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And in the meantime you can pass on the gift to other people because you are not a pu55y. Well done on being so brave. Forget about the government (and the some of the stupid covid rules) and the WHO - there is more than enough evidence to suggest it is a good idea for everone to cover their faces in public. You do not have to give a**** at all for other people because the age of civility is gone.

I am totally with you Chris! I was very much against all the panic farming around virus, but exactly two weeks ago a close friend died after battling this thing for a week in ICU and last week a second - much younger friend followed - changes the perspective somewhat and made me resolute to do my best to not pick this thing up now. I think keeping with a few simple rules like the masks/washing hands/cleaning surfaces and screening temps (at work) is the minimum we can do. I am an essential business and we set up most employees at home - but about 18 of them has to come in and I feel very safe with all that because EVERYONE is being as safe as possible. Obviously we will all get the bug over the coming years - but now (or the next few months) is not a good time. The economy HAS to open up - this gov cannot look after people inany case. Sorry about all the typos - my spectacles are hiding somewhere

I did not see a single person pull up their masks - no one that passed me within a meter did so either - most cyclist/runners/walkers had masks around their necks - I saw runners put them on as I approach - but no cyclists did - as in none - at all. Anyone doing the atlantic road from sea point to hout bay will attest to that.There were several bunches of cyclist riding abreast and chatting - all with the masks around their necks - which helps nothing

No - material/surgical masks wil not to protect you if worn casually - thats what you will need a n95 with all the rigmaroll around handling. BUT THAT IS NOT THE POINT - it is proven beyound doubt that a material mask does reduce the distribution of droplets & aerosol FROM you to others SIGNIFICANTLY. But carry on - its too much to ask you to keep others in mind - they can mos stay at home as you say. It is actually law to wear one - but I suppose with all the other stupid senseless rules going about - you can also ignore this one?

I am also over the fear mongering and want to be out there cycling - but - NO- you can help curb transmissions by covering you mouth and nose - and everyone around you is not in the safe zone - it is not a big ask or is it? I do not want to get this damn thing now because it will ruin my business and more than 30 people's food on the table - plus I am in the age group that gets hit the most. BUT I have had enough about sitting at home running down my immune system - so would like to cucle - but it seems it is impossible for people to do the safer thing? Like you say everyone gives a toss because they are fit and healthy - good luck then...

yip - it could even be lower - were you out there? I lost count somewhere in the 50's and only 2 (excluding me) had their masks on. 4% is not really relevent - what is - is that almost no one covered their faces...but we can argue the 4% if that makes you feel good

*asking for a friend* Why cycle in packs where not a single person has a masked on? This morning a group of 4 guys passed me near Camps Bay - none with any form of covering their nose/mouth and the leader coughing his lungs out over everyone- me included. Is it too much to ask? I counted mask wearers after this incicdent - less than 4% had their faces covered. It sort of makes it hard for those of us in the "danger" age group (50->) to be out cycling - just because of the majority of cycling community beig utterly selfish. And if you think you cannot get it or that you are so much better than anyone else - good luck - no one knows! I lost 2 friends in as many weeks - the one just older than 40 with no co-morbidities. But even if you are a super human - why would you willingly want to put others at risk?

I Attached jpeg of Windguru when I replied - DONT SEE 55 WITH 7O GUSTS FOR TODAY AT ALL?

Sunday will be worse - by about 25 -30%

I smoked heavily for about 28 years, and then on and off for 10 years, but finally stopped after suffering a stroke. This is probably the longest I have been without a ciggi since I was 12 or 13. I did enjoy a cigar or strong cigarette, and often smoked menthol ones to - but I must admit, after the craving is gone and the "what do I do with my one hand at a party / bar" is resolved, you will thank yourself. I do miss the smokers corners though, they have better jokes and seem to friendlier peeps But seriously - stop! - stopping it is worth more to you and your loved ones than winning the lottery and you are the one calling the numbers:) I keep reminding myself that I started smoking because of childishness and a need to look cool and handsome and don't need that any more:)

Watch Kwêla Wednesday 4 May @ 20H00 DSTV Channel 144

HEY ! Even I had a helmet on - even though I had to cut it up and gaffer tape it so fit

The owner is Wesley Hatakeyama (hope I spelled it right!) He is the guy that organizes Eroica Californa.

on route

Luciano Berruti with his 1907 Bicycle.