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Cycling UK, a membership and lobbying organisation, applauded the decision but urged cyclists not to abuse the move.

Cycling UK urges people to distinguish between essential and non-essential shopping trips. This is not the moment to go out and browse for a nice new bike, said Roger Geffen, policy director.

However its another matter if youre getting that neglected bike out of the shed so you can make essential journeys without relying on public transport or a lift in someone elses car and you therefore need to get a replacement tyre or inner tube, or to get the bike repaired by a professional mechanic.

It is for this reason we think the government is to be applauded for keeping bike shops open.

Cycling is a great way not only to make that one bout of exercise each day, but also to make those essential journeys. Just remember when visiting the bicycle shop to follow public health social distancing and hygiene advice.

Mike Ashleys retail company Frasers, owners of Sports Direct and Evans sought clarification from the government over the move, taking to Twitter to ask if they should open their stores this morning.

To which Cabinet Secretary Micheal Gove responded, speaking on Good Morning Britain to Piers Morgan:

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