Maybe, maybe not. But being that our governor has deemed golf courses and beauty parlors essential, I think in a court of law my little ride would stand a good chance. Talked Brenda into taking a short ride. But we needed to stop and check out my granddaughter. She lost her two front teeth. It wasn’t much of a ride, but it’s good to ride with my wife again.
https://www.relive.cc/view/vYvE91ynRGvWe in VA just got the statewide lock-down yesterday, effective today and through 10 June.
Outdoor exercise (with distancing) is on the list of approved activities (like most all places). Riding is maybe not as aerobic as walking, but it does get your heart rate and brain waves up and you do work some muscles, and it's much better for you than sitting in your recliner all day. Especially for us older folks. You're geared up with a helmet, and always 6 feet from everyone (except maybe a back-seater who you live with). And you're not significantly exposing yourself or others to virus either. I think a decent argument can be made you are following the spirit if not the letter of the law.
Still, having thought something up less arguable (which is also on the list) before riding off.... like getting milk or cold medicine, or going over to help someone out, etc., is probably a better reason to give if you are pulled over and asked what you are doing.
Now I will say in my local very urban area, I have seen almost no cops anywhere in the 5 drives and 2 rides I've been on in the last couple weeks. And we have 1400 police officers in our County (of 1.15 million). I think they are laying as low as they can, which is fine with me. I think if you are obeying the law riding easy, you don't get pulled over and asked at all.
