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Covid-19, Cycling Masks, and CCFs
Covid-19, Cycling Masks, and CCFs
This whole mess seems to be getting people out onto their bicycles because it's one of the only approved outdoor activities. In my neighborhood people are digging their bicycles out of their garages and sheds and getting them in ride able condition. It's become harder to buy bicycle parts and accessories with so many stores closed, though bicycle shops are legally allowed to do repairs as well as sell the necessary parts for repairs, and apparently accessories since one friend was able to buy a new helmet at Palo Alto Bicycles. Nashbar/Performance is still shipping, and you can still order stuff online from Amazon, eBay, and Aliexpress. I've taken the opportunity to get my whole fleet into shape, doing maintenance that's been put off for a while. Also I've lent out a bicycle to a friend of mine whose spousal unit didn't have one. With gyms and health clubs closed people are turning to cycling. On Nextdoor there are complaints about cyclists passing pedestrians with less than six feet of clearance, with demands that the City pass a law requiring cyclists to wear masks. But the reality is that cycling imposes natural social distancing, with less of need for masks than for pedestrians, though everyone should really be wearing a mask outside no matter what. The MUPs are too crowded with people, this is the ideal time to ride on roads that are normally busy but are now nearly empty. Many people aren't prepared for night riding. I've been giving away more City bicycle lights though they are strictly "being seen lights" and I advise people that to ride at night they really need a better front light. On Amazon I saw a CCF that solves the eternal problem of being able to shine straight ahead as well as up to see street signs and low-hanging branches and down to see the road surface, all at the same time. Charges via USB, presumably Micro-USB. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W3THXQM. Pair that with a handlebar bracket and you're set for under $20. One review on Amazon states: "Nothing on the market like this flashlight. I own 3 of them. My bike riding buddy & I mount ours (w/ GoPro mounts) to our bike helmets. You can rotate the smaller two lights independently 180°. There are 3 settings: soft, bright & flashing. One of the best features is that you can focus the powerful main beam for wide view or a narrow, bright beam. It's rechargeable and lightweight. We love these flashlights / bike headlamps." Oddly, no one is buying dynamo wheels and lights! All of my bicycles with Shimano DI2 are now working fine, I've had no breakage issues with any of my carbon-fiber bicycles, none of my tubeless tires have had a puncture, and all of my CO2 cartridges are full. |
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Covid-19, Cycling Masks, and CCFs
On Sun, 5 Apr 2020 08:50:06 -0700, sms
wrote: On Nextdoor there are complaints about cyclists passing pedestrians with less than six feet of clearance, with demands that the City pass a law requiring cyclists to wear masks. But the reality is that cycling imposes natural social distancing, with less of need for masks than for pedestrians, though everyone should really be wearing a mask outside no matter what. The MUPs are too crowded with people, this is the ideal time to ride on roads that are normally busy but are now nearly empty. Yep, the MUPs around here are full- you'd have to well ride off into the grass to give six feet clearance (since most of the trails are only 6 feet wide, some even less), so best to stay off them altogether. The runners and pedestrians are not giving six feet to each other, at least in the afternoons when the crowds are out. In Minneapolis they are closing some of the parkways next to the MUPs along the river and lakes to give people more room to spread out, no cars to contend with at all. As you point out, traffic volumes are down and roads are more accessible than possibly ever as a result. |
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