"local" exercise
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In the lockdown rules it says exercise should be kept in the local area. How's everyone interpreting this? 5, 10, 15 mile radius of home? Or just ignoring it?
What silly is that doing laps of the residential roads near where I live could bring me in contact with many more people (especially old people walking dogs) than if I headed further afield- can be riding along the country lanes for miles without seeing a soul.
What silly is that doing laps of the residential roads near where I live could bring me in contact with many more people (especially old people walking dogs) than if I headed further afield- can be riding along the country lanes for miles without seeing a soul.
Scottish Govt guidelines say local authority area, Aberdeenshire in my case. Not sure about England but I'd have thought it wouldn't be that different.
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covi...
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covi...
My conclusion has been that distances whilst riding are fairly meaningless - not going to catch/spread covid whipping past anybody given how little it seems to spread outside anyhow. the only real issue is getting back after a breakdown of some kind.
During lockdown one, initially changed my routes to follow rail routes closely in case of disaster, but went fairly broadly. not likely to walk 5 miles, so 25 more on a train isn't that different! also took a lot more kit to prevent having to do so.
Fairly quickly realised that the probabilities are small and that taxi services are all still running, so ended up back to normal (with extra kit) by the time we were easing lockdown slightly. No partner to keep the taxi service entirely covid safe, but that would be ideal
Not that relevant given the temperature but noticed that sitting on a bench outside is illegal again!
During lockdown one, initially changed my routes to follow rail routes closely in case of disaster, but went fairly broadly. not likely to walk 5 miles, so 25 more on a train isn't that different! also took a lot more kit to prevent having to do so.
Fairly quickly realised that the probabilities are small and that taxi services are all still running, so ended up back to normal (with extra kit) by the time we were easing lockdown slightly. No partner to keep the taxi service entirely covid safe, but that would be ideal
Not that relevant given the temperature but noticed that sitting on a bench outside is illegal again!
Interesting. Being in a unitary authority area that would suck, as soon as I'm out of town (well, as soon as I get to the end of my road) I'm in a different authority. Plus I'm right on the edge so my local off road loop (about a mile away) is technically out of bounds 
Although looking at the map of the area, if I cycle into town and out of the other side, I can ride about 10 miles North on to the Hoo Peninsula until I get to the Thames.
Never drive anywhere to cycle, too much faff. Not going to be doing any all day marathons- I mean I could be out all day and do 150 miles from home if I wanted, but that would be taking the piss.
What would be the risk staying at home? that I end up in a big mental hole of depression that's bloody hard to get out of. Been there, done that. I do most of my training at home, but if I don't get out once a week I'll start to suffer. Working full time from home with 2 kids to "home school" in a relatively small house with no help from anyone is not an easy task
Although looking at the map of the area, if I cycle into town and out of the other side, I can ride about 10 miles North on to the Hoo Peninsula until I get to the Thames.
Never drive anywhere to cycle, too much faff. Not going to be doing any all day marathons- I mean I could be out all day and do 150 miles from home if I wanted, but that would be taking the piss.
What would be the risk staying at home? that I end up in a big mental hole of depression that's bloody hard to get out of. Been there, done that. I do most of my training at home, but if I don't get out once a week I'll start to suffer. Working full time from home with 2 kids to "home school" in a relatively small house with no help from anyone is not an easy task
Edited by lufbramatt on Tuesday 5th January 08:45
Jamescrs said:
My understanding is that you cycle from your house and return to your house, i.e you do not put your bike on the roof of your car and drive to a more scenic area for cycling instead.
The guidelines (not law yet) state you can travel a short distance within your local area (define?) to access open space. lufbramatt said:
In the lockdown rules it says exercise should be kept in the local area. How's everyone interpreting this? 5, 10, 15 mile radius of home? Or just ignoring it?
What silly is that doing laps of the residential roads near where I live could bring me in contact with many more people (especially old people walking dogs) than if I headed further afield- can be riding along the country lanes for miles without seeing a soul.
