Cycling and the Coronavirus

[Dogtrousers]

I read it somewhere this morning but can't remember where, sorry. Maybe it is false information to make us feel better and more positive about it ?

Could be. I listened to an interview with a UK scientist recently explaining why it would take a year at least. But who knows? Lots of info flying around.

 

[RoadRider400]

Just a thought. If the government really clamp down on office working and try to get everybody to work from home where practible, the roads in the morning will be a lot quieter. I am probably doing my first ride of the year this next week (fine weather cyclist) so I am hoping they announce something tomorrow.

Apologies if this thought has already been discussed. Not had time to read the thread.

 

[mjr]

club rideron her own admission just back form italy is not doing club rides , how long till clubs start cancelling rides altogether ?

Social rides will be one of the last things to stop. They're mostly people from the same locale and it's important to keep fit when bugs are around. Racing has already started cancelling, partly because ambulance cover is unavailable rather than BC policy, but I think regional racing is still happening.

https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/stat...s-and-advice-cycling-uk-groups-and-volunteers

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/r...ritish-Cycling-Coronavirus-COVID19-Guidance-0

 

[pawl]

wouldn't the only risk be at the cafe stop?

I posted this in the main virus thread but perhaps more appropriate here.

Italian police nab chap for riding his bike.

https://www.sardiniapost.it/cronaca...ci-due-volte-denunciato-un-57enne-di-samassi/

My daughter went in a cafe yesterday it was packed with cyclist 🚴‍♀️.It does seem somewhat irresponsible.

 

[BigMeatball]

This virus is turning out to be quite useful.

When my coach and training "buddies" ask if I want to join them for a weekend ride/run I can now blame the corona virus when I decline

 

[mjr]

My daughter went in a cafe yesterday it was packed with cyclist 🚴‍♀️.It does seem somewhat irresponsible.

Whyso? Cafe staff will be washing hands lots, hopefully patrons are on arrival, everyone should be keeping their distance (I guess it depends what you mean by "packed") and anyone at all suspecting they may have been exposed shouldn't be turning up.

(Last word edited for clarity)

 

[Edwardoka]

The Bath half marathon took place today. Idiots.

KEEP CALM
AND
INADVERTENTLY
KILL YOUR
IMMUNOCOMPROMISED
RELATIVES​

 

[Milzy]

My daughter went in a cafe yesterday it was packed with cyclist 🚴‍♀️.It does seem somewhat irresponsible.

No more irresponsible than your daughter going in.

 

[pawl]

No more irresponsible than your daughter going in.

She didn’t,She turned round and left She suffers with Bronchitis so needs to be careful in the current situation.Cycling U.K. is advising against cafe stops for large groups.I hope common sense prevails.during the current crisis.

 

[pawl]

Whyso? Cafe staff will be washing hands lots, hopefully patrons are on arrival, everyone should be keeping their distance (I guess it depends what you mean by "packed") and anyone at all suspecting they may have been exposed shouldn't be turning up.

(Last word edited for clarity)

A symptomatic No apparent signs of infection but can carry and pass on infection so may not be aware.of being infected Lets not also forget symptoms do not immediately become obvious and do have an incubation period.

 

[Milzy]

She didn’t,She turned round and left She suffers with Bronchitis so needs to be careful in the current situation.Cycling U.K. is advising against cafe stops for large groups.I hope common sense prevails.during the current crisis.

We had a 15 person group cafe stop yesterday and we don't feel guilty. The cafe would have been glad of the trade as we spend almost £10 each. It's best the vulnerable take extra care. Most people will just get on with their lives until Boris says otherwise.

 

[hoopdriver]

And for the overwhelming percentage of people the virus manifests itself as a fairly mild flu. If you are over 70 and/or have significant health issues that’s another matter. But this isn’t Ebola we’re talking about here. The level of hysteria is getting to be truly bizarre.

 

[rogerzilla]

Almost everybody will get it as there are no efforts at containment in the UK. Keep fit, get it, get over it, get back on the bike.

 

[mjr]

Cycling U.K. is advising against cafe stops for large groups.

That's not what it says now on https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/stat...s-and-advice-cycling-uk-groups-and-volunteers - do you have a source or could you be spreading fear?

 

[pawl]

That's not what it says now on https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/stat...s-and-advice-cycling-uk-groups-and-volunteers - do you have a source or could you be spreading fear?

The article I saw was on Google Friday from U.K. cycling I am not into spreading fear ..My words are advising If you think I am spreading .fear that is up to you.