Are bike thieves targeting doctors and teachers?; Chinese media reports theory US military cyclist who came to Wuhan was “patient zero”; Threat to close Royal Parks to cyclists if rules aren’t respected; Belgian pro’s 369km Zwift session + more
British Cycling sharing an activity for the kids each day
The first one’s later this morning.
Starting tomorrow, we’ll be sharing a free @HSBC_UK #ReadySetRide 🚴♂️ game and activity every day at 11:00 in an aim to help you keep the kids active during #SchoolClosureUK 👍
Perfect for indoor play or in the garden! 🕺
Find out more here 👉 https://t.co/pzubSBQyOv pic.twitter.com/DFdJZQBjiD
— British Cycling (@BritishCycling) March 25, 2020
Threat to close Royal Parks to cyclists if rules aren't respected
Cyclists, please:
▶️ Stay 2m+ away from others
▶️ Stick to designated cycle routes
▶️ Respect the speed limit and other park users
▶️ Don’t race or spit
These are rules, not requests. Work together or we will have to close the parks to cyclists. #CoronavirusLockdownUK
— The Royal Parks (@theroyalparks) March 26, 2020
They’ve given similar advice to joggers (albeit without the threat).
All the same, the message has had a mixed response.
Some have pointed out that rat-running motorists in Regent’s Park aren’t helping matters.
It’s very hard when you are pinned against the kerb by rat runners – just shut the gates. This is a national emergency. https://t.co/8gaeN5yasF
— The Dynaslow 🚴♂️🐈👨👩👧 (@TheDynaslow) March 26, 2020
How much distance should you leave to the cyclist ahead in a time of pandemic?
How to cycle responsibly in a time of pandemic
At the weekend, Richmond Park Cyclists urged people to ride alone or risk being banned after images showed cyclists queueing at one of the refreshment kiosks.
Rules on social distancing were widely ignored by many visitors – not just cyclists – resulting in motor vehicles being banned from three Royal Parks and the closure of a number of cafés and kiosks.
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Laurens De Vreese fails to eat enough sandwiches during 369km Zwift session
Last week on the live blog, we reported how Belgian riders Oliver Naesen (AG2R La Mondiale) and Maxim Pirard had gone for a quick 365km spin.
Inspired by this, Astana’s Laurens De Vreese has posted a ride to Strava he’s tagged as the #OliverNaesenChallenge
De Vreese did 369km. Even more strikingly, he did it on a turbo trainer.
Someone really should point out to him that you can choose to ride different courses on Zwift. (Or maybe he’s just pacing himself in the expectation that he’ll eventually ride all of them in the coming weeks and months.)
Posting about the feat on Twitter, the UCI reckoned De Vreese sustained himself with four sandwiches.
🗺️370km
🕐11 hours
💦7698 calories
🥪4 sandwichesThose are the stats for @AstanaTeam rider @LaurensDeVreese mighty indoor ride on his @tacx trainer! 🥵 #CyclingUnited pic.twitter.com/gyeD1fwm6r
— UCI (@UCI_cycling) March 26, 2020
We don’t know about you, but we’d eat four sandwiches in 11 hours without even going near a turbo trainer.
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@MaxiMinimalist Agreed. The big problem I see now is today's parents grew up being driven to their schools, and therefore, see private motor vehicles as the only viable form of transport. The vast majority of UK infant and primary schools have a catchment area that is within easy walking distance from home to school. Yet, the traffic caused by pupils being driven to/from school is astonishing. Banishing the "School Run" should be a priority for all schools.
When I was a kid (that was during the previous millenium when phones were connected to a plug in the wall), I rode my bicycle to school, music academy, sport grounds, parties even during the winter. The government didn't have to spend, correct that, didn't have to think of spending massive amounts of money to build cycling specific infrastructures. Over the past 3 or 4 decades, cars have grown bigger, taller, safer (for their drivers) and faster. Meanwhile, motorists have become abusive, aggressive, hypersensitive to people moving on two wheels, aka cyclists. Spending billions upon billions on new infrastructure won't address the crux of the matter. Sadly.
Obree had some actual talent in his legs though, in addition to his bike/aero engineering talent.
