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Cyclists banned from Richmond Park for causing ‘plumes of exhalation’ (among other things); Phil Gaimon’s everesting record video; Ride-through fast food; ‘Epic Climbs’ Zoom backgrounds; ‘Pelotan’ sun protection; Pantano banned for four years

Today’s live blog with Alex Bowden (daytime) and Simon MacMichael (evening)
  • by Alex Bowden
Thu, May 21, 2020 08:39
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SUMMARY

  • Bristol cyclists ride with foam rollers to campaign for more cycle space (and apologise for hitting cars with them)
  • Ride-through fast food
  • Cyclists banned from Richmond Park for causing ‘plumes of exhalation’ (among other things)
  • Free ‘Epic Climbs’ backgrounds for Zoom
  • We really miss Fabio Aru's poker face on the climbs
  • Tour de France stage winner Jarlinson Pantano banned for four years for EPO use
  • The official sun protection of British Cycling is called ‘Pelotan’
  • Edinburgh bike hire scheme just had its busiest day
  • Cyclists banned from Richmond Park for breathing – reaction
  • Sheffield Grand Prix cancelled
  • Video: Phil Gaimon’s everesting attempt
  • Do cyclists in Scotland have to stay within five miles of home?
  • Salford fixes bike lane - and quickly
  • Pop-up bike lane on the A56 in Manchester
  • West Midlands Police are still running their close pass operation
  • New cyclist riding from Wimbledon to Saint Tropez in his living room to help keep his friend alive
  • Tree of the Day with former UCI boss Brian Cookson
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21 May 2020, 08:39

Bristol cyclists ride with foam rollers to campaign for more cycle space (and apologise for hitting cars with them)

Bristol Live reports that a group of cyclists campaigning for more cycle space rode from Newfoundland Way to the Bearpit and back with foam rollers attached to their bikes.

The move was intended to highlight how more bike lanes are needed if people are to cycle around the city respecting the two metre rule.

“We would like the council to introduce temporary cycle lanes like other cities have around the world,” said organiser David Angel.

He did however apologise after a motorist contacted the newspaper to complain that the cyclists had been knocking cars with the foam rollers.

“It does get pretty narrow on that section of the road,” he said. “I want to apologise to anyone we may have hit by accident.

“We had a debriefing after and decided to not go along that route again because we were aware it was causing some issues.”

The group is planning to ride round the city centre in coming weeks to show how much space people need to stay safe.

21 May 2020, 08:39

Ride-through fast food

You’ll most likely have seen a social media post about queues of motorists at reopened drive-throughs by now.

This one was yesterday when – we don’t know if you noticed – it was a pretty nice day to be doing almost anything other than sitting in your car patiently waiting for a Big Mac.

McDonalds Drive-Thru opened in Sutton today, here’s the queue… pic.twitter.com/MN0pZ1Z0dW

— Will Gavin (@WillGav) May 20, 2020

Well it’s not all mind-meltingly depressing out there.

Rather pleasingly, this Minneapolis restaurant is specifically advertising cycle-through takeaways.

A restaurant that recently got protected bike lanes out front is specifically advertising takeout by bike. Times are changing! pic.twitter.com/OrgJu6og2Q

— Sam 🚲🚃🏬 (@ban_SUVs) May 21, 2020

More of this kind of thing!

21 May 2020, 08:39

Cyclists banned from Richmond Park for causing ‘plumes of exhalation’ (among other things)

Towards the end of March, cyclists were banned from Richmond Park, apparently due to the numbers of cyclists who had been riding through and a failure to observe social distancing.

A freedom of information request now reveals that one of the reasons cited for the move was that cyclists, “cause a plume of exhalation in their wake.”

“Be good to get a medic to support this assumption on our part,” commented the park manager.

You can see the full request here: https://t.co/hzjHaenLis

Along with the details:
/2 pic.twitter.com/ZOlRnSjujM

— richmondcycling (@RichmondCycling) May 20, 2020

You can read Royal Parks’ full explanation here.

21 May 2020, 08:39

Free ‘Epic Climbs’ backgrounds for Zoom

Bookcases are passé.

Passes are the new bookcases.

21 May 2020, 08:39

We really miss Fabio Aru's poker face on the climbs

My plans 2020 pic.twitter.com/jks2gHL91v

— Tim de Vries (@TimFietst) May 20, 2020

21 May 2020, 08:39

Tour de France stage winner Jarlinson Pantano banned for four years for EPO use

Colombian cyclist Jarlinson Pantano, who won a Tour de France stage in 2016 when he was with the IAM Cycling team, has been banned for four years.

