Riders,

Thanks to those who sent in their views on wearing masks while riding.

Responses were 95% in favor of continuing on as we are. This means masking up while riding (though it’s acceptable to pull it down a bit when powering up a hill or something to gulp oxygen) and suitable social distancing while on breaks. (One fellow helpfully shared that he doesn’t like masks. As if there are people who do.)

Note: A corollary of this is that these rules apply to all Half-Fast rides, even those I don’t lead, where I’m not personally around to nag people to pull up their masks. And ride leaders must ensure compliance. Believe me, I don’t relish this duty. But as I see it, if one of you comes down with COVID, it’s not going to be because of a ride organized by Half Fast.

Sincerely sorry if this prevents you from joining in. It will probably only be for a few more months (and then we’ll have to face an entirely new problem: how to deal with anti-vaxers. See you on the bike path.

IP

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