Don't ride in groups or we will be stopped cycling completely.

[Shadow121]

I got stopped for the first time cycling last night, the Guard spent more time
questioning me than he spent on the cars before me.

I had my ID and was inside the limits, but still don’t get how he was more interested in
me than in the cars, I guess he not into cycling.

 

[fossyant]

I've just read the governments guidance. It doesn't say I can't paint myself in jam and walk up the road naked with an aubergine rammed betwixt my buttocks, so guess what I'll be doing tomorrow...then boasting about it on social media, and then deleting my account!

Dont, wasn't you I've seen on my MTB twitter feeds where a guy comes across a nekkid rambler, with nothing other than a rucksack on

 

[Drago]

I have seen far more cyclists out that have "dusted down" the mountain bike at the back of the garage and are using this as a form of exercise

So responsible riders have ceased cycling and are getting their exercise fix by vigorous dusting their bikes off instead? Very public spirited of them.

 

[carlosfandangus]

Should have said "people" we all know that not everyone on a bike is a cyclist

 

[Venod]

My observations from being a gentleman of leisure and riding most days of the week, there are more cyclist out than normal, Strava flyby seems to indicate that excessively long rides are not the norm, but a lot of the extra cyclist might not ride longer distances anyway, there are still a few longer rides though.
What is very noticable is the number of walkers, be it with dogs or without, its as if they have seen the daily exercise info and think its compulsory, I am having to be be very creative when planning a ride to avoid them.

 

[fossyant]

What is very noticable is the number of walkers, be it with dogs or without, its as if they have seen the daily exercise info and think its compulsory, I am having to be be very creative when planning a ride to avoid them.

Same here, and increasing poo bags being left. I came down a tricky descent yesterday, it's not on a 'right of way' of any sort (a man made 'short cut'). 2 dog walkers and about 4 walkers picking their way up this rocky climb (there is a perfectly good surfaced route near to it). Anyway, I stick to the far left of the track, 2m-4m away from them. I think the sound of pinging boulders kept them out of the way.

 

[Glow worm]

It's a bit different for me, family of 4, 5 cats, still working (from home) .

Good to hear the cats are still in work!

I tend to be doing just 10 mile rides most days. Am about to go on one shortly. I take my binoculars and a brew (flask). I'm thinking perhaps I shouldn't stop for a brew now though, even though I'm in fairly quiet country and mostly farm tracks/ bridleways normally well away from any people.

 

[fossyant]

Good to hear the cats are still in work!

Causing me work !

 

[Drago]

I tend to be doing just 10 mile rides most days. Am about to go on one shortly. I take my binoculars and a brew (flask).

And you always stop for a quick brew on that bench behind the flats where all the lady nurses live

 

[PaulSB]

That's rather beside the point of there being FUD over a tighter lockdown. For an example of that, just look at this thread's title!

No, it's not beside the point. You're post raised the question of FUD suggesting it's a thing. The thread title doesn't come close to including FUD.

 

[mjr]

No, it's not beside the point. You're post raised the question of FUD suggesting it's a thing. [...]

Not "FUD over cycling" it didn't.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I got stopped for the first time cycling last night, the Guard spent more time
questioning me than he spent on the cars before me.

I had my ID and was inside the limits, but still don’t get how he was more interested in
me than in the cars, I guess he not into cycling.

What limits?

 

[vickster]

What limits?

Is @Shadow121 in Ireland where there’s a 2km limit

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Smells of cabin fever in this thread.

 

[Glow worm]

And you always stop for a quick brew on that bench behind the flats where all the lady nurses live

Damn it, busted!