Originally Posted by
Ray9
I naively expected deserted roads during this shelter-in-place advisory but it’s just the opposite. There is heavy traffic everywhere. I am certain that the extra traffic is not seeking food or necessities. There are just people who consider furloughs a vacation and they drive like it. I’m wondering what part of “stay home” they don’t understand. I know I’m out on my bike. Am I as bad as they are? My wife and I (retired) have not been out of our house in a car for three weeks-she goes for walks-I ride. Are we part of the problem?
I'm also in New England and I'm solo riding as is specifically permitted under the rules in place in the two states I ride in (I live a few miles from the border). Cars and bikes scattered on the road is not a problem outside, groups of people congregating are. If you're riding close to someone else than you're a problem. If you're keeping your distance from everyone, than you're not. I'm not sure anything can be done safely outside in a crowded urban environment, but I don't live in one and I'm avoiding riding to or through them right now.
The big issue with driving is more about where you're going to get out of the car than it is with the actual driving.
Long story short--are you riding somewhere where you are in close proximity with other people? If not, you're not a part of any problem. If so, maybe take a break or change your route.