The 31-year-old retired last summer after testing positive for EPO in February.

He had been riding for Trek-Segafredo, but was suspended after being informed of an adverse analytical finding in an out of competition test.

21 May 2020, 08:39

The official sun protection of British Cycling is called ‘Pelotan’

We’re delighted to inform you that this is not a joke. That’s their actual, quite brilliant, company name. They’ve signed a five-year deal.

Pelotan is a ‘once-a-day’ water and sweat resistant sun protection brand. The company’s flagship product is an alcohol-based spray which is clear, quickly absorbed, lightweight and breathable and has been tested as lasting up to eight hours at SPF 30.

Pretty impressive.

Tom Austen, Managing Director of Pelotan commented: “Exposure to the sun is unavoidable in cycling; whether it be on training rides, trips around the park, or when we see a return to sportives and Olympic races – whatever level and whatever discipline you ride, it has never been more clear that part of the joy of cycling is being outdoors in nature, but it is important to protect your skin all year round.

“We are delighted to be partnering with the Great Britain Cycling Team to provide high-performance sun protection at the very elite level of the sport, where every possible advantage can be crucial. We will also work closely with British Cycling to raise awareness of sun damage and skin care across the board, whilst giving members access to exclusive benefits.

“We are passionate about cycling and genuinely believe sun protection can have a tangible impact on performance, recovery and enjoyment for cyclists of all levels – so we look forward to working with British Cycling over the coming years.”

Dr Nigel Jones, Head of Medical Services for the Great Britain Cycling Team, said: “Sunscreen alone can’t entirely protect you from UV damage, but it’s a vital element of any skin care routine all year round. What particularly drew us to Pelotan was the quality of their product and their focus in developing formulations that are well-tailored to athletes.

“We’ve taken stock of Pelotan Sprays and Roll-Ons for use by the Great Britain Cycling Team and we’ll be getting real-time feedback from riders to ensure that they are fully familiar with the products ahead of the Tokyo Games.

“On top of the performance aspect, we have a number of things in the pipeline with Pelotan, including sun protection advice for the benefit of all British Cycling members. While getting out on the bike in the sunshine is great for your mental wellbeing, it’s important that you make sure you’re protected while doing so.”

21 May 2020, 08:39

Edinburgh bike hire scheme just had its busiest day

Just had confirmed that the Edinburgh bike hire scheme @cyclehire_edi had its most successful day yesterday since operations began (1100 plus riders).Further evidence of rise of cycling in response to current crisis & need for improved city infrastructure.

— CllrLesleyMacinnes (@lmacinnessnp) May 21, 2020

21 May 2020, 08:39

Cyclists banned from Richmond Park for breathing – reaction

There’s much to dig into in the reasoning behind Royal Parks’ decision to ban cyclists from Richmond Park (see below).

There’s the supposed ‘impossibility’ of maintaining social distancing; the comment about people riding without “protective clothing”; the dangers of “inexperienced road users”.

However, the whole “plumes of exhalation” thing is the one that has really grabbed people’s attention.

People are being banned from places for breathing now. You couldn’t make it up. https://t.co/JqtcDulgho

— Oliver (@TheOliverLees) May 21, 2020

The joggers have to hold their breath while in the park.

— Richard Aloysius Jewell (@Richard64643677) May 21, 2020

Watch out VED charges next based on emissions.

— Andrew Wilson (@AndrewW17481553) May 21, 2020

We’ve had quite a few comments along these lines too (including two entirely separate comments that it sounds like a Pixies track.)

Plumes of Exhalation will appear on 6Music on Friday to discuss their new album Banned From Richmond Park. https://t.co/ZUXF5u0iYU

— Jonathan Bennett (@jonobennett) May 21, 2020

21 May 2020, 08:39

Sheffield Grand Prix cancelled

They’re hoping to be back next year.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have take the decision to cancel the 2020 Sheffield Grand Prix. There is a full statement on our event website: https://t.co/e6Zi7VN8Vr pic.twitter.com/wD46FOlmlh

— Sheffield Grand Prix (@SheffGrandPrix) May 20, 2020

21 May 2020, 08:39

Video: Phil Gaimon’s everesting attempt

Former pro turned YouTube personality Phil Gaimon recently broke the ‘everesting’ record, an effort that apparently left his beard, “vomited beyond repair.”

