DNV has a roadblock on Indian River. No MTBs, local traffic only.
North Shore Trail Riding Etiquette and Behavior in a Global Pandemic
Came thru headwaters on way back from gravel ride. Dempsey and Lynn Valley road around EOL was a shitshow. Cars parked for miles.
nice post
Tashi, move to the head of the class! 😁👍
Thanks Jaums. Very well summarized.
My fave response to the Dutch study.
Exelent explanation of virus transmission Tashi.
My theory. People become infected with no symptoms. Then they hang out with close friends having no clue they are transferring the virus to a whole new group of people. How else did over 1000 BC residents get infected?
Why is Park Royal parking lot full of cars? Are they shopping for essential goods?
I go grocery shopping and watch people touch every item and then put them back. Door handles are exelent source of human contact.
Ignorance spreads the virus thus I appreciate Tashis information and oppinion.
Ride with a buddy? That's a huge risk.
Shopping for anything but essential goods. ? Why?
My advise, Ride solo , Ride with family but only if you all live in the same house.
From what I have read and I'm no expert, talking to friends at a close distance is probably the primary cause of virus infection.
I still see small groups of friends all over the place happily chatting with no concerns about distance.
I assume most people are acting responsible. Some are not.
I personally stopped working as my client does not take the pandemic seriously.
I am riding solo .
I shop for sustenance not material stuff.
This pandemic is with us at least till June. I will be extra cautious verses getting upset that some people are blowing this out of proportion.
Just saw a woman hit the walk button with her bare hand at an intersection. Why not use the elbow or sleeve?
Posted by: Stuminator
Just saw a woman hit the walk button with her bare hand at an intersection. Why not use the elbow or sleeve?
Gross!
Posted by: D_C_
Posted by: Stuminator
Just saw a woman hit the walk button with her bare hand at an intersection. Why not use the elbow or sleeve?
Gross!
Posted by: Stuminator
Just saw a woman hit the walk button with her bare hand at an intersection. Why not use the elbow or sleeve?
Or, not at all, at some busy intersections. https://www.nsnews.com/news/north-shore-municipalities-turn-off-beg-buttons-for-pandemic-1.24114165
Posted by: D_C_
Posted by: Stuminator
Just saw a woman hit the walk button with her bare hand at an intersection. Why not use the elbow or sleeve?
Gross!
Some people just might be acting on reflex if they're not 'in the momment'... or just don't care.
Things have evolved over on Cypress. Originally BC Parks closed Cypress Bowl Road at Chippendale to all cyclists. Then it was opened to road bikes only. Later it was opened to mtn bikers as well. The closures are strictly BC Parks. DWV has closed some parking lots and playgrounds, but parks and trails remain open. Apparently District rangers are enforcing social distancing by going around with 6 foot pool noodles!!!
Considering that almost all the mtb trails are on District or private land, I don't understand why BC Parks would discriminate against fat tires, but that seems to be behind us now. Policies have evolved. Regardless of your ride you can pedal up Cypress and enjoy the outdoors.
If you want to keep access up Cypress, you can send them quick thank you here.
Posted by: syncro
It wasn't too bad, but climbing up from riverside I noticed a lot of people coming down had no clue about good trail etiquette and yielding right of way to the person going uphill - hikers and bikers.
I hit my limit last week while riding Bridal Path. Group of 5 or 6 mid-20s males, riding too close together for appropriate physical distancing. I was climbing out of one of the creek crossings, holding a line slightly to my right of center. The whole parade of guys were barrelliing straight down the centre of the trail, pretty much assuming that I should move aside for them. Instead, I held my line - lead rider said "WHOA" and veered to his right to avoid collision and I yelled out "don't forget, climbers have right of way".
fukwits.
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Posted by: AlanB
Things have evolved over on Cypress. Originally BC Parks closed Cypress Bowl Road at Chippendale to all cyclists. Then it was opened to road bikes only. Later it was opened to mtn bikers as well. The closures are strictly BC Parks. DWV has closed some parking lots and playgrounds, but parks and trails remain open. Apparently District rangers are enforcing social distancing by going around with 6 foot pool noodles!!!
Considering that almost all the mtb trails are on District or private land, I don't understand why BC Parks would discriminate against fat tires, but that seems to be behind us now. Policies have evolved. Regardless of your ride you can pedal up Cypress and enjoy the outdoors.
If you want to keep access up Cypress, you can send them quick thank you here.
I rode my bike up Seymour on Friday afternoon. Checked in with the "official" at the gatehouse (he wasn't wearing a BC Parks uniform) to make sure I was ok and he looked at my road bike and said "Yeah, you're good to go as there's no way you'll be taking that bike down the trails"...he wasn't letting another biker through on his mountain bike though!
I did notice "no entry" signs at the start of Corkscrew but there weren't any at the start of Pinch Flat Alley so access to Cabin/TNT is still good to go if you can get heli-dropped there ;-)
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