Is it legal/responsible/morally OK to ride during pandemic?

[booger]

Asking for a friend. I mean- the lighter traffic, the improving weather, the solo nature of motorcycling, the fact (he) just got (his) bike back from 7500mi service and haven't ridden it since October of last year, the weekend, the major cabin fever, etc. Would it be so wrong, to you know get out there and have some fun on the bike? Is anyone else doing it? Is it legal given the stay at home orders in place in most localities? Again asking for a friend.
 

[GregP]

I’m thinking about getting out for a lap myself. I didn’t really consider it to be irresponsible since, as you said, it is a solo activity. Just got back from a bike ride, can’t be any worse, no?

Ride it like you stole it!!

[d3vi@nt]

My primary concern is being a higher-risk activity and the potential of ending up in the hospital. As if any time is a good time to be n the hospital, right now would be the absolute worst.

It would be legal here in CO, so long as you are carrying out 'essential' duties or tasks. Joy-riding would not technically be legal, though local law enforcement said they would not be stopping anyone out and about.

[booger]

My primary concern is being a higher-risk activity and the potential of ending up in the hospital.

And this was what I was thinking and what tells me that no, I cannot ride at this time. It would not be responsible for me to do so knowing I could go down. 1) EMS/ first responders and resources are tied up dealing with the virus 2) If I were to go down it may be a while before help arrives 3) When/if help arrives I go to the hospital/ER which is the frontline and I could easily be infected 2) It's just not right for me to take away from the first responders' first priority at this time with what could be classified as nonessential activity/selfishness.

I'm burning to ride, but committed to doing the right thing despite myself. I will ride my bicycle instead perhaps.

[ungeheuer]

2) It's just not right for me to take away from the first responders' first priority at this time.....

I'm burning to ride, but committed to doing the right thing despite myself.

^^ This.

Yes... WE might fall off and hurt OURSELVES....
Yes... first response is a bit busy elsewhere and WE might be waiting a while for help.....
Yes.... when WE get to hospital WE might be at greater risk of infection.... 
But IMHO it's just not about WE right now.  It's about not doing anything that could divert necessary resources from the front line.  They're busy.  Until they're.... not... so.... busy...
.....the responsible thing is for WE to leave the moto in the garage.

[koko64]

It's illegal in the state of Victoria Australia to be out except for exercise or essentials, (essential service work, health, food). Two guys recently got fined 1200-00 each for being out on their bikes without good reason. A mum got a grand or two fine for taking her daughter out for a L driving lesson. They're not muckin around here.

[ute]

This is interesting

Just got back from a rip today ..only thought of the self isolation part ...Good

But the other points you guys bring up are a sobering thought ...thank you for this

[MonsterMadMarty]

This is a great opportunity to be fixing all the little stuff on your bike you have been putting off as it bites into ride time.

Be safe, be responsible 

[Mhanis]

Fortunately (unfortunately?) the weekend weather has been bad enough in North Texas the last few weeks that I haven't had the opportunity to try and solve this conundrum for myself yet.

I am in an essential business  and had been riding to commute but I started working from home so even that is out now.

Mark

[Howie]

Riding to work as an essential worker, IMO, is fine.  For your entertainment?

[DuciD03]

Riding to work as an essential worker, IMO, is fine.  For your entertainment?

good points raised as above and others above that, flip side to that ...

… from a safe isolating activity, its fine; and yes riding is perhaps a little selfish, but its also a good mental break, and a way to enjoy the outdoors; get some fresh air … be responsible; grateful that your healthy enough to ride; enjoy and wash hands with a clear mind when you get back; go enjoy and don't feel guilty about it.

That said, personal choice, Ill be holding on tabbing my bike this season due to covid19. … My 2 cents...

[stopintime]

Well...

[koko64]

  I caught a cold just seeing that.

[Speeddog]

Well...

Never tried a dirtbike with studs.
Always wanted to!

[arta302]

Have been riding a good bit, the only problem I see is that the traffic during the week on my favorite roads is a good bit heaver than usual. Some days I turn around and go home because of the increased traffic that take out the fun. Always were all my gear all the time including an air jacket. My riding style is very conservative compared to most people. For get the weekends it is like rush hour. Been riding since I was 30 and 75 now. Got their by riding safe. We will be this thing. We do social distancing at home and out although my wife says that is how I live normally.