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I reckon that you can quite safely substitute June for April .

Weston Bike Night (Aprl) cancelled as well

Robbo87 wrote: ↑Mar 17th, '20, 20:20 I reckon that you can quite safely substitute June for April .

.......... April for June even - a crumblie moment was had there .

Well looks like my Donington track day is still on for Saturday 21st March. going to make sure i go as it might be the last one i do this year depending how the virus goes.

Good luck.

Hope your new vest goes unused.

The statement released from ACU last week....

Coronavirus (Covid-19) - ACU Statement Update 17/03/20
Tuesday March 17, 2020 at 10:46am

Statement on Covid-19
On behalf of ACU

It is with regret that the ACU are suspending all competition and social activity until 30th April 2020, but this will be constantly reviewed. This is in response to the emerging guidance issued by HM UK Government in response to the outbreak of COVID-19.

All permits for events during this time will be cancelled and reimbursed in full to the organising club/ promoter. As the National Governing Body would ask all ACU Members to act responsibly and follow the Government’s guidance during this difficult time. We have a responsibility and duty of care to our staff who will be working from home, so please be patient with any queries you may have.

As of writing (17th March 2020) HM Government have advised:

- Persons to work from home where possible
- People over the age of 70 to minimise social contact
- Emergency services will not support mass gatherings
- Stop non-essential travel
- Avoid pubs, clubs, restaurants and cinemas
This statement is supported in its entirety by AMCA

Up-to-date information on COVID-19 can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus ... the-public

All racing off till 31st May Latest statement from ACU

Covid-19 Update

In light of recent developments in the COVID-19 crisis, and following the address to the nation by the Prime Minister on the evening of 23rd March, the Auto-Cycle Union has today extended its suspension of all organising permits for motorcycle events until at least 31st May but will be constantly reviewed.

This move provides clear guidance to event organisers, clubs, venues, competitors, officials of the role that the Auto-Cycle Union must play in supporting the broader UK public health agenda.

Auto-Cycle Union Chairman, Roy Humphrey explained, “The government have required that we effectively lock-down for a period of three weeks, however given that the most vulnerable in our society are required to isolate for three months, we feel it only sensible to propose a longer suspension for all motorcycle sport. This is a time of national unity and we need to come together with the broader public community to do all we can to support this battle and ultimately save lives. This evening, Health Secretary, Matt Hancock said the Government is launching a new scheme to recruit 250,000 volunteers to support the NHS through the coronavirus pandemic. A quarter of a million volunteers, people in good health to help the NHS, for shopping, for the delivery of medicines and to support those who are shielding to protect their own health. We may not be involved in any sporting activities, but, we could help support the NHS through this pandemic!"

Auto-Cycle Union will continue to monitor the prevailing advice from the UK Government in respect of the COVID-19 international pandemic and will update the motorcycle community accordingly.

Yep i got the email this morning from the ACU

Just seen a post from Josh brookes saying he cant see any racing this year

saw an interview with a senior government official with ref to the easing of lock down sanctions he was of the opinion it wouldn't be until the very end of this year start of 2021

And every time someone goes out for a fun blast or trip to the country/ beach it extends the need for lockdown. Please stay home and only go out when necessary.

And yet for track days as it stands at the moment they are staying open and back for normal business as of the 1st of May.

I have to say there is no way I will be going to a track day in May was really hoping for a credit note for 19th May and 26th June that i had alreayd booked. But here now today both Small Boys hire bikes and No Limits are still showing open for business 1st May

Which is nutts!!!!!!!!!

We haven't even hit the peak int he UK yet.

That'll change obviously

I think there's lockdown all over the world. All MotoGP event canceled due to covid19.