'If in doubt, sit them out': British Cycling releases concussion guidance for riders

Anyone with even the mildest concussion symptoms will be advised to return to competition for at least 21 days

Jake Stewart
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"If in doubt, sit them out" is the headline from British Cycling's first concussion guidance for its sanctioned events and recreational activities, published on Tuesday.

The suggested instructions, available on BC's website, are to immediately remove anyone with a suspected concussion from their cycling activity until appropriate treatment has been administered, and that they then should not ride on the same day.

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