Cycling in the time of Corona

Thread could be renamed to 'Talking about Cycling in the time of Corona'

Could someone summarise what the conflict is?

Afaiu peoples own risk assement leads them to conclude riding is OK with precautions

Other people say follow gov guidance which says riding is OK once a day with precautions

Is there another view?

Could someone summarise what the conflict is?

I have no idea any more. I'm just procrastinating.

Summary: forum is bored.

I have no idea any more. I'm just procrastinating.

Everyone in the world is currently procrastinating, or should be (apart from key workers)

Can we channel all this energy into some sort of safe passing campaign?

@ffm @SwissChap
You both sound like you need to go out for a ride!
Or not?

Just got back from a run in the park and I’m actually thinking I’ll switch back to riding (roads, out of town).

It’s quite busy with individual and couples, tons of dog walkers and even a couple of guys wrestling to Algerian hip-hop(?) Probably not a true reflection of all parks areas today but it was a constant effort to keep a distance and not share disease-air.

sure thing. Going out for my exercise around 4.30/5pm for a quick half and hour to catch the last of that sun.

I'm just procrastinating.

Me too.

TBF if a driver 'sees you in lycra' they don't know if you have done a century or a hundred yards, likewise if you see a jogger or a walker they could be doing a marathon or lejog.

It's really got fuck all to do with the metric of limiting the transmission of a virus so long as you're solo and observing distancing rules in place.

Also, if it was left to drivers to moderate cycling activity at any time, let alone a pandemic, I suspect they'll always assume the worst eh?

I'm just procrastinating.

Me too

I just did another torrid hour on my shitey turbo as CBA leaving the house today... #Quarantineismylifestyle

Just back from a sunny 14.34 mile loop round the lanes here, crossed paths with maybe a dozen other cyclists, half of whom eyed me with apparent suspicion, half of them exchanged the usual cheery greetings.

I did also encounter a very elderly couple tottering along a very narrow lane. They could not hear my friendly greeting as I approached, so I ended up squeezing along the verge to try to maintain as much distance as possible.

I ended up squeezing along the verge to try to maintain as much distance as possible.

I got a thumbs up for a jogger when I pulled right onto the other side of the road in order to maximize the distance between us. Which was nice.

P.S. This view is pretty representative of my ride yesterday. Pretty socially distant.

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And PHE and the government have decided that preventing exercise(with social distancing) would be deleterious to the mental and physical health of citizens to an extent that outweighs the risk of people staying at home 24/7.

Oh, I agree. I'm just always sceptical about statements starting 'It's clear that...' without explaining why it's clear. That's why I always found philosophy to be such a difficult subject, as you'd get long works starting from assumptions which were claimed to be 'self-evident' when I wasn't at all sure that they were.

One of the first things my phd supervisor taught me was to treat words like “obviously” “clearly” etc as flags for unsubstantiated waffle when reviewing academic papers, or marking student essays. Works pretty well as a rule of thumb :-)

'Scientific advice' may also fall into this category.

It depends on the question the scientist was asked - for example:

"What actions should be taken to minimise the number of deaths?"

"What should be done to minimise damage to the economy?"

Yep, same applies for barristering. If someone says something is obvious, it means there's no authority in support of the proposition they're relying on, and they're just winging it. Cue alarm bells.

so who else got he BC email this evening?

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/about/article/20200323-British-Cycling-extends-suspension-on-sanctioned-cycling-activities-to-30-June-0?utm_campaign=1356926_Club%20group%20message%20-%2025%2F03&utm_medium=email&utm_source=British%20Cycling%20V2&dm_i=480K,T30E,45UUA0,3I5F9,1

Our recommendation to our clubs remains that no organised activity (including rides, training, coaching, events) should take place during this period, in line with government advice on social gatherings and non-essential travel.

However, riding a bike is a great way to aid your physical and mental health, provided that guidance on social distancing is followed. British Cycling would urge all cyclists to only ride on routes you know well, that are close to home and that are well within your ability level - this is a time for calm recreation, not for challenging yourself.

I.e.: the most sensible option is what you should do

My MA dissertation was part of a larger study about the affect of alcohol on second language ability. I.e. testing the oft-cited argument that people become "better" at speaking foreign languages when they're in the pub and have fewer inhibitions. I did some fairly impressive academic gymnastics in my introduction to present this as something worth investigating.

Does 'Pissed' count as a foreign language?

actually yes. it's flemish.

I keep saying hello to you on Zwift. Blanked every time.
:'(

Well, as long as it's not Phlemish.

Aahthangyouverymuchyou'vebeenawonderfulaudience.

How do I say hello?