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

[lazybloke]

i went out for a 12 mile ride on Thursday evening circa sunset. No groups cycling at that time, in fact no other cyclists at all.

However there was a group of some 60-70 people blocking the road with a street party in a nearby village. Probably 'Westminster Bridge' mentality as it was not long past 8pm. Not much social distancing.

Street party!

 

[tom73]

Going out for a ride has for me meant bit of soul searching.
To get to anywhere out the way near me within a reasonable distance. I'd have to pass though 2 villagers one is full of old people who will no doubt be staying put. The other is a farming area which is not just home but a place of work for them.

Both are popular with most cyclists round here and on the whole we don't get much aggro. So I'm not about to pour oil on the fire.
It maybe well with our rights to ride how much we like , on roads and route we like , but we have to be fair and stay within the spirit of things.
I could just ride around urban areas for miles but then that's just riding because I can and is not why I enjoy being on a bike.
We also now have a dog so early morning and evenings are mostly for walking him. I can't expect Mrs 73 to do it when she working every shift going and from next week even more on top via rapid response. Plus I'm not going to add to her and fellow HCP's covid workload or increase the risk to them plenty of others are sadly happily going that.

So the best bike can stay put for now miles this year don't matter anymore. I've now got the spa up and running again so can go to the shop and back. I have to walk to town and only then limit it to one shop. I know what times hardly anyone is out shopping.
It's quicker on the bike so yesterday that's what I did. It's not outside my area, it's within the spirt of the law and I can easily go the back way and not see anyone. Which on any decent ride I can't guarantee so still keeps my legs turning and for now keeps me happy.
In the end it's a personal choice but only then up to point.
It's more about being fair, going what is right and not just saying I can so I will.

 

[Guzzi]

Still plenty of 2s and 3s heading up to Crystal Palace this morning

 

[vickster]

Still plenty of 2s and 3s heading up to Crystal Palace this morning

Couples, Families, flat mates....

 

[carlosfandangus]

I met 5 lads (20's) who were in front of me on a trail (old railway line), it was difficult to get past them all, the conversation I overheard was that they had agreed to meet up as it was a nice sunny day!!

 

[Dave Davenport]

I was riding through Romsey a couple of days ago and there was a very old couple coming towards me on the pavement, him right on the road edge, I moved over as far as I could but it was fairly narrow and I was probably only just 2m from him. As I approached he was waving his arm and shouting something at me, I assumed 'keep away from me' or words to that effect but I was already as far over as I could get and he could have moved another metre across the pavement. It was only as I passed him that I realised he was shouting at me to move over towards the curb so the van behind could get past me!

 

[Drago]

I met 5 lads (20's) who were in front of me on a trail (old railway line), it was difficult to get past them all, the conversation I overheard was that they had agreed to meet up as it was a nice sunny day!!

Idiots like that should be imprisoned on Gruinard for their selfishness.

 

[dodgy]

I met 5 lads (20's) who were in front of me on a trail (old railway line), it was difficult to get past them all, the conversation I overheard was that they had agreed to meet up as it was a nice sunny day!!

In the early days of lockdown it was mainly the elderly that were going about as normal, now they've changed their ways and are following the rules. It's the 20 somethings that I notice most now.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

I think we should cut teenagers/ 20 somethings a bit of slack.

Compliance seems to be generally amazingly good considering they're being asked to put their lives on hold for the sake of their grandparents generation, and at very high cost and essentially zero benefit to themselves (yes I realise that's a generalisation, but it's essentially true).

 

[Edwardoka]

Idiots like that should be imprisoned on Gruinard for their selfishness.

Anthrax Island? I had thought that to be mythical. And here's me been using Rockall Island as my hypothetical New New South Wales all this time.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I think we should cut teenagers/ 20 somethings a bit of slack.

Compliance seems to be generally amazingly good considering they're being asked to put their lives on hold for the sake of their grandparents generation, and at very high cost and essentially zero benefit to themselves (yes I realise that's a generalisation, but it's essentially true).

I think it is a nice example of each of those two generations you mention owing their lives to each other - definitely for the youngsters and possibly for the oldsters.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I thought it was a mythical place where only one, left leaning, newspaper was available.

 

[tom73]

All age groups have examples of just not playing my the rules. Thinking stuff it i'm going what I want.
Just that some in the main stream media are more fashionable to knock.

 

[Rusty Nails]

Couples, Families, flat mates....

Including my daughter, her partner and my granddaughter.

Of course some people will take advantage but it is getting a bit pathetic with people coming on to social media moaning about anything that may possibly be a transgression of the guidelines without actually having the courage of their convictions to go up and ask these people.

 

[Rusty Nails]

All age groups have examples of just not playing my the rules. Thinking stuff it i'm going what I want.
Just that some in the main stream media are more fashionable to knock.

It's gratifying to know that so many people are worrying about the welfare and safety of people my advanced age.

Not so long ago we were being vilified for being solely responsible for Brexit, and people were talking about how things would be different once a few more of us had popped our clogs.

People just love to have groups to rail against. Usually a different group to the ones they are in.