Welsh Government showing favouritism to cyclists over everyone else, say Welsh Conservatives
The Welsh Conservatives have expressed surprise at cruel inconsistencies in the new guidance issued to the people of Wales over the relaxation of Covid guidance (click here), which contains the following statement:
“However, we recognise there are certain forms of exercise which, though you start locally, may temporarily take you further afield. For example, a strong cyclist may get their exercise through bike rides of 40 miles or more. Exercise as a form of “active” travel in this way (a long cycle ride, run or walk) is now allowed, as long as the exercise starts and finishes from home.”
Commenting on the detail of the new regulations, Darren Millar MS, the Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Covid Recovery, said:
“Permitting a 40-mile mile bike ride is a good step forward, but doing so while not freeing up other safe outdoor activities looks incredibly bizarre.
"You can now cycle huge distances here, yet Wales appears to be the only country in Western Europe where you are not permitted to play tennis, a sport involving two people which, by its nature, involves people keeping more than two metres apart.
“There seems to be absolutely no science behind some of the choices being made by Welsh Minister's which begs the question why some hobbies and activities are being favoured over others.
