ChrisF Posted September 16, 2020 Posted September 16, 2020 Cannot tell you how many times I have checked brakes for rubbing etc since lock down has ended... After months off regular bikes, and about 800km on the ebike I commuted to work with the HT .... I litterally got off the bike and spun the wheels to check what is wrong .... Once going it is fine, but the ebike allows you to pull away at reasonably high gears, so I had gotton lazy in downshifting when stopping ... WOW !! best to downshift a normal bike before stopping ...
Pure Savage Posted September 17, 2020 Posted September 17, 2020 Everywhere except the downhills... then W=mg applies, where m is greater after lockdown than before.Even the down hills :/
Lou Zealand Posted February 24, 2021 Posted February 24, 2021 Some chatter on social media concerning a runner who was arrested in Durbs for running without a mask. My understanding was that anyone undertaking 'strenuous' exercise was exempt from wearing a mask. Anyone know what is the current (legal) standing regarding masks and exercise? I note on my weekend rides in the Cradle, mask wearing cyclists are about as rare as an honest ANC politician...
jimmycool Posted February 24, 2021 Posted February 24, 2021 Some chatter on social media concerning a runner who was arrested in Durbs for running without a mask. My understanding was that anyone undertaking 'strenuous' exercise was exempt from wearing a mask. Anyone know what is the current (legal) standing regarding masks and exercise? I note on my weekend rides in the Cradle, mask wearing cyclists are about as rare as an honest ANC politician...I was also wondering about this.
Bundu Ric Posted February 24, 2021 Posted February 24, 2021 My understanding is you can exercise with the mask, but you should have a mask with you to put on if you are stopped, as an example by a police officer or where you will encounter other people where you cant keep the required social distance. Some chatter on social media concerning a runner who was arrested in Durbs for running without a mask. My understanding was that anyone undertaking 'strenuous' exercise was exempt from wearing a mask. Anyone know what is the current (legal) standing regarding masks and exercise? I note on my weekend rides in the Cradle, mask wearing cyclists are about as rare as an honest ANC politician...
Vetplant Posted February 24, 2021 Posted February 24, 2021 My understanding is you can exercise with the mask, but you should have a mask with you to put on if you are stopped, as an example by a police officer or where you will encounter other people where you cant keep the required social distance.Yep, it is a tough one to negotiate out of... You wouldn't have needed the mask if the cop hadn't stopped you. Best to at least carry one with you in a back pocket when going out. I'd like to see some detailed reporting on this event if indeed it happened. A huge media spotlight could sort out all this uncertainty around exercising currently.
bertusras Posted February 24, 2021 Posted February 24, 2021 Yep, it is a tough one to negotiate out of... You wouldn't have needed the mask if the cop hadn't stopped you. Best to at least carry one with you in a back pocket when going out. I'd like to see some detailed reporting on this event if indeed it happened. A huge media spotlight could sort out all this uncertainty around exercising currently. But doesn't come this back to that official at that funeral who didn't wear her mask? Wasn't the argument put forward that if you don't have a mask you can't actually comply with the lawful instruction. It's only if you have a mask and refuse to put it on where you can be criminally charged? Explaining that to a police officer probably won't help your cause though. Edit: Nevermind, Govt doing what Govt does best.