He made his attempt on Mountaingate Ridge Road in Los Angeles, riding up and down it 61 times. 

He was raising funds for the No Kid Hungry charity.

So far he’s raised $105,000.

Here’s his film about it.

21 May 2020, 08:39

Do cyclists in Scotland have to stay within five miles of home?

Lockdown restrictions in Scotland are to be relaxed slightly from May 28. Here’s the document.

Edinburgh News reports that travelling “broadly within 5 miles” for outdoor leisure and exercise will be permitted in the first phase.

The document itself states you are: “Permitted to travel short distances for outdoor leisure and exercise but advice to stay within a short distance of your local community (broadly within 5 miles) and travel by walk, wheel and cycle where possible.”

It strikes us there’s a degree of ambiguity here, in that cycling is specifically referenced only as a form of transport to get to your leisure activity or exercise, rather than being mentioned as a leisure activity or form of exercise itself.

That said, it isn’t mentioned as being exempt elsewhere in the document, so you have to assume it’s subject to the same ‘broadly within 5 miles’ restrictions.

Advice from Cycling Scotland has so far been to ride, “stay local”.

21 May 2020, 08:39

Salford fixes bike lane - and quickly

Pointed out yesterday…

@AdsCondron this is going to be put right ASAP. The team at @SalfordCouncil are aware and the blocks are going to be moved to the other side of the lines. @CllrCritchley @lauraee_ @salford_mayor @CllrAntrobus https://t.co/0kUoZpm23s

— Jim (@james_cammell) May 21, 2020

Sorted today…

Fixed. Please give the benefit of the doubt next time!! pic.twitter.com/axvVwd5Rgf

— Walk Ride Salford Central (@WRSalford) May 21, 2020

Still very pleased with this, barriers have been moved today, all it needs for the minute is a deep clean and a regular sweeping programme. https://t.co/PrjeiVAjVi pic.twitter.com/DnLlvt6JCb

— Andy Barclay (@drewsparkley) May 21, 2020

21 May 2020, 08:39

Pop-up bike lane on the A56 in Manchester

One of the three lanes of the A56 through Stretford is to be repurposed for walking and cycling to enable social distancing for commuters without cars.

Today I can announce that next week we’ll be reducing the width of the A56 through Stretford from 3 to 2 lanes to create more space for walking & cycling, with plans to reallocate space along the rest of the A56 from Altrincham to White City by 15th June: https://t.co/PekR1o4o3t

— Andrew Western (@AndrewHWestern) May 21, 2020

The A56 is one of Manchester’s major arterial routes and there’s a further proposal to reallocate space from Altrincham all the way to White City to create a continuous pop-up lane to be complete in full by June 15.

I should probably add this to our piece listing UK pop-up bike lanes.

21 May 2020, 08:39

West Midlands Police are still running their close pass operation

As they say themselves, it’s as important now as ever.

Brilliant team. At a time we want more to cycle the team are out making it safe. Top team 🚴‍♀️🚴🏻🚴🏿‍♂️🚴🏽 #opclosepass https://t.co/mSjZc14AAm

— Dave Thompson (@DaveThompsonCC) May 20, 2020

21 May 2020, 08:39

New cyclist riding from Wimbledon to Saint Tropez in his living room to help keep his friend alive

Joe Ogunmokun recently bought his first road bike with the intention of riding to France to raise money for his friend Ben Chatfield who is dying of brain cancer.

He’s since had to tweak his plans and is now riding the distance between Wimbledon and Saint Tropez on a Keiser bike donated by his local gym.

Chatfield was diagnosed with stage 4 Glioblastoma Multiforme in June last year, an incredibly aggressive form of brain tumour from which most people can expect to survive for 12-15 months.

Four weeks after the diagnosis, his wife gave birth to their daughter.

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy have not been able to halt the tumour’s growth and his medical team have recommended that the best option left to them is to try to stabilise him using a drug called Avastin, which would improve his quality of life considerably.

Each treatment cycle costs £10,000 and Ogunmokun wants to give Chatfield and his family at least six cycles.

At the time of writing, he’s raised £99,225.

Ogunmokun explains: “Around 10 years ago, a bloke called Ben took a punt on me as his intern – even though I turned up to the interview without a pen and paper. Little did I know that his actions would play such a pivotal role in my life and career and that he would go on to become a great friend and mentor.

