THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF COVID-19 FOR CYCLISTS

Snot-rockets have become the new half-wheeling – the most annoying, risky faux-pas you can commit on a club ride. Long-drawn-out sociable coffee stops are out, in favour of downing an espresso in an empty car park. Jersey pockets are stuffed full of hand sanitiser and masks. Welcome to Cycling 2020: Covid-19 edition.

While riding became incredibly popular during lockdown, with thousands of new recruits discovering the joy of life on two wheels, for the old-timers, this winter’s training may not feel quite so joyful. The current advice is, you may have up to 30 in a coached session, but outside of formal training sessions, you must follow the rule of six. Because you are outside and