It is true that some greenways and cycle paths have been closed here and there, but that does not mean that cyclists cannot pedal. In fact, the government's instructions have been clear, people can drive at bike to go to work, to do their shopping and to receive care. It is even authorized to do physical activity on a bicycle within a radius of one kilometer around your home and within the limit of one hour. Instructions valid until deconfinement scheduled for May 11, 2020. Explanations:
The bicycle for the respect of social distancing
The bicycle is a means of transport that makes it possible to maintain social distancing. It can only carry one person at a time and it prevents crowding in public transport. Apart from that, it also allows you to respect the containment measures, because it allows you to define the travel time in advance and to move quickly without cluttering or polluting the environment. We will nevertheless pay attention to the risks of grouping on the car park by bike or shelter 2 wheels even on the Inflation station and recharge. But barrier gestures with or without a bicycle are still required.
Cycling to improve health and well-being
Moreover, cycling also retains all of its health benefits such as improving coordination, balance and muscle strength and aiding memory and concentration. It also reduces stress, anxiety and the risk of depression and promises greater vitality.
Then, we must not forget that cycling helps you lose weight, stimulate the heart muscle and reduce cholesterol levels and blood pressure. It is also a way to reduce fatigue and increase energy levels. Finally, this physical activity can make the immune system more active and more effective in fighting infections and viruses.
The bike to prepare for deconfinement
It should be noted that "coronapists" have recently been set up in major cities around the world to encourage cycling. These are indeed temporary cycle paths which extend over several kilometers and which connect the districts to each other in order to facilitate the tasks of cyclists.
At the moment, millions of people use them on a daily basis for their urban journeys, but in fact, they were mainly developed to prepare for deconfinement. It is certain that city dwellers will shun public transport, because they will be afraid of catching the virus. And the bike will appear as the ideal solution to limit the risk of contagion and to move with peace of mind.
It is now up to us to ensure that, temporarily but also permanently, cyclists can settle in cities and find all the necessary urban equipment.