anyone still doing group rides in light of current events?
I have not been much for group rides outside of smaller groups, but wouldn't really hesitate at this stage. Most independent studies and recent cdc estimates are that this has a .26% mortality rate and that it’s transmission outside is almost non existent. The mortality rate is even lower if you are 49 or under. Seems those original projections were not very accurate and that this virus isn't really as deadly to the vast majority of us.
I can understand and respect those who wouldn't want to go out and ride in large groups, but it has not really done much damage to those with healthy immune systems and has begun to level out even in hotspots like NYC at this point. Upstate where I live we had 1 Covid related death in Montgomery County right in the beginning of this and I believe 18 deaths in Fulton County, but they were almost all in Nursing Homes that were forced to take in Covid patients by the state. The average age of covid death is higher than our national mortality rate in the United States.
Last edited by Hilltopperny; 05-26-2020 at 07:50 AM.
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