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TRAINING TEAM NEWS John Tullett . Coronavirus For a while things looked fairly positive, infection rates appeared relatively low and various restrictions were eased. Children went back to school. Students started to return to universities and colleges. Commuters were even encouraged to use public transport to go back to 'the office', rather than work from home. Unfortunately, within a very short timescale we have seen the introduction of the rule of six, a sharp rise in daily Coronavirus cases, the reproduction rate ('r' number) increasing to more than one, demand for Covid-19 testing outstripping supply and quite a few local lockdowns. Boris has also just confirmed the arrival of the anticipated second wave. Without wishing to appear to be a harbinger of doom quite where that will leave us by the time you are reading this column is difficult to predict. Much though I am sure most people have more serious issues to consider than their motorcycle training this is really unwelcome news as, when out for a training ride, you are forced to concentrate on what you are doing and it is almost possible to convince yourself, even if only for a few hours, that things are 'normal'. 1-to-1 Training - One to one training rides with Observers have been continuing since 15th June with social distancing in mind. We have followed the agreed Group guidelines including: · · · · ·
Observers will contact their trainees to establish whether they are happy to resume training and check memberships have been renewed; Radios will not be used; Ride report forms will be sent via email or other means; Observers will check toilet facilities are available en-route prior to ride if considered necessary; and Observee to be advised to take own drink and food if required.
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