“Ben is the coolest man I know. The most intelligent man I know. Author. Creative. Entrepreneur. Mentor. An infuriating combination of a man. Given I haven’t had many male influences, he is the most important man in my life.

“So, I’ll be making this trip in homage to Ben; Wimbledon fanatic and francophile and in gratitude to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Though we are all experiencing a sense of instability at this time, I hope my antics over the coming weeks bring you all some joy and light relief. Blessings and thank you.”

Ogunmokun’s been broadcasting from his Instagram page.

You can also find his Go Fund Me page here.

21 May 2020, 08:39

Tree of the Day with former UCI boss Brian Cookson

One of the more surprising lockdown social media developments has been former UCI president Brian Cookson doing Tree of the Day.

Tree of the Day. This battered and bedraggled beech (Fagus sylvatica) on the south side of Longridge Fell may never achieve the magnificence of its brothers in more sheltered positions, but it provides a characterful sight on the long climb to the summit of Jeffrey Hill. pic.twitter.com/8DnG05PKOQ

— Brian Cookson OBE (@BrianCooksonOBE) May 21, 2020

21 May 2020, 08:39

E-bikes could get Britain back to work and cut emissions by 50%, concludes new research

E-bikes could get Britain back to work and cut emissions by 50%, concludes new research

University of Leeds research have concluded that a switch from cars to e-bikes could reduce CO2 emissions by millions of tonnes, while providing commuters with a safer route back to work amid the coronavirus crisis

21 May 2020, 08:39

Near Miss of the Day 413: Impatient driver at junction  turns across cyclist (includes swearing)

Near Miss of the Day 413: Impatient driver at junction turns across cyclist (includes swearing)

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  1. brooksby
    May 21, 2020 at 8:49 am
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    Quote:

    “It does get pretty narrow on that section of the road,” he said. “I want to apologise to anyone we may have hit by accident.

    I hadn’t realised quite how much damage a foam roller / pool noodle can clearly do to a two tonne motor vehicle… (?)

    However, doesn’t it sort of prove their point that the cyclists need more space?

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    • OldRidgeback
      May 21, 2020 at 9:20 am
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      Many, many moons ago I fitted

      Many, many moons ago I fitted a piece of heavy guage piano wire to the rear of my bike. It was just 450mm long in those unenlightened times. It had a bit of reflective tape on the end, plus an old record player stylus. When drivers made a close pass, the piano wire would bend and then whip with a zing along the car’s side, the diamond tip of the stylus cutting a tiny but deep scratch right through the thickest paint layers. One car passed me a few times. I remember seeing it parked later and noting with satisfaction the series of deep scratches on the side with rust bubbling through.

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      • Robert Hardy
        May 21, 2020 at 12:56 pm
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        And when you filtered on the
        And when you filtered on the inside? Sounds like you are a pretty objectionable self entitled person, if some pedestrian or fellow cyclist had been caught with your device it could cause lifelong scarring, hopefully you are just playing out a fantasy and this potentially woeful idea was never put into practice.

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    • Sriracha
      May 21, 2020 at 9:32 am
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      I’d have assumed “anyone”
      I’d have assumed “anyone” would have referred to people, not cars, being hit by the pool noodles.
      Edit – my bad, just read the link. Amazingly, one carist said, “If we had drivers hitting cyclists the whole world would be up in arms”. Sadly, not true. But touch a car with your noodle, whoa!

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      • crazy-legs
        May 21, 2020 at 10:22 am
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        You’re right @Sriracha – no

        You’re right @Sriracha – no driver seems to care about a close pass on a cyclist but as soon as the cyclist lays a finger on the car, all hell breaks loose.

        You’d think that even if the driver didn’t give a flying fuck about cyclists, they’d at least not want to scratch their paintwork but apparently not?!

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    • jollygoodvelo
      May 21, 2020 at 10:38 am
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      brooksby wrote:

      “It does get pretty narrow on that section of the road,” he said. “I want to apologise to anyone we may have hit by accident.

      — brooksby

      I hadn’t realised quite how much damage a foam roller / pool noodle can clearly do to a two tonne motor vehicle… (?)

      However, doesn’t it sort of prove their point that the cyclists need more space?

      I clicked through to the article just to confirm my guess that they were, in fact, using pool noodles rather than foam rollers – which I thought would be a bit heavy and generally too short to achieve their aim anyway. 

