Latest TRF policy on Covid 19

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Here is the latest TRF policy on the Covid -19 situation, ( not sure why it falls to a non- member to post this?) The policy is very clear.


First and foremost we hope all our members and their families are keeping safe at what is an incredibly difficult time for the global community.

There is no precedent, best practice or instruction manual for us to deal with this event. Advice and information from government and other experts is evolving at such a pace it would be both wrong, and potentially conflicting, for any organisation including the TRF to provide definitive advice at any one time.

For this reason, the TRF has decided to create a Bulletin Board approach where it can share ongoing advice, both from the TRF and also from other organisations where it feels members would benefit from their perspective.

TRF - Supporting the community

In recent years the TRF has transformed our approach toward the community, from defending our entitlement to integrating with the community and demonstrating our value.

Trail Riders value the Emergency services more than most. The Air Ambulance regularly features at the top of our list of favoured charities and we are proud to work in support of the Police.

Here are someof the ways you could help

NHS Volunteer Responders

Covid 19 Symton Tracker

If you know of anyone organising civil response schemes please send them this link to The TRF work with the Emergency Services to promote responsible trail riding which has the TRFs proposal for the use of Dual Purpose Motorcycles (Trail Motorcycles) in Disaster Response



MOT Extention

If you are concerned that your car or bikes existing MOT may be close to expiring, this recent announcement from the government means you need not worry.



Advice from Money Saving Expert

We realise that our members and their families are likely to be affected financially at this difficult time. Money-Saving expert has produced a set of tips 14 coronavirus money & travel need-to-knows.



24 March 2020 - TRF Statement

Whilst the TRF respects the right to individual liberty, we have a duty to fully support the latest government guidelines to not leave the house unless necessary.

Stay At Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives
You should only leave the house for one of four reasons:

Shopping for basic necessities, for example food and medicine, which must be as infrequent as possible.

One form of exercise a day, for example a run, walk, or cycle - alone or with members of your household.

Any medical need, or to provide care or to help a vulnerable person.

Travelling to and from work, but only where this absolutely cannot be done from home.

Should a member in any doubt please see the latest government guidelines



Supporting local communities

The TRF has always recognised the importance of supporting local communities and this is even more important at this difficult time. Groups could offer additional support to;

- Local Community Centres

- NHS Volunteer schemes

- Social care teams at local councils

- Local farming groups

- Support for community policing initiatives

If you have first aid qualifications you may be able to offer your support to any civil response units that are created locally.



Advice from other countryside user groups and motoring organisations

British Cycling

British Horse Society

Ramblers Association

ACU

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Here is the latest from TRF Directors.

The Government’s lockdown exit plan and motorcycling.

In the past week we have worked with the leaders of the UK’s principal motorcycle organisations to ensure that the needs of over one million motorcyclists are considered during lockdown exit plans.
Sports scientists in the UK have played a lead role in demonstrating the value leisure motorcycling has as a form of exercise beneficial to both physical fitness and mental wellbeing. Accordingly, motorcycling is recognised as a sport by Sport UK.
Maintaining restrictions on motorcycling without good reason will unduly affect millions of people over the next few weeks, including both the well-being of riders and the £7.8bn UK motorcycle economy currently at a standstill.
When safe to do so, we seek the same explicit freedom to enjoy travel for leisure and exercise purposes as walkers, cyclists and car drivers providing social distancing measures are met. We understand motorcycling to be an inherently socially distanced activity.
Motorcycling’s role in lockdown exit will be discussed during a video call between principal organisations today.
This afternoon the Prime Minister published a 50-page ‘blueprint’ for the next stage in combating the virus before engaging in a one-hour discussion with MPs followed by a Q&A with members of the public.
We will publish a further bulletin tomorrow once specific guidance has been obtained from the Government’s blueprint and look forward to making a joint response with the UK’s principal motorcycling organisations as lockdown measures are eased.
We fully support ongoing action to prevent transmission of the virus.

TRF Board of Directors
11th May 2020