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

[matticus]

I'll stay on-topic: There are now 159 riders on flyby, yet I saw very little evidence of illicit group-riding or even bunching.

Have you tried using a tele-photo lens? That can give the ... "correct" view sometimes.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

If I posted in here that riding 2 abreast is illegal I would be very quickly corrected - let's not post advice loosely gleamed from the COVID19 legislations as law when it isn't. People are allowed out to exercise, there is no time limit or geofence - those are facts...

Cut the BS out, I for one have no problem with shorter time/distance outdoor rides as I've been doing - because it's the right thing to do, perhaps suggesting that would be better received than, "IT'S AGAINST THE LAWWWWWWWW"****

****The relevant legislations have been quoted here almost ad nauseam****

 

[Mike_P]

Just control the road move out at least two meters and it’ll be fine.

I've been pulled out the requisite distance when passing pedestrians / slower cyclists and on two occasions now a vehicle approaching from the rear has obviously slowed without any complaint from the driver. I did get my workplace to include on an internal newsletter an advisory for motorists to give cyclists more space especially when they are approaching pedestrians. If in doubt a couple of glances back should alert the motorist than you are intending to do something. Indicating does confuse motorists if you do not make a turning, I baffled some on the A59 a while back as I indicated in order to avoid a pot hole and they stayed behind me for some distance expecting me to actually turn right.

 

[DaveReading]

some people think they're more important than society as a whole so choose to go for unnecessarily long jaunts, or for multiple sessions, solely because it is not expressly legislated against.

Agreed.

The legislation has to be read in conjunction with the government guidance and its ultimate aim: keeping people indoors as much as possible.

Taking advantage of loopholes in this situation doesn’t make you clever, just an arse.

Then the argument is simply one of degree.

Out of interest, what would you (both) say to someone who maintained (perfectly reasonably) that society would be even safer if you didn't go out cycling at all ?

 

[ozboz]

Then the argument is simply one of degree.

Out of interest, what would you (both) say to someone who maintained (perfectly reasonably) that society would be even safer if you didn't go out cycling at all ?

I am a frequent poster on a neighbourhood site, there are some posters on there that say exactly this , no cycling , end of for the duration, I do not totally agree with them , but it is debatable, the shared cycle paths around here are not exactly at saturation point , but well ridden about 2m wide and a two way system.
I have not yet witnessed any riders giving any others a wide berth , and some are pushing it speed wise.

 

[Gunk]

We all know that the measures are intended to slow or halt the progress of a deadly disease, but some people think they're more important than society as a whole so choose to go for unnecessarily long jaunts, or for multiple sessions, solely because it is not expressly legislated against. They're usually the argumentative sort who would argue black was white on the point of mere principle, and despite knowing what the actual guidance is and the governments intent on the matter, they're determined to exercise the right for no other reason than they selfishly can. It's no more than self righteous self entitlement.

It’s just an arrogance, same as people buying compost or driving 200 miles to pick something up off eBay.

 

[anothersam]

Out of interest, what would you (both) say to someone who maintained (perfectly reasonably) that society would be even safer if you didn't go out cycling at all ?

Does a “perfectly reasonable” argument against cycling, as opposed to other types of exercise and transportation, exist? If so, it might be interesting to read it.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Mod note:

The Statutory Instrument that sets out the law regarding how many times per day you can leave your home to exercise sets no limit to how many times that you can leave your house to exercise.

Government advice, however, recommends/suggests that you limit leaving your house for exercise to once per day.

With this in mind it is pointless going round and round the debate as to what individuals should and shouldn't do. Members clearly fall into two different camps and the arguments between the two are generating more than their fair share of reports. Ergo, it is suggested that members please cease debating this particular issue.

Many thanks.

 

[pawl]

Do what you like - it works for me, and has never even resulted in a near miss.

Doesn’t mean that it won’t

 

[Tim O]

With this in mind it is pointless going round and round the debate as to what individuals should and shouldn't do. Members clearly fall into two different camps and the arguments between the two are generating more than their fair share of reports. Ergo, it is suggested that members please cease debating this particular issue.

Absolutely and well said. I am out on my bike quite a few times each day and have been very impressed with the general decency of people who seem to me to be doing their absolute best to observe the guidance about social distance with great good humour. I have not witnessed cyclists in groups (apart from, obviously, family groups). Walkers and cyclists are forcing themselves into hedges on bridleways and there is much, "After you Claude..." etc. People seem to me to be just doing their best. No need to be angry guys...

 

[matticus]

Do what you like - it works for me, and has never even resulted in a near miss.

Doesn’t mean that it won’t

then do what you like - I'm really not bothered. Has no effect on me - I was just trying to be helpful, hadn't expected such a hostile response. Bizarre.

 

[AuroraSaab]

One of the nice things about the lockdown is the big increase in families going out on their bikes. I am certainly enjoying the fact that the roads are quieter. It's really helping me get back on the bike after hurting my shoulder.

 

[Brandane]

I'll stay on-topic: There are now 159 riders on flyby, yet I saw very little evidence of illicit group-riding or even bunching.

Are you sure they are all "riders"?
In the days before I went and used the default setting of having all my rides private (to avoid the willy waving fraternity), I would sometimes look at flybys. If I actually looked at the persons ride, it turned out that the numbers also included joggers and walkers, who for reasons best known to themselves also use Strava.

 

[matticus]

Strava was actually created for runners! Dunno the stats now ...

 

[Deleted member 26715]

In the days before I went and used the default setting of having all my rides private (to avoid the willy waving fraternity)

All my rides are private, but I am still seen on Flybys & can see others, just nobody can click on me & see me or anything about my rides. I don't wave my willy at anyone BTW they'd only laugh