      Now, and I say this as someone who owns the same number of bikes as cars, both of those numbers being more than my number of hands, I’d probably be a bit touchy if someone biffed my car with a pool noodle, although it wouldn’t do any more damage than I’ve done to them myself.

      But we complain about drivers shoving their way through spaces that aren’t big enough when there’s already a bike there, and if the riders are shoving through gaps which they’ve made their bike too big to pass through they’re doing exactly the same thing.

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  2. handlebarcam
    May 21, 2020 at 9:25 am
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    Why don’t The Royal Parks

    Why don’t The Royal Parks just simply live up to their archaic name and say, “We don’t want cyclists here because we think only plebs ride bikes. Any and all excuses to ban them will be taken.”

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    • Hirsute
      May 21, 2020 at 10:02 am
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      Of just say

      Of just say

      Feck Off Cyclist Scum

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    • eburtthebike
      May 21, 2020 at 10:20 am
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      Depressing reading; they

      Depressing reading; they might just as well have said what you suggested.

      Interesting that by far the biggest proportion of users was cyclists, and that they made unproven assumptions and used the all-to-familiar compressed photo technique so beloved of the car-centric msm as evidence.  They also frequently refered to cyclists not wearing helmets, when there is no law to mandate wearing.  No mention of any consultation with any cycling groups to see if some sort of compromise could be effected.

      All in all, a pretty poor set of excuses for banning cyclists, and they could have done much more to accommodate them safely.

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      • iandusud
        May 21, 2020 at 12:41 pm
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        I only hope that once things

        I only hope that once things get back to normal that cyclists will boycot the park and its cafes which under normal circumstances make a fortune from cyclists. 

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        • Hirsute
          May 21, 2020 at 1:28 pm
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          Presumably when things get

          Presumably when things get back to normal, vehicles will still be banned due to their pollution, speed, risk of accident  and accident outcome.

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  3. mdavidford
    May 21, 2020 at 9:51 am
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    More cycle-through takeaways,

    More cycle-through takeaways, but less wobbling along with the takeaway swinging from the handlebars!

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  4. CygnusX1
    May 21, 2020 at 10:30 am
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    Royal Parks wrote:

    Observers noted a group of seven sports cyclists closely grouped in a peloton travelling at 35mph overtake two probably  less experienced cyclists on shopping bikes with no safety helmets 

    — Royal Parks

    Chapeau to the tight peleton who managed to get up to 35mph whilst riding on shopper bikes and with no helmets to aid in aerodynamics!

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  5. Awavey
    May 21, 2020 at 10:32 am
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    Pelotan partnered with Drops
    Pelotan partnered with Drops Cycling last two years, and with Team Sky, EF Education last year

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  6. crazy-legs
    May 21, 2020 at 10:44 am
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    I do like the way that the

    I do like the way that the Parks Authority said that they need to find a medic “to support their comment”.

    Wouldn’t do to find a medic to tell them they’re talking shit!

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    • CygnusX1
      May 21, 2020 at 10:51 am
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      Also what the f*ck does a

      Also what the f*ck does a medic know about fluid dynamics, aerodynamics and turbulence?  

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      • Bentrider
        May 21, 2020 at 3:08 pm
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        Actually, we anaesthetists

        Actually, we anaesthetists know a fair bit, what with all the gas and pipes and stuff.

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        • CygnusX1
          May 21, 2020 at 3:14 pm
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          Good point. However the Royal

          Good point. However the Royal Parks were pondering asking “a medic”  not “a medic with a specialism that requires extensive knowledge of fluid dynamics…”

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    • David9694
      May 21, 2020 at 12:06 pm
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      I haven’t found the original

      I haven’t found the original source of this news, which I assume the FOI request is quoting?  
      Having been subjected to exhaust “plumes” for years, this is taking cycle superstition and fear to new heights! 

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    • Sriracha
      May 21, 2020 at 12:38 pm
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      There is next to no evidence
      There is next to no evidence that mere breathing expels droplets or aerosol of virus. If it does then singling out cyclists us bonkers – everybody breaths.

      Talking is when the spit starts coming out of your mouth, then coughing and sneezing. Pedestrians are far more likely to be jabbering, cyclists generally are not holding a conversation whilst they ride.

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    • Philh68
      May 21, 2020 at 10:52 pm
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      Talking shit, would that be

      Talking shit, would that be plumes of defacation?

      The next comment from them should be plumes of expiation.