Малко като опит за доказване е излязло... Никой няма нужда от толкова голям въртящ момент и мощност на шосеен велосипед с тънки гуми, които дори трудно ще предават тази мощност върху пътя. А ако има и ограничение от 25 км/час е още по-безмислено.
Not sure how informative that is. I imagine for all most of us know it could be Europe's only 'volumetric modular building'. 🤷♂️
Yes, but they're copying the adults of today...
Indeed - but alas I think this is an effective argument for very few folks indeed. As for push-back, what else could we expect *? I think there are ways of selling this but we're far more likely to see headlines about the problems, while the successes are relegated to footnotes, because at that point it just works and there's nothing to see... * Given that this time there aren't politicians being persuaded to overlook thousands of deaths and the demolition of property by the billions from the motoring trades (and the excitement of being able to drive out with the bright things for a party at a roadhouse). Nor are we as tolerant of "accidents". (And noting that publicity about the cases of a handful of people killed by cyclists continues to reach the media; deaths related to motor vehicles not so much).
That rather ignores that the children of today are the adults of tomorrow.
@belugabob Arguably it's easier this way - we don't actually need to do anything to the streets except stop drivers driving down every scrap of tarmac. Where I live, a few well-placed bollards would make walking/cycling/scooting the quicker option and safer, while maintaining 100% vehicular access - just not allowing through routes in every direction.
Sweet dreams from Bike@bedtime! Thank you for featuring this classic beaut.
14 thoughts on “Are bike thieves targeting doctors and teachers?; Chinese media reports theory US military cyclist who came to Wuhan was “patient zero”; Threat to close Royal Parks to cyclists if rules aren’t respected; Belgian pro’s 369km Zwift session + more”
I initially read that as De
I initially read that as De Vreese had consumed 7698 calories in his 4 sandwiches.
Those would be some sandwiches.
I’d struggle to get it in a
I’d struggle to get it in a jersey pocket…
“Pendyffryn Caravan Park in
“Pendyffryn Caravan Park in Dwygyfylchi, near Penmaenmawr.”
Sad tragic accident, but Wales, Go Home, You’re Drunk.
Richard_pics wrote:
Sad tragic accident, but Wales, Go Home, You’re Drunk.
— Richard_picsFuck off.
And when you’ve done that you can fuck off again.
Easily acheived with lard
Easily acheived with lard sandwiches and extra spam/ cornbeef to hold in the goo.
Re a TdF without spectators,
Re a TdF without spectators, I’m sure the cities and towns that pay shedloads of money to have the race come through their areas might want a refund, but otherwise I can see the attraction.
lesterama wrote:
In the past I have needed a plumber, a doctor, a motor mechanic, even a builder. I have never needed a professional sportsman, let’s keep this in perspective.
Golgafrincham Ark B, I’m
Golgafrincham Ark B, I’m afraid.
HipLok have tweeted an offer
HipLok have tweeted an offer of one of their big locks for securing whater ICU Doctor Dan’s bike is next.
Bike theives are very much scum, and they are going to have to unfortuantely up their game when so few bikes are being locked up at train stations and in shopping centres.
No 80% income for criminals or those on the black market.
The picture of the doctor’s
The picture of the doctor’s lock is a bit ‘concerning’ I.e. that ain’t no lock it’s a rubber band to a thief. Even I could break that.
Yeah, I agree, but he had
Yeah, I agree, but he had locked it ‘[in] the locked staff compound’, so not outside his local Tesco.
easy to be wise after the event etc etc and let’s hope someone sorts the good doctor out with a nice new bike. NHS staff are undertaking the worst risks imaginable on a daily basis, often without the correct PPE, and require our ongoing support.
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regarding the eBike battery
regarding the eBike battery ‘explosion’ any more detail? Like, who manufactured the battery?
I have been managing / maintaining fleets of eBikes for years. We only ever use Bosch batteries and motors and I have never heard of a battery exploding.
I don’t want to make assumptions but would this exploding battery be from a ‘internet eBike’ I wonder?
When buying an eBike the single most expensive component is the battery. If it isn’t then I wouldn’t buy it.
From the Shropshire Star-
From the Shropshire Star-
“An inquest in Ruthin heard how the couple were keen cyclists and bought electric bikes from Powabykes in Kingswinford in 2014.”