‘Selfish’ cyclists may get a Covid-19 spike in the wheels
Organised cycling warns against increasing chances of infection through droplets remaining in the slipstream when masks are not worn
12 May 2020 - 16:16
Cycling organisation bosses have warned local cyclists to wear masks during the morning exercise window or run the risk of increasing infection rates and even possibly getting barred from using their bikes.
Reacting to reports that many cyclists are disregarding the regulations‚ the Pedal Power Association (PPA) and the Cape Town Cycle Tour said in a joint statement that many cyclists are failing to wear masks‚ or are not using them properly...
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