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
SUMMARY
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.
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!
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.
Free ‘Epic Climbs’ backgrounds for Zoom
Bookcases are passé.
Passes are the new bookcases.
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
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.
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.”
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
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
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
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.
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”.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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@robgodd The poor guy himself suffered a traumatic brain injury and his skull was so badly shattered a significant portion of it had to be removed - do me a favour, have a look around cycling helmet manufacturers and see if any of them claim the foam hats they produce will protect against or even mitigate that level of injury. I'll wait if you like, but I can save us both the time and tell you what you'll find: none of them. Not a single one of them will. Because they don't, and they *can't* based on simple physics. Once the point of failure in a material is reached all(or as near as makes no odds) of the additional force beyond that necessary threshhold transfers through to the object beneath. Since bicycle helmets are rated for forces roughly equivalent to being dropped straight down from a stationary start 1.5m above a hard surface. Now, I'm not an expert in vehicle crash investigation, but I'm *fairly* sure that any impact or series of impacts powerful enough to render a quarder of your skull into gravel, put you in a weeks-long coma, give you massive amnesia, and leave you with ongoing symptoms of traumatic brain injury are a little bit, a teeny-weeny amount, a little smidgeon-widgeon more than what bike helmets are rated for. That's why none of the companies that make them claim they will help in such circumstances: because they know it would be a lie, and that unlike uninformed punters, carbrained journalists, or "medical professionals" who think wearing a helmet would save you from a broken arm(an actual scenario encountered by a mate, who's nurse at the A&E tutted and harrumphed her way through his whole treatment due to his lack of helmet despite his bonce having come through *being hit by a car* - another scenario bike helmets are worthless in - completely unscathed), the lawyers for those companies know their business and understand that if you lie in advertising you will get sued into the ground.
The Battle of Ypres April 1915. The German infantry division advanced using das Brumptstadt Fahrarden. The slow speed kept them behind the cloud of chlorine gas as it drifted towards the Commonwealth trenches. The offensive cleaved a two mile gap in the Western Front. The use of cycles was copied by the Japanese as they invaded Singapore and Burmah. By then war technology had embraced wider low pressure tyres, carbon frames and hydration gels. The German forces decided not to incorporate cycling as part of Operation Session, as bike theft in London and the South East was rife and would have caused huge casualties. Ironically superior advancement of tyre technology led to a British victory at El Alamein. This technology played a key part in the US Marines victory at Iwo Jima.
The appropriate response to Google pissing on your cereal is not a fancy new sugar that removes the taste of urine. Stop using Google products where you can. Firefox browser and DuckDuckGo search engine have had noticeable upticks in market share by explicitly NOT pushing AI.
my thoughts exactly...I wonder how that approach is working, with motor vehicle drivers...🤔
I do not wish to diminish the personal tragedy, but one never hear calls for pedestrians or even hikers to wear clothing with integrated lightening rods.
RE Andy Burnam / Heidi Alexander - this is the best thing in many ways - set an example (even if currently it leads to lots of online name-calling). And imagine some of the political alternatives! The folks in the apparently second-placed party seem incredibly unlikely to be doing so. And even the current "new Greens" seem less interested in ... y'know, environmental things. OTOH I wish Heidi could be bolder. And I fear that like anyone ambitious enough to get to the top (exception B Johnson - well, I guess there was the Corbyn bicycle...) Burnam will be trimming his transport policy sails to fit the wind (should that be "bunker-fuel-burning engines"?)
@mattsccm Bull bars aren't banned, they just have to conform to regulations so they are deformable or have plates that allow crumple give on contact, rather than rigid steel bars that can smash into pedestrians and cyclists with no give at all, catch them and drag them under the wheels. If you think that's a problem, do one. Why should who is responsible for a collision remove the responsibility of people driving a tonne of machinery on the road from having safety features to at least mitigate some of the effects of a collision?
I'd be willing to bet that's lazy use of stock photography rather than deliberate misinformation, but the result is still the same.
@smallbeer You obviously don't realise how many bulls there are wandering around Chelsea, in and out of the china shops, that he needs to protect his Range Rover from.
I agree, it's bloody 'elf and safety overreach, can't help some people, I put some meat, sorry, neat decoration on the front of mine and the polis were round poking their noses in like that (mind you, that was a mistake...) (etc)
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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?
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.
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.
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!
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?!
brooksby wrote:
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.
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.”
Of just say
Of just say
Feck Off Cyclist Scum
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.
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.
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.
More cycle-through takeaways,
More cycle-through takeaways, but less wobbling along with the takeaway swinging from the handlebars!
Royal Parks wrote:
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!
Pelotan partnered with Drops
Pelotan partnered with Drops Cycling last two years, and with Team Sky, EF Education last year
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!
Also what the f*ck does a
Also what the f*ck does a medic know about fluid dynamics, aerodynamics and turbulence?
Actually, we anaesthetists
Actually, we anaesthetists know a fair bit, what with all the gas and pipes and stuff.
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…”
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!
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.
Talking shit, would that be
Talking shit, would that be plumes of defacation?
The next comment from them should be plumes of expiation.
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.
Velophaart_95 wrote:
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?
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.
ktache wrote:
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.
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.
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………
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.
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?
No Sweat wrote:
And the exhaust routed through the passenger compartment.
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 .
As I live within “plumes of
As I live within “plumes of exhalation” distance of the A56 this is excellent news.
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.)
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?
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?
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.
They were just protecting
They were just protecting motorists from plumes.
hirsute wrote:
Of course! Thank you.
“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/
Sriracha wrote:
Presumably they intended to just call themselves ‘Peloton’…
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?
Page 41 – cycling is
Page 41 – cycling is unrestricted
Page 41 states cycling is
Page 41 states cycling is unrestricted
Ugh – that McDonalds Q is sad
Ugh – that McDonalds Q is sad.
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.