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  7. Velophaart_95
    May 21, 2020 at 11:32 am
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    Motorists don’t want us on

    Motorists don’t want us on the roads, walkers/runners don’t seem to want us on shared use paths….Marvellous…..So where are we supposed to ride?

    Has there ever been talk of cycle only paths? Yes, there are plenty of ‘footpaths’ and not enough Bridleways/Byeways/Boats, which are all ‘shared use’.

    As the more I ride, I’m convinced we need ‘cycle only’ paths.

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    • hawkinspeter
      May 21, 2020 at 11:58 am
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      Velophaart_95 wrote:

      Motorists don’t want us on the roads, walkers/runners don’t seem to want us on shared use paths….Marvellous…..So where are we supposed to ride?

      Has there ever been talk of cycle only paths? Yes, there are plenty of ‘footpaths’ and not enough Bridleways/Byeways/Boats, which are all ‘shared use’.

      As the more I ride, I’m convinced we need ‘cycle only’ paths.

      — Velophaart_95

      Back in the day, it was cyclists that paid for decent tarmac roads and cars were just a twinkle in the inventors’ eyes.

      https://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2011/aug/15/cyclists-paved-way-for-roads

      Ideally, cyclists shouldn’t have to ride on pavements and roads are clearly well suited for wheeled vehicles. The question is whether we want continued congestion, pollution and out-of-shape people or do we want to encourage active travel?

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      • ktache
        May 21, 2020 at 1:07 pm
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        I think we all realise what

        I think we all realise what the Great British Driving Public really want, and that’s a return to congestion and pollution as quickly as possibly, and with a reduction of some capacity on public transport, maybe more congestion and pollution.

        Incidentally HP, why would divers have methods of breathing needed to minimise inhaling flies?  I’m pressuming high divers rather than deep sea?

        And why is it not known more about in the cycling world, we  tend to need to breath more heavily and for longer periods then high divers?  (not that we don’t all need to breath)

        I’ve been trying to do it recently, that and more breathing in through the nose, we do seem to have more flies and midges out and about at the moment compared to recent previous years.

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        • hawkinspeter
          May 21, 2020 at 2:33 pm
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          ktache wrote:

          Incidentally HP, why would divers have methods of breathing needed to minimise inhaling flies?  I’m pressuming high divers rather than deep sea?

          And why is it not known more about in the cycling world, we  tend to need to breath more heavily and for longer periods then high divers?  (not that we don’t all need to breath)

          I’ve been trying to do it recently, that and more breathing in through the nose, we do seem to have more flies and midges out and about at the moment compared to recent previous years.

          — ktache

          I was wondering if anyone would pick up on that. Yeah, divers don’t usually have to deal with lots of flies.

          It’s for SCUBA divers and snorkellers to avoid water splashing against the back of your throat which would make you cough etc which you don’t want to be doing under the water.

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  8. quiff
    May 21, 2020 at 12:03 pm
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    I assume a certain spin bike

    I assume a certain spin bike company will be sending an aggressive cease and desist letter to Pelotan shortly.

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  9. Bob's Bikes
    May 21, 2020 at 12:04 pm
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    With regard to Richmond parks

    With regard to Richmond parks stated reasons for banning cyclist their third point mentions high speeds yet they are the only park with an enforceable 20mph limit so………

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  10. leqin
    May 21, 2020 at 12:30 pm
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    If only I had known and

    If only I had known and realised that all through these past few weeks I have been killing poor innocent people and instead of just being a blke rider doing a super critical health job I am instead a mass murderer.

    I feel terrible – for two decades I’ve cycled the same route and been lucky if I get to kill just one person a year walking at the side of the road. At its height I killed nigh on 386 people in one evening during the 8 kilometres I cycled – that included most just walking along admiring their mobile phones because it was prettier than the amazing English countryside – plus the two teams playing rugby in a farmers fields – did I mention the two familys that had decided that they should go walk in the countryside and take a 80 year old grandmother along in her mobility chair and go down a road so littered with potholes its nigh on impossible to tell what is and what isn’t tarmac and instead of helping her out when it got stuck in 2 potholes they live blogged it instead and expected me to provide assistance sooner than put their phones in their pockets and do it themselves.

    I admit it – I am a horrible person and I breathed endless amounts of poisenous gas all over every single one of them….. but it gets worse…… I farted….. human feaces also contains Covid 19, so everytime I farted I caused yet another person to die in the most terrible agony…. and I know that I killed them because as soon as ther rain came they all disappeared so they must be dead.

