mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
It doesn't look like they were to me. Example https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/dunwich-dynamo-2019.249496/
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rogerzilla
Legendary Member
The Facebook threads are about 75% "no way, it'd be irresponsible" but there is a vocal minority who say nothing will stop them. Public perception of cyclists is more important than a ride, I'd say...and imagine the reaction you'd get if you needed A&E.
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
Yeah, but given that some will ride it anyway, what good do you expect staying away to do?
I think there may be good reason to decide it's irresponsible (it's a while off yet, though) but "public perception" is probably going to be awful anyway.
Professionalism?
rb58
Enigma
- Location
- Bexley, Kent
That's what I think too. And whilst there's no technical limit on the time duration of your daily exercise, the messaging has been quite clear - stay at home. And the leaflet that came through everyone's door said when you're doing the the exceptions (exercise being one of them) you should 'minimise the time spent outside of the home'. It's disingenuous to say otherwise. I think AUK have got it right, others should follow. We already have to put up with enough bad press and we don't need a large (semi) organised event to allow people to say that cyclists are selfish and flouting all the rules. Of course, all this presumes restrictions haven't been eased sufficiently by then.
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Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Remember this is July though. We will have to wait and see what situation the country is in at that time. It’s no good applying the lockdown rules of April to something three months away,
rb58
Enigma
- Location
- Bexley, Kent
Yup. Hence my final sentence.
rogerzilla
Legendary Member
An update of sorts: https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/product/dunwich-dynamo-xxviii-4-5-july-2020/
RoubaixCube
~Tribanese~
- Location
- London, UK
I personally havent made any arrangements regarding lifts home. So thats me out of the running. Though when i ended my ride last year i had already decided to give the next one a miss. 
Its absolutely confusing why they havent cancelled. Most major cycling events had been cancelled or postponed till further notice months ago. What are they waiting for?
Its absolutely confusing why they havent cancelled. Most major cycling events had been cancelled or postponed till further notice months ago. What are they waiting for?
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
Maybe when they cancel the bus makes no difference how much they lose?
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Indeed we can ignore the sentences before that.
RoubaixCube
~Tribanese~
- Location
- London, UK
rogerzilla
Legendary Member
Coaches now cancelled. Money can go to the LCC or you can get a refund. If you want to ride this year, you're self-supporting (and there'll almost certainly be no cafė at the end).
Patrick Field has also posted and suggested people spread themselves over other dates. It may be that unlimited exercising is allowed from Monday but it still won't be a social event. Let's hope people are sensible so this ride stays just under the radar of police marshals, insurance, fees and other such horrors.
Patrick Field has also posted and suggested people spread themselves over other dates. It may be that unlimited exercising is allowed from Monday but it still won't be a social event. Let's hope people are sensible so this ride stays just under the radar of police marshals, insurance, fees and other such horrors.