COVID-19 and RUSA

From: RUSA Board

Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2020, 06:08:40 PM EDT

Subject: COVID-19 and RUSA

COVID-19 and RUSA We are in the middle of a global pandemic and here in the US, it's likely going to get much worse before it gets better.  We care about our members and their families, knowing well that many will be impacted.   Taking our cue from the country at large, we do not feel that it's appropriate for a national shutdown.  That could change any day. We are placing our trust in the judgement of RBAs, leaving it up to them to decide whether or not to shutdown their region.  A number have already canceled their entire calendar or planned to postpone rides.  Each situation is different and they must adhere to guidelines from local, State and Federal civil and health authorities, protecting themselves, the riders and the community at large. We know that many of you are still trying your best to qualify for awards.  The following provides a mechanism for a pause in P-12 / R-12 accumulation and a means for RBAs to reschedule rides.  We have conferred with ACP and they have provided broad latitude for RUSA to reschedule and/or add events to the schedule for later in 2020, covering ACP Brevets and the Fleche/Trace.  It will be up to each RBA to decide how they handle that within their region. Here's a breakdown of what we are doing: ACP brevet/Fleche/Trace events ACP events already held or pre-ridden can be submitted and processed as usual.  Canceled events may be rescheduled later during the current ACP year. RUSA brevet/populaire/team events: These events can be canceled or rescheduled and new events added as necessary. RM 1200+ events: Ride organizers can cancel or reschedule. R-12/P-12 streaks: We are declaring a "pause" in counting months for R-12 and P-12. These months will not require make up rides after the pause ends but each award would still require 12 actual rides . The pause period will start March 1 and end when things are more-or-less back to normal.  For that, we will take our cue from other cycling organizations such as USA Cycling.  Rides during the full pause period will not count towards R-12/P-12 with the exception of rides during the month of March. Riders may use March as a pause month or if they have already completed rides they may use those toward any awards including the R-12/P-12. For those who were planning their permanents suspension make up rides to be ridden in March or April, those make up rides can now take place in the 2 months following the end of the pause. Permanents We have nothing new to report. Stay Safe and Healthy! To all our membership and their families - please do your utmost to keep yourselves and your communities safe! The RUSA Board