Lou Zealand Posted February 24, 2021 Posted February 24, 2021 Yep, it is a tough one to negotiate out of... You wouldn't have needed the mask if the cop hadn't stopped you. Best to at least carry one with you in a back pocket when going out. I'd like to see some detailed reporting on this event if indeed it happened. A huge media spotlight could sort out all this uncertainty around exercising currently. Here's the report that is being shared on Twitter: https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/durban-man-arrested-and-fined-for-not-wearing-mask-while-jogging/ar-BB1dTK9h
ChrisF Posted February 24, 2021 Posted February 24, 2021 I really dont understand the resistance to wearing a mask. Put it on, start your ride/run/walk, pull the mask down when ALONE. When you get close to others, pull the mask up. And if you plan on doing a 100km road ride, put the mask in zipp-lock bag in your pocket. When you stop, for coffee\puncture\to help somebody\etc .... put it on. FORGET about the "rules". EDIT - Dont wear it because of "rules". Wearing a mask is a basic health measure, protecting YOU and your family. Had a meeting with a client. He entered our offices with his mask pulled down. Normal greetings .... and when he asked "how are you?", I used this opportunity to talk about our collegue that passed away due to covid, family that passed away, various friends and family that were positive ..... "And thus our company do appreciate it if everybody wears their masks..." 90 minutes later he still had his mask ON. Until there is an effective vaccine, and a reasonable percentage of people had this I will continue to protect myself and my family.
The Ouzo Posted February 24, 2021 Posted February 24, 2021 Here's the report that is being shared on Twitter: https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/durban-man-arrested-and-fined-for-not-wearing-mask-while-jogging/ar-BB1dTK9hDurban cops doing what durban cops do. Many years ago there was a big thing about them impounding modified cars. Even cars that just had non factory fitted mags were impounded.
Steady Spin Posted February 24, 2021 Posted February 24, 2021 Here's the report that is being shared on Twitter: https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/durban-man-arrested-and-fined-for-not-wearing-mask-while-jogging/ar-BB1dTK9h A possible case of not have a mask with him at all? Police asking him to please put on his mask and him not having one? Now, according to the article he was at his front gate which means no longer running. So the police perceived him as being in public, and not vigorously exercising, without a mask and at the same time refusing to listen to reason because at that point they've heard every possible excuse for breaking the law?
The Ouzo Posted February 24, 2021 Posted February 24, 2021 A possible case of not have a mask with him at all? Police asking him to please put on his mask and him not having one? Now, according to the article he was at his front gate which means no longer running. So the police perceived him as being in public, and not vigorously exercising, without a mask and at the same time refusing to listen to reason because at that point they've heard every possible excuse for breaking the law?I dont disagree with you. I'm sure they have heard and seen every excuse there is. But, according to the article they were driving around looking for people to lock up. ????? If he had been running, surely he would have shown some sort of signs of jsut having exercised . I get it. They're damned if they do and damned if they dont.It just that SA cops have a history of abusing power
PhilipV Posted February 24, 2021 Posted February 24, 2021 I run/ride with a mask in my pocket. It is there for in case. In case of a cop being arse, but also in case I want to stop at a shop. I was involved with a patient evacuation out of the mountain last year and the rider didn't have a mask. Fortunately the paramedics had a spare for him.
ChrisF Posted February 24, 2021 Posted February 24, 2021 I dont disagree with you. I'm sure they have heard and seen every excuse there is. But, according to the article they were driving around looking for people to lock up. ????? If he had been running, surely he would have shown some sort of signs of jsut having exercised . I get it. They're damned if they do and damned if they dont.It just that SA cops have a history of abusing powerShort of a video we wont ever know the truth of this .... Cops on a power trip ? Actual runner walking off the last block or two .... Any attitude (from either party) ....
Pure Savage Posted February 24, 2021 Posted February 24, 2021 A possible case of not have a mask with him at all? Police asking him to please put on his mask and him not having one? Now, according to the article he was at his front gate which means no longer running. So the police perceived him as being in public, and not vigorously exercising, without a mask and at the same time refusing to listen to reason because at that point they've heard every possible excuse for breaking the law?Should have vigourously run away
Steady Spin Posted February 24, 2021 Posted February 24, 2021 I dont disagree with you. I'm sure they have heard and seen every excuse there is. But, according to the article they were driving around looking for people to lock up. ????? If he had been running, surely he would have shown some sort of signs of jsut having exercised . I get it. They're damned if they do and damned if they dont.It just that SA cops have a history of abusing power This situation is so difficult to interpret. The one thing we do know is that the media will report in the most sensationalist way to get more clicks and views.
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