IN the past week, many of the country's major sports codes have started to develop plans to return to their respective arenas by July.
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One that hasn't is cycling, who recently extended their suspended NSW season from April 30 until at least August 1 - with the potential to even be delayed to September.
One person this doesn't sit well with is Nowra Velo Club's Doug Holland.
"I can understand Cycling NSW's caution with returning to competition too soon," he said.
"State events do draw large amounts of people, competitors, officials, supporters and sponsors.
"However for many country clubs like Nowra Velo, events are held in the open air with smaller gatherings of people and for many of these clubs, race programs are their primary source of income through entries, sponsorship, on-site fundraising.
"Should other major sports like the NRL resume their competition in late May as stated, cycling should be able to resume then also.
"We are a non-contact sport - that should count for something."
If cycling is forced to wait another three months before they can return to competition, Holland admits there could be long-lasting ramifications.
"Cycling, like many sports, will suffer financially from this period of inactivity," Holland, who is part of the Shoalhaven Sports Hall of Fame, said.
"Some clubs or organisations may not return, some major events may not resume due to a lack of funds.
"Many sponsors and financial backers may be lost due to their losses during lockdown also, while some facilities may be lost due to a lack of funds for upkeep and maintenance, rent or loan repayments.
"When competition returns, some events, venues, supporters, organisations and competitors may be lost forever - it'll be interesting to see how it all plays out."
Until then, as Holland alluded to, his Nowra Velo Club members will have to stick to home training methods, including using Zwift.
"Many members have already had home trainers of different types and these have been utilised," he said.
"Especially those using a Bluetooth connection through Zwift or similar programs - they've increased usage and in many cases, assisted other members to connect and join virtual competitions.
"Others have introduced more frequent and longer road rides incorporating harder terrains like mountains and gravel roads.
"Alternatively, many have also been kayaking, running, bush walks, yoga and doing core fitness programs, with home gym set-ups."
While Cycling NSW is expected to release a proposed race calendar that will maximise the opportunities for the sport within the coming days, Holland admits NVC are already making exciting plans of their own.
"On resumption, Nowra Velo will be in promoting and pursuing our events, members and prospective members," Holland said.
"Nowra Velo had a good group of juniors with a lot of promise as we moved into 2020 racing.
"I hope they all return as keen as they were earlier.
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"I have been trying to keep in touch with members via social media, text message and email to keep the motivation alive - many have responded positively, some have not.
"However, this has been a bonus for many bike shops, selling and repairing bikes and accessories as more people, in general, have made a move to this activity as a means of exercise and getting outdoors.
"Some bike shops have said the last month has been like pre-Christmas trading.
"I share a confidence with the club committee that we will have great competition and social activities again in the future but it may take a bit of time."