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  11. No Sweat
    May 21, 2020 at 2:13 pm
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    I’m sure that I breath when I

    I’m sure that I breath when I drive, so I’m pretty sure that other drivers must be doing the same. I frequently smell cigarette smoke from cars being driven in front of me. By extension, if cyclists are producing plumes of exhalation (apparently loaded with deadly viral particles), then so must motorists.

    Perhaps, as a matter of urgency, motor vehicles need to be banned or at the very least hermetically sealed, to protect the public?

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    • eburtthebike
      May 21, 2020 at 3:48 pm
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      No Sweat wrote:

      Perhaps, as a matter of urgency, motor vehicles need to be banned or at the very least hermetically sealed, to protect the public?

      — No Sweat

      And the exhaust routed through the passenger compartment.

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  12. rayjay
    May 21, 2020 at 2:30 pm
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    I spoke to a nurse yesterday

    I spoke to a nurse yesterday she agreed with me that breathing of any sorts should be banned. It’s a time of deep crisis and the best way to solve this issue. 
     I think lockdown should stay in place until most of us are dead and the environment is free from all human interference.  I think it’s important to understand that us humans are of little importance compared to ants and a cat and some bear somewhere in the woods. What is left of us after this zombie apocalypse should all squeeze into tower blocks of small tiny apartments and work from a  lap top at home . We don’t need to go out and ruin all that beautiful scenery, that’s for  the natural wild life. No what we should do is interface with technology and live in a virtual world and watch Netflix. I mean that’s what life is all about and will be coming to you soon via the technocrats that run this planet,

    phils Everest was very good .  Nice one . 

     

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  13. CygnusX1
    May 21, 2020 at 3:03 pm
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    As I live within “plumes of

    As I live within “plumes of exhalation” distance of the A56 this is excellent news.

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  14. Bentrider
    May 21, 2020 at 3:05 pm
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    Here’s a medical opinion for

    Here’s a medical opinion for Richmond Parks…

    BULLSHIT!

    (Please excuse the use of technical medical terminology)

    Yours,

    Dr Bentrider MB ChB, FRCA (Retd.)

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  15. Bigfoz
    May 21, 2020 at 3:25 pm
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    2 things. The bit you

    2 things. The bit you reference quoting 5 miles is in the “getting around”, i.e. Transport, not sport / recereation section, and there’s no actual mention of any distance in the document. Under “Sport leiseure and cultural activities” it mentions unrestricted outdoor exercise adhereing to distancing measures in the local area. Again no mention of 5 miles. Where did you get your 5 mile figure from?

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  16. Bigfoz
    May 21, 2020 at 3:25 pm
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    2 things. The bit you

    2 things. The bit you reference quoting 5 miles is in the “getting around”, i.e. Transport, not sport / recereation section, and there’s no actual mention of any distance in the document. Under “Sport leiseure and cultural activities” it mentions unrestricted outdoor exercise adhereing to distancing measures in the local area. Again no mention of 5 miles. Where did you get your 5 mile figure from?

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  17. eburtthebike
    May 21, 2020 at 3:46 pm
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    Saltford; Have they mentioned

    Saltford; Have they mentioned whether the person responsible has received suitable words of instruction? Before they were taken out and shot? Seriously, anyone stupid enough to do that shouldn’t be in charge of anything more than emptying waste paper baskets.

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    • Hirsute
      May 21, 2020 at 4:03 pm
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      They were just protecting
      They were just protecting motorists from plumes.

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      • eburtthebike
        May 21, 2020 at 4:34 pm
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        hirsute wrote:

        They were just protecting motorists from plumes.

        — hirsute

        Of course!  Thank you.

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  18. Sriracha
    May 21, 2020 at 5:00 pm
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    “Pelotan was developed with
    “We know wight matters; our lightweight consistnacy…

    “Pelotan was developed with high instensity sports use in mind and has been tested to determine the porduct as water and sweat resistant.”

