Maindy Flyers Cycling Club

Covid-19 Information

We hope the information on this page will provide answers to any questions you or your child has about returning to training. This is new to all of us, there is no global pandemic module for coach or volunteer training, but together we can make restarting a positive activity for our members.  Please see the FAQ and the timelined announcements below.  You can contact the club if you require more information.

FAQ

All sessions are free wheel bikes and the session times can be found on the sign on page. Each rider will have been allocated a session and must sign on before attending.
We have to follow guidelines on group sizes and some of the groups are full. However, if you contact the coaches here, we’ll do our best to find availability.
We have provided a simple checklist for things you need to do before you arrive and things you need to have with you. Please do not forget to sign on before you arrive at the track. This is our track and trace system as well as having the necessary emergency contact details if the coaches need to contact you. Your child will NOT be allowed to train if you have not signed on
Unfortunately, at this stage, due to restrictions around sharing equipment, we are unable to lend bikes or helmets. You will need to bring a bike in a roadworthy condition, a helmet and gloves.
The following is not a full list but gives and idea of what has changed from normal sessions:
  • A roadworthy bike, helmet and gloves. Glasses are not mandatory, but a good idea
  • Basic toolkit - parents will need to fix mechanicals
  • Basic first aid kit - please bring plasters and alcohol wipes
  • Hand sanitiser - there are no toilet facilities
  • Water - we won’t have access to the bike store to fill up water bottles
  • Clothing - appropriate to the weather conditions
If there are people still on the track or leaving the car park, please stay in your vehicle until they have left. We have a 15 minute window for changeover so there is no rush. There is a one way system clearly marked that goes clockwise around the back straight of the track. From the car park, you will take the path around the back straight, all the way around to get to the gate. Please walk your bike around to the gate, don’t ride your bike. A short film showing the arrangements for accessing the track is shown in the timeline at the bottom of this page.
We ask that all parents stay on site during training. Either stay in your car or if you are spectating please stay away from the home straight area near the gate and bike store and at least 2m from the track fence. An ideal area to spectate is the grass banking along the back straight, maintaining social distancing from others throughout the session.
As riders come on to the track they will be asked to ride around the track and line up on the start/finish line. Cones will be placed to show the right distance between each rider. This distance should be maintained throughout the session. The coaches will be there to help and as always, riders should listen carefully to their instructions.
Please do not come to the gate. We will have a coach near the bike store who will ensure children are safely delivered back to their parents. Please leave the centre immediately afterwards.
The club has done a risk assessment based on guidance issued by Welsh Cycling for restarting activity. Things like the one way system around the track, a 15 minute window for changeover and areas for spectators have all been implemented. Lead coaches and other members of the committee have undertaken additional training provided by the Welsh Sports Association. Activity on the track will be in line with British Cycling and Welsh Cycling guidelines.
The guidelines don’t currently allow us to take out road rides at present. The advanced session on Saturday is first to allow those who want to go on a longer ride afterwards to do so, provided it is within current government guidelines.
We don’t know. We are in regular contact with Welsh Cycling and we will work as quickly as possible to respond to any changes in the current guidelines.
Unfortunately, not at this time. The club needs time to adjust to the new routines and procedures before committing to taking on new members. When the trial sessions restart, this will be published in the trial section on this site.

20/12/2020 – Shutdown of all activity

All activity suspended until further notice.

10/11/2020 – Resumption of activity

Activity restarted in line with government guidelines.

23/10/2020 – Shutdown of all activity

Following new government restrictions the club is to close until November 9.

14/10/2020 – Travel restrictions for children in sport eased

Members are allowed to now participate in sessions even if living in lockdown areas.

14/09/2020 – No new members being taken into the club

Due to government restrictions on group sizes and following a trial of new riders on September 13, the club is now full.

08/09/2020 – Local Lockdowns

No member from a lockdown area are permitted to partake in the sessions.

25/08/2020 – Increase in capacity

From Sep 9, session times will change again to accommodate all riders and increase overall capacity (still limited to 30 riders per session).  All sessions to remain on free wheel bikes.  No date is set yet for when new trial riders can be taken in.

10/08/2020 – Riders Allowed on Multiple Sessions

Riders are now allowed to attend more than one session per week, but priority is given to riders that are allocated to that session.  Only if space is available at a set time before the session are then un-allocated riders allowed to book on.  Limits still exist on how many riders can attend per session and these will be enforced, don’t turn up expecting a ride if the session is listed as full.

25/07/2020 – Rider Journey Video

To ease your way into the sessions and to familiarise yourselves with new protocols:

24/07/2020 – Do’s and Don’ts

How to enter and leave the track
How to enter and leave the track
  • A bike is ~2m long. Stay a bike length apart at all times
  • Anyone not maintaining social distancing will be asked to leave the session immediately
  • Be self-sufficient – no sharing of equipment is allowed
  • You must sign on – riders and parents/guardians in attendance
  • Never swap groups – stay with the group you have been allocated
  • Parents/guardians must stay for the duration of the session – either in your car or the designated spectating areas
  • Parents/guardians will be responsible for fixing any mechanical issues
  • Parents/guardians will be responsible for minor first aid – bring plasters and alcohol wipes
  • Parents/guardians must be contactable – register your contact number at sign on

23/07/2020 – Announcement for Recommencing Activity

Training will recommence on 28 July.  Existing members to be catered for initially.  No plans to take on any new trial riders at this time.  Session times amended to allow for time between sessions for riders and parents to vacate the premises and not clash with others.  All riders have been given which day their child is allowed to train on.

Risk assessments available:

Maindy Centre Risk Assessment

Maindy Flyers Risk Assessment

23/03/2020 – Suspension of All Club Activity

Maindy Flyers suspends all activity until further notice in accordance with government instructions.