Coronavirus claims another event as Strathaven cycle race is cancelled

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This year’s Round Strathaven 50 cycle race has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.Organisers made the announcement on Wednesday having “held off as long as possible” to take the decision.A statement on the popular event’s Facebook page said it would “not be practical” to run this year’s event because of health and safety concerns.It continued: “Alongside the lack of certainty on whether larger gatherings will be permitted by August, there are also issues regarding availability of marshals and helpers many of whom are older members of our community and also access to toilet facilities.“We can only apologise for any disappointment, but we wanted to wait as long as possible before making a final decision.”Due to take place in.