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I’m just curious what everyone's thoughts are on riding during the pandemic. My main worry is that I don’t want to crash and put more pressure on hospitals and doctors, and, selfishly, if I get hurt it seems I won’t be able to get it fixed for a while: “On Friday, the American College of Surgeons recommended that every hospital, health system and surgeon in the country review the necessity of each elective procedure they have scheduled. “Time is of the essence,” the guidance said. Surgeries that have been postponed so far include hip and knee replacements, A.C.L. reconstruction and pediatric apnea surgery.”Story here.
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...on the street. No change for me.
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There's a fine line between balancing the mental and physical health benefits of riding, with blatant disregard to the situation.
Motorcycle riding is a hobby and privilege only, not a right. These are unprecedented times the world over; the general consensus is that the medical system is on the brink of, if not already, buckling under the pressure (with exceptions in some areas), but yet people insist on still putting themselves at risk voluntarily.
I would think trail riding is a good, low risk compromise for the time being, but all of the advise is to stay home unless necessary.
Put yourselves in the shoes of a stressed, over-worked medic, who then has to deal with a motorcycle injury (serious or otherwise,) that was completely avoidable.
I'm not usually one to plaster opinions, especially given I'm far from an expert on the matter, but this seems like a common sense thing?
all tracks are closed and im not completely healed yet so no tracks for me until may. just doing drills and all kinds of whoolies for now. I need to get a backhoe/bobcat for a week to build some sweet jumps on my farm. jumping is my kryptonite. great bike control but no jumps to practice beyond my 50ft comfort zone.
deff done want to go to hospital now and catch the general tso fever
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Everyone has to do what they think is best and it can differ a bunch from state to state. Outdoor activity is allowed here per the Governor.
I mountain bike as well and run outside. Both are risky. All that said if we were in an area where the virus is keeping the hospitals busy, we wouldn't go.
This whole thing sucks! I worry about the virus and the people who are vulnerable, But I also worry about the damage this is doing to our economy. If it goes too much longer, I'm afraid some of the damage will be permanent.
I hope and pray they find a vaccine and treatments.
The tracks are all closed but the trails aren't closed in Michigan yet but I don't want to risk it.
It isn't the riding part that's bad its going to get gas, going to the grocery store to get snacks, stopping to get trail permits and everything else that goes along with it.
People in my family have medical conditions and are older. I can wait a few weeks to ride for them.
Hospitals here are slower than normal (because all elective procedures are cancelled, and the government is telling everyone to not go to the doctor...in fact healthcare workers are being furloughed right now around here...for now.)
If Utah starts getting more cases...which will increase the likelihood I'll unknowingly get it and transfer it to someone else, and will increase the strain on the local hospitals...I'll probably change how often I ride. .
California just closed all parks, including OHV parks. I understand people at Ocotillo Wells got fines yesterday. That's BS if you go out there with one friend and stay away from people.
As an avid mountain biker, I would like to say that if you weren't riding before this, don't start now. We don't want bandwagon riders ruining it for the ones who do this on a routine basis. I'm kidding..... but kinda not.
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