RIP Queen Elizabeth

[Mike_P]

British Cycling have issued revised guidance for Monday:

Following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen yesterday afternoon, the Royal Household has today published guidance for the period of National Mourning, which will continue until the end of the day of the State Funeral.​

You can read the full guidance from the Royal Household here. A shortened summary for event organisers, volunteers and other stakeholders in the sport can be found below.

Events and activities during the period of National Mourning​

The Royal Household has advised that there is no obligation to cancel or postpone events during the period of National Mourning, and this extends to all planned cycle-sport events, club and community activity. Therefore the decision to proceed with events or activities is at the discretion of individual organisers, volunteers, local authorities and landowners.

As a mark of respect, and in keeping with the tone of National Mourning, organisers may wish to hold a period of silence and/or play the National Anthem at the start of events, and those present may wish to wear black armbands.

We would strongly advise all event organisers and volunteers to check with facility operators, local authorities and landowners - where relevant - on any changes to their own operations during the period of National Mourning.

Riders competing internationally during the period of National Mourning may also wish to wear black armbands. This will be the case for all riders representing the Great Britain Cycling Team during this time.

Events and activities on the day of the State Funeral​

As a mark of respect to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, British Cycling’s guidance is that no formal domestic activities should take place on the day of the State Funeral, Monday 19 September. This includes cycle sport events, club rides, coaching sessions and community programmes (such as Breeze rides).

As the day of the State Funeral has been designated as a national bank holiday, in line with many other employers British Cycling will close for the day.

Beaumont Trophy and Curlew Cup​

Due to the re-allocation of police resources this weekend in preparation for the State Funeral, the Curlew Cup and Beaumont Trophy – which were scheduled to take place on Sunday – have been postponed.

The two races, which are the final rounds of the men’s and women’s National Road Series respectively, will now take place on Sunday 9 October.

 

[DCLane]

Both son no. 1 and no. 2 are at Center Parcs currently until Monday. @Time Waster has put they're allowing continuing guests to stay, which under their t's&c's they had to.

I've had an email stating that we'll get a 15% refund for not using the facilities on Monday. It's not an issue as they were both leaving around 9-10am anyway, but that'll do me.

Social media, plus wider media coverage has caused a partial re-think. It's a pity that was needed.

 

[Jameshow]

Mrs going to London with older too so I'm at home with younger too.

There goes my BH century!🤣🤣🤣

 

[Dogtrousers]

British Cycling have issued revised guidance for Monday:

The Royal Household has advised that there is no obligation to cancel or postpone events during the period of National Mourning, and this extends to all planned cycle-sport events, club and community activity. Therefore the decision to proceed with events or activities is at the discretion of indiviual organisers.
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British Cycling’s guidance is that no formal domestic activities should take place on the day of the State Funeral, Monday 19 September. This includes cycle sport events, club rides, coaching sessions and community programmes (such as Breeze rides).

So, official guidance from the Palace is that there is no need to cancel anything. But BC know better than the Palace ...

What a load of hogwash.

 

[mikeIow]

I’d say that Police resources will be at full stretch for the next week….makes sense to cancel any major events (including the final IOW stage of the Tour of Britain we had hoped to see).
Those finding that inconvenient feel somewhat petty to me 🤷‍♂️
Anyone who has worked for 70+ years excepted 🤣

Interesting read here on the pomp & ceremony we Brits excel at….

 

[Dogtrousers]

I’d say that Police resources will be at full stretch for the next week….makes sense to cancel any major events (including the final IOW stage of the Tour of Britain we had hoped to see).
Those finding that inconvenient feel somewhat petty to me.

The ToB was cancelled several days ago for operational reasons.

The events they list ("club rides, coaching sessions and community programmes such as Breeze rides") require no police resources.

 

[lazybloke]

My Dad has lived during the reign of 5 so far.

Holy cow, must be amazing to have such a view of historical events.

My Grandmother "only" knew four monarchs in her lifetime, despite reaching 107 before breathing her last in 2021.
She had quite a good collection of birthday cards from the Queen.

 

[Andy in Germany]

I’d say that Police resources will be at full stretch for the next week….makes sense to cancel any major events

A lot of resources for one funeral.

 

[Jody]

A lot of resources for one funeral.

Might be the odd security risk here and there

 

[DaveReading]

A potential security nightmare might be a more accurate description.

 

[T4tomo]

Holy cow, must be amazing to have such a view of historical events.

My Grandmother "only" knew four monarchs in her lifetime, despite reaching 107 before breathing her last in 2021.
She had quite a good collection of birthday cards from the Queen.

Ditto ish, My gran spanned 1912-2018, so took in 4 also. Anyone born before 20 Jan 1936 and still alive would have taken in last part of George V - Charlie III, like @Profpointy's dad.

 

[mikeIow]

The ToB was cancelled several days ago for operational reasons.

The events they list ("club rides, coaching sessions and community programmes such as Breeze rides") require no police resources.

None directly, of course….but some of those events may result in incidents calling upon police time, eh?

Either way, I guess there is no law to stop you continuing regardless, so crack on if you wish 🤷‍♂️

At a time when our political landscape is at the lowest I’ve known in my lifetime, I’m happy to take some time to pause and reflect on someone for whom duty and service to our nation (& indeed world peace) was a long lifetime very well spent.
British Cycling are only giving guidance, and their suggestion is to not have events on the day of the funeral only. Each to their own, of course.

 

[mjr]

None directly, of course….but some of those events may result in incidents calling upon police time, eh?

Much less likely than usual motoring and no-one has yet suggested stopping that: probably because they know motorists stop for nothing, not even red lights.

British Cycling are only giving guidance, and their suggestion is to not have events on the day of the funeral only. Each to their own, of course.

Their initial guidance was not to cycle at all. I guess even its leaders think cycling is unpatriotic and disrespectful.

 

[Alex321]

Much less likely than usual motoring and no-one has yet suggested stopping that: probably because they know motorists stop for nothing, not even red lights.

Their initial guidance was not to cycle at all. I guess even its leaders think cycling is unpatriotic and disrespectful.

Even their initial guidance was only to not cycle during the time of the actual service.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

At a time when our political landscape is at the lowest I’ve known in my lifetime, I’m happy to take some time to pause and reflect on someone for whom duty and service to our nation (& indeed world peace) was a long lifetime very well spent.

Riding your bike gives you much time to reflect, as you are away from the distractions of every day life. If people want to reflect it ought to be encouraged. People can reflect in many different situations and ways.

People taking photos of the procession with their phones are neither reflecting nor showing respect.