100% ignoring it.What silly is that doing laps of the residential roads near where I live could bring me in contact with many more people (especially old people walking dogs) than if I headed further afield- can be riding along the country lanes for miles without seeing a soul.
Utterly comical that people think anything is going to happen to them out riding their bikes. There are not enough police in the UK to stop any actual crime happening, let alone 'guidance'.
okgo said:
100% ignoring it.
Utterly comical that people think anything is going to happen to them out riding their bikes. There are not enough police in the UK to stop any actual crime happening, let alone 'guidance'.
Thank you for being so selfish that it means the government imposes more restrictions on the rest of us. Utterly comical that people think anything is going to happen to them out riding their bikes. There are not enough police in the UK to stop any actual crime happening, let alone 'guidance'.
okgo said:
WonkeyDonkey said:
Thank you for being so selfish that it means the government imposes more restrictions on the rest of us.
Yes mate, me going riding in the country on my own makes such a difference. The public really are morons.
This was a topic back in the Spring/Summer of 2020 https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
WonkeyDonkey said:
okgo said:
100% ignoring it.
Utterly comical that people think anything is going to happen to them out riding their bikes. There are not enough police in the UK to stop any actual crime happening, let alone 'guidance'.
Thank you for being so selfish that it means the government imposes more restrictions on the rest of us. Utterly comical that people think anything is going to happen to them out riding their bikes. There are not enough police in the UK to stop any actual crime happening, let alone 'guidance'.
Anyone know what the deal is with bike shops remaining open? They were allowed previously.
My ebike died last week and it needs a warranty fix and is booked in Sunday. Bloody wish Boris would have at least given notice so I could have dropped it in early.
Possibly a non essential journey to take though... But means I can use it to cycle to the shops rather than drive and is my main form of general exercise All too confusing.
My ebike died last week and it needs a warranty fix and is booked in Sunday. Bloody wish Boris would have at least given notice so I could have dropped it in early.
Possibly a non essential journey to take though... But means I can use it to cycle to the shops rather than drive and is my main form of general exercise All too confusing.
England87 said:
Being fitter reduces the risk from covid.
You can't reason with people that hate cyclists. They're impossible to speak to in any way.The government has been utterly pathetic in their handling of this entire thing, luckily they've been saved somewhat by some clever scientists who happen to reside here who will eventually sort the problem.
While nurseries are still open, the buses and tubes are running, Snappy Snaps (lol) is still open, etc etc, while all of that is open and busy with people, I think I'll politely ignore the worries about me cycling my bike alone or with one other out in the middle of relative nowhere. But don't let it get in the way of your pathetic anti cycling agenda.
take-good-care-of-the-forest-dewey said:
Anyone know what the deal is with bike shops remaining open? They were allowed previously.
My ebike died last week and it needs a warranty fix and is booked in Sunday. Bloody wish Boris would have at least given notice so I could have dropped it in early.
Possibly a non essential journey to take though... But means I can use it to cycle to the shops rather than drive and is my main form of general exercise All too confusing.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home#businesses-and-venues-which-can-remain-openMy ebike died last week and it needs a warranty fix and is booked in Sunday. Bloody wish Boris would have at least given notice so I could have dropped it in early.
Possibly a non essential journey to take though... But means I can use it to cycle to the shops rather than drive and is my main form of general exercise All too confusing.
Feel a lot safer plodding round the local lanes here than venturing into Sainsbury's or the local garden centre that's for sure ! Won't go too far from home, and have a bubble collection driver if I'm completely scuppered and can't fix the bike.
I'll have zero contact with anyone outside my family bubble, and won't be going anywhere outside except for a bike ride every day if I get furloughed later today, which is looking very likely.......... I did this in lockdown v1 but needed the bike to help clear my head. I think without that things could have been a lot worse for me............
I'll have zero contact with anyone outside my family bubble, and won't be going anywhere outside except for a bike ride every day if I get furloughed later today, which is looking very likely.......... I did this in lockdown v1 but needed the bike to help clear my head. I think without that things could have been a lot worse for me............
Your Dad said:
Thanks... Thoughts on whether dropping a bike off to be fixed is allowed (e.g. Essential)?
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