SRAM COVID-19 PANDEMIC CYCLING RESOURCES
Like all of us, SRAM is trying to do our part to help in this time of crisis. Communication and quality information are a critical part of helping everyone stay informed. Below we have shared links for dealers and distributors regarding governmental funding and assistance programs. We have also provided consumer links with the latest safe riding information. Please stay tuned as this page will be updated regularly.
Global
Dealers & Distributors
- World Health Organization - Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19 (pdf)
Canada
Dealers & Distributors
- Canada’s COVID-19 Response Plan - Resources for Canadian Businesses amid COVID-19
- Employment and Social Development Canada - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) – Benefits and services
- BDC Support for Entrepreneurs - Support for entrepreneurs impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19
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Federal and Provinces Government Relief Program from Canadian Federation of Independent Business - COVID-19 Small Business Help Centre
Consumers & Dealers
- Cycling Canada recommendation on safe riding - https://www.cyclingcanada.ca/sport/covid-19/news/coronavirus-covid-19-frequently-asked questions/
France
Dealers & Distributors
- Legifrance.gouv.fr – Le Service Public de la Diffusion du Droit
Consumers & Dealers
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Gouvernement: FAQ / Sports / Can I keep going riding my bike? - https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus
Germany
Consumers & Dealers
- Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club - https://www.adfc.de/dossier/dossier-radfahren-in-zeiten-von-corona/
Italy
Dealers & Distributors
- Decreto #IoRestoaCasa, domande frequenti sulle misure adottate dal Governo - http://www.governo.it/it/faq-iorestoacasa
Netherlands
Dealers & Distributors
NL Government financial assistance info:
Consumers & Dealers
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Dutch Cycling Organization advice - https://www.knwu.nl/magazine/kan-ik-gezien-het-coronavirus-nog-buiten-fietsen
Spain
Consumers & Dealers
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Latest Information on COVID-19 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=18&v=oSncDP_vC3Q&feature=emb_logo
United Kingdom
Dealers & Distributors
- Government, what you need to do - https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/financial-support-for-businesses-during-coronavirus-covid-19
- UK Government - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do
Consumers & Dealers
- British Cycling - https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/about/article/20200319-about-bc-news-Coronavirus-Covid-19-FAQs-0
- Sustrans & COVID-19 - https://www.sustrans.org.uk/about-us/sustrans-and-covid-19/
USA
Dealers & Distributors
Currently the US government, as part of the CARES Act, is providing financial assistance to small businesses, including cycling dealers and distributors. Funds are limited and so we encourage you to apply immediately.
- QBP – CARES Act – Small Business Loan Information -https://www.qbp.com/cares-act-small-business-loans
- Resources for Retailers and Industry During Covid-19 -https://peopleforbikes.org/resources-for-retailers-and-industry-during-covid-19/
- COVID-19 Resources for Retailers - https://www.nbda.com/articles/covid-19-resources-pg541.htm
- Cambr Outdoors - https://camberoutdoors.org/what-we-do/covid-19-workplace-resources/
Consumers & Dealers
Additionally, there are wide variations in national and regional outdoor cycling policies. Here are links to several well researched cycling-specific resources that provide clear information for anyone that has questions about riding safely outdoors.
- FAQ: Biking During COVID-19 Pandemic - https://bicyclecoalition.org/faq-biking-during-covid-19-pandemic/
- Resources for Safe Outdoor Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic -https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2020/march/27/resources-for-safe-outdoor-activity-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
- Cycling in the Coronavirus Pandemic – How Riders Stay Safe - https://www.bicycling.com/health-nutrition/a32019558/cyclists-safe-coronavirus-pandemic/