COVID-19 Information…
This page was updated on the 01/01/2022 and supersedes any previous advice.
We understand that you may have some questions regards the impact of COVID-19 on your booked travel plans or if you are considering booking onto one of our 5km running events or London to Paris Cycle Challenges in the future. We hope the information below helps give you some clarity and we are always monitoring the situation and remain in contact with our partners and other key organisations who provide details. To get the latest information please click on the links below.
Overseas CYCLE Challenges
On the 1st November, the FCDO announced the removal of the red list of all remaining countries. But in addition to our government requirements, you also need to consider the entry requirements of your destination country including your current vaccination status. We will write to you closer to the time of your challenge departure with an update of entry requirements for your destination country.
UK EVENTS
Please refer to each UK Event website for local COVID-19 guidelines, restrictions and the protocol in place.
Cancellation of LONDON TO PARIS CYCLE CHALLENGE
What if your challenge can’t run due to COVID-19? If we are unable to operate your challenge due to FCDO advice or because it becomes unviable to run due to safety concerns then you will be offered one of the choices below:
Transfer your place to another challenge either later in 2022 or 2023. There will be no additional charge and your registration fee will just be transferred to the event you choose.
We will run in its place a London to Torquay Cycle Challenge and you have the option to move onto that event. If this is the case you will be advised the full event information in advance.
If you are unable to make any of the challenges we will issue you with a refund of any monies paid to date.
When will TFA Events make the decision to cancel your challenge? Approximately 8-6 weeks before departure.
Insurance
Is my travel insurance policy likely to cover me if I am affected by Covid-19?
Every travel insurance policy is different. You must read your policy wording carefully, and contact your insurer if you have any questions or concerns. You should also travel with copies of your travel insurance documents. The ultimate responsibility for having the correct and adequate coverage is your own. We always recommend bringing a contingency fund for emergencies that may arise.
Travel insurance companies are updating their policies due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. If you organise travel insurance at the time of booking (and this was before the COVID-19 outbreak) which we always strongly recommend as per our website and welcome pack then you should be covered for certain elements. However, you do need to speak to your travel insurance provider to fully confirm if this is the case.
Protection against COVID-19
What happens if someone in my group show symptoms whilst on the challenge, or the group gets infected?
If you or another member of your group displays symptoms of COVID-19 we will work with local partners to ensure that you and the rest of your group are safe. This would likely involve the affected participant being isolated from the group and transferred to another relevant location to receive the appropriate treatment, and if necessary, the cancellation of the rest of the trip.
What happens if I am put into quarantine in my challenge destination and who will cover the cost of this?
You must check your travel insurance policy to see whether you are covered – as mentioned above this may depend on when you purchased the policy. We always recommend bringing a contingency fund for emergencies for circumstances such as this. Whilst we will assist you in coordinating with our team on the ground, medical facilities, and other partners, with deep regret we cannot cover costs associated with being quarantined in-country.