So... who's riding during a Stay At Home?

I mean it's not exactly forbidden.
But they need all beds available so it's more risky if you get knocked off.
But my state has plenty of empty beds.
But they said no non-essential travel.
But I feel this is essential before I snap.

I really just want someone to co-sign my bs so I can get on the horse.

 

Awe, but you're single and over thirty with no kids. What reason do you have to snap???

 

Im in FL and plan to break out the Adventure this weekend.

 

I'm worried about crashing and having to be taken to and ER and catch the BeerSARS while I'm in the crowded waiting area.

 

Just got "locked down" in GA today. Riding, even street riding, IS my therapy. At some point, I'll probably risk whatever the legal threat/ramification is and go for a ride. I'm not any more worried about crashing, or having someone else crash into me than before. I don't see the risk any greater now - risk management is a critical skill - play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Just as there are no trophies for winning trackdays, none are given out for street rides. I rode about 230 miles last weekend enjoying the beautiful sites, smells, and experiences offered by the north GA mountains. Even conservative street speeds that don't arouse the constabulary provide incredible joy when entry speed, lean angle, and exit acceleration skills are well executed. I have found few things more capable of helping me cope with the trials and tribulations of life than "helmet therapy".

 

We haven't gotten to that point. I'm heading home shortly to go for a ride with my son.

 

I've been seeing packs of bikes heading towards the good roads, every time I've gone out so far.

 

every day... dirt bike or mtn bike. Most places are closing, but gotta know the "secret spots"

 

In most states it is OK to exercise. My Fitbit thinks I am exercising when I ride my Tuono on the street, so that is good enough for me. If that fails, make sure you know where there is a pharmacy / grocery / food store / brewery / winery that you would either be coming from or going to. Just make sure you have some way to carry whatever it is you would supposedly be picking up. Other alternative is you are riding to an elderly friend or relative that you are taking care of. Again, have a address or at least a town.

In all seriousness, I am very doubtful they will pull over a lone motorcyclist out for a ride if you are not being a hooligan.

With that said, I have changed over from my touring gear to full blown track gear for my rides. I want all the protection I can get. Bring disposable gloves and/or hand sanitizer for the fuel pump.

As Pride said above, you don't have to be going fast to enjoy a well executed corner. Think of maximizing the safety of each situation and corner instead of maximizing the speed. Challenge yourself or doing the next corner / intersection / turn safer than the last one.

 

instead of disposable gloves for gas pumps, just carry some paper towels. if you touch your face or other items before you take gloves off, you just cross contaminated. Paper towel is 1 and done use.

 

I’ve been riding the mountain bike as weather permits and will no question be taking the Ninja out this Monday when it’s 60 degrees here in the pandemic capital of the world lol


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I'm riding. Dual-sport, electric bicycle, and horses, the weather is beautiful here. Not taking any extraordinary risks, though, and also finding that some dirt/forest roads are closed off due to too many visitors right now.

 

My Hypermotard will probably come out Monday for some "exercise".

 

I've been going out for rides on the good roads. There are almost no cops anywhere and the ones that are out aren't doing traffic patrols or pulling people over.

It's like the Goonies.... This our time, OUR TIME! Go out and ride some wheelies while you can!

 

I pulled a Melka and rode dirtbikes in North Carolina Tuesday and Wednesday. Ive also had my Electra Glide out.

 

Nobody is going to bother with a single motorcycle on the roads no matter where you're going.

 

There is a reason it is a disposable glove. You use it to handle the gas pump, then take it off from the inside out and throw it away. The hand doing the fueling never leaves the pump handle when I fill up the bike and the glove is only on while I am filling up the bike. Yes, you could use a paper towel, but the virus can go through a paper towel. It isn't getting through my nitrile glove. A disposable shop towel would work well, as those are thicker and denser and generally don't let the virus through like typical paper towels.

 

I've been out riding the mountain bike nearly every day.
The ERs are ghost towns out this way, so no fear of taking some Wu Tang Flu's spot.

 

Planning on hitting some dirt roads this weekend - as long as you’re not being a total dumbass I wouldn’t worry about harassment .

 

Agreed on regular roads but here in CA I am being extra cautious to be legal, quiet and polite on the dirt fire roads - rangers are being very protective of the forest lands right now because a lot of people are showing up that don't normally come out there.