    According to its website Pelotan has been going since 2018. Call me old fashioned, but 2 years on and they can’t blow their own trumpet without sounding duff notes, I’m not filled with confidence.
    https://pelotan.cc/about-pelotan/

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    • mdavidford
      May 21, 2020 at 8:27 pm
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      Sriracha wrote:

      “We know wight matters; our lightweight consistnacy… “Pelotan was developed with high instensity sports use in mind and has been tested to determine the porduct as water and sweat resistant.” According to its website Pelotan has been going since 2018. Call me old fashioned, but 2 years on and they can’t blow their own trumpet without sounding duff notes, I’m not filled with confidence. https://pelotan.cc/about-pelotan/

      — Sriracha

      Presumably they intended  to just call themselves ‘Peloton’…

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  19. Oldfatgit
    May 21, 2020 at 6:04 pm
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    Just seen the routemap from

    Just seen the routemap from Scottish Government …

    First time I’ve seen a distance – 5 miles – mentioned.
    And is that 5 miles in total?
    Radius from home?
    Diameter from home?

    The 5 mile limit (?) is only mentioned in Phase 1; it is not lifted or mentioned in Phase 2 – 5 (while driving becomes available outside of local area for lesiure and exercise.

    Is this document legally binding?

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    • Oldfatgit
      May 22, 2020 at 7:58 am
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      Page 41 – cycling is

      Page 41 – cycling is unrestricted

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    • Oldfatgit
      May 22, 2020 at 8:02 am
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      Page 41 states cycling is

      Page 41 states cycling is unrestricted

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  20. Rome73
    May 22, 2020 at 7:54 am
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    Ugh – that McDonalds Q is sad

    Ugh – that McDonalds Q is sad. 

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  21. Oldfatgit
    May 22, 2020 at 8:00 am
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    Can’t reply to my original

    Can’t reply to my original post as getting some Ajax error (what ever that is).

    Page 41 of the document states that cycling is unrestricted.

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Ad Hynkel 2 hours ago

A bit late to this article but I can sadly confirm what they found, since my daughter started riding out more on her own in the last year. The amount of comments shouted at her on most solo rides is thoroughly depressing. And it is all men/boys. I am glad it doesn't stop her going out, but what goes through their brains to think it is OK to harass her? It's beyond me, but I guess some of us seem revel in our ignorance.

in: Abuse and harassment continuing to deter women from cycling, as campaigners launch new “safety audit”
tomlew 4 hours ago

@Mr Blackbird I read "Netherlands" first. But then I realized a hole in the road eliminated that possibility. The bastards seem to repair them before they appear!

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tomlew 4 hours ago

@Bungle_52 And obviously the cyclist was obstructing the lorry's movement. Do you realize how much CO2 it takes to re-accelerate that lorry?!

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1khannon 12 hours ago

Believe it or not, Raleigh was a major cultural icon in the USA also - at least for serious cyclists of my age. My first geared bike was a Robin Hood three-speed. I longed for a Chopper, but it was never to be. Then, in 1970, my father bought himself a Raleigh Gran Sports. It was third in line of the racing bikes in the US catalog. Luckily for me, my father discovered that he was afraid of cars. So in 1974, when I was 13, he gave that bike to me. I became obsessed. It had 531 tubing. It was chrome. I was in love. I eventually ended up road racing from the late 1978-1982. Then I moved to NYC to be a junior "executive" (a YUPPIE). I left that bike with my parents in the suburbs where it would be safe and bought a series of NYC-safe bikes - two of which were stolen. That bike had legs. I eventually started riding it again in the 2000s once I was in the suburbs. Eventually it sat and rusted. Finally in 2017 I started a restoration project to resurrect it into a city bike. It took two years to complete. That bike is still with me today. My faithful Raleigh. When I ride it, I am in love.

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Smoggysteve 14 hours ago

@Rendel Harris I watched him at the world champs in Glasgow and he was never going to win but he still kept going around waving to fans and has always been a top pro who appreciates the fans.

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chrisonabike 19 hours ago

Absolutely. And cycle ball (Radball). One for fixie fans. Oh, sorry, that should be on cycleball.cc ...

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kevgravelkev 19 hours ago

Nowt wrong with quick release axles. Squishy 2.4" tyres, factory built under-tensioned wheels will flex well before a properly set up QR.

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ktache 20 hours ago

If we're asking bicycle ballet has always impressed me. Skills!

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60somethingcyclist 20 hours ago

Having experienced the near lunatic kind of driving that Italy has I think he'd be better off regulating cars. I would be surprised if there wasn't some way of over-ruling this measure, either through the local council or the regional government.

in: “I know what it’s like to be hit by one of these beasts”: Italian mayor bans bikes in city centre after cyclist struck him
Terry Hutt 21 hours ago

@Rendel Harris bicyclepolo.cc please

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