circuit

This is a reasonably limited capacity event which will fall well within Level 2 guidelines. Appropriate Covid protocols will be in place.

Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 July: Pirelli Vallelujah MTB enduro. BNES Round 1

Part of the Triple Crown Series

We are currently at Level 2 capacity. More places will be released to the waiting list if we move to levels 1 or 0.

Saturday 31 July & Sunday 1 August: Pirelli King and Queen of the Hill MTB enduro

Part of the Triple Crown Series

There are currently a few places available. 

Sunday 5 September: Tour O The Borders powered by Pirelli

Mass participation road sportive 

There are currently places available. On current projections we do not anticipate significant rider restrictions but Covid measures will be in place.

Friday 17 – Sunday 19 September: Chain Reaction Cycles TweedLove Bike Festival

Electric TweedLove e-Powered by Bosch

Free entry to festival site. Distancing and Covid measures will be in place according to guidelines at the time.

TweedLove Mega Demo – Scotland’s biggest bike demo

Full list of Demo bikes is being confirmed and booking will be open ASAP.

Friday 17 – Sunday 19 September: Pirelli Tenduro MTB enduro

Part of the Triple Crown Series

We are currently at Level 2 capacity. More places will be released to the waiting list if we move to levels 1 or 0.

Friday 17 September: Frog Bikes TweedLove Family Ride

Free to take part with no prior booking required, this has always been a ’turn-up and ride’ event. This may be amended if guidelines require number restrictions etc.

Saturday 18 September: Ridelines Enjoyro Entry level MTB enduro

There are currently places available for this event. 

Saturday 18 September: Bosch eMTB Challenge supported by Trek

There are currently places available for this event. 

Saturday 16 October: Tweed Valley Tunnel Trail Run – trail run & walk

There are currently places available for this event. 

Please note, if any of the following additional circumstances apply to you, you cannot attend our events:

• You’ve been told by the NHS Test and Trace service to self-isolate.
• You’re experiencing any coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms.
• You’re self-isolating as a result of COVID-19 symptoms or sharing a household or support bubble with somebody with symptoms.