Lockdown

[pemcer]

Am I right in thinking that from Wednesday onwards English motorcyclists will be able to go for a ride?

[Rtwo]

Originally Posted by pemcer

Am I right in thinking that from Wednesday onwards English motorcyclists will be able to go for a ride?

No, only essential travel
feel free to define 'essential' 

[Tallpaul]

I've served my sentence, compromised my mental health and I'm going out this week.

[Grumps]

We will know more this afternoon but I read it that we can travel from Weds onwards. I didn't hear anything about essential travel only.

[Johnjo]

As I understand the new guide lines.

From Wednesday you can drive into the country for a picnic. Or drive to a beach. Drive/ride is the same to me.

Only applies in England. Don't go crossing any borders.

N.b. " Stay Alert ", your country needs lerts. 

[matt748]

I won’t be riding anywhere for a while. I fear a second peak due to the vague and (IMO) reckless instructions from the Government.
Added to that, there’ll be loads of nutters on the road getting excited at being out.

[Fazer]

According to MCN they have spoken to No 10 and we can ride as much as we like from Weds as long as we observe social distancing:

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/coronavirus-impact-motorbikes/?fbclid=IwAR29WT4nBWCNnk5JfTZv6hpmlr0UuhqN1yxUwy-7hxWugV4QBxvyDUA_7r4

[Shergar]

My bike will be staying put for a while - I would head out at the weekend but found a large split in the rear tyre a couple of weeks ago and can't find anyone local that I trust enough and who are open to fit me new tyres.
Bikes not 3 years old yet so not sure what has happened to split the tyre.

[Johnjo]

Originally Posted by Johnjo

As I understand the new guide lines.

From Wednesday you can drive into the country for a picnic. Or drive to a beach. Drive/ride is the same to me.

Only applies in England. Don't go crossing any borders.

N.b. " Stay Alert ", your country needs lerts. 

Just took mine off SORN and taxed it. I will be out on it later in the week. Got a new helmet, jacket and boots to road test too. This lockdown has cost me a fortune.

[Tallpaul]

Originally Posted by Johnjo

Just took mine off SORN and taxed it. I will be out on it later in the week. Got a new helmet, jacket and boots to road test too. This lockdown has cost me a fortune.

I share your pain. 64 years old, recently self employed, no materials available, no surveys permitted, not a penny from the government. But hell, I'm going to be riding this week!