How is Coronavirus Affecting Your Mountain Biking? [Survey]

The novel Coronavirus is having unprecedented effects on human life as we know it, and everyone seems to be dealing with it in different ways.

By Jeff Barber
March 22, 2020

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The novel Coronavirus is having unprecedented effects on human life as we know it, and everyone seems to be dealing with it in different ways. Fill out the survey below to let us know how your riding has been affected, and join the conversation on the Singletracks forums.

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Joshua Hart 2020
Mar 23, 2020

As of this weekend my local trails are closed until further notice, so no mountain biking for me. 😔

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rmpoole1302 2019
Mar 23, 2020

Florida just announced all State parks are closed as of today March 23. There are still some local privately owned trails open though.

Guy Mann 2019
Mar 23, 2020

Had a race in April postponed, just working on my bikes.

Kevin Fox 2020
Mar 22, 2020

I'm a nurse, I can't afford to injure myself doing something fun, that would then put me out of work during this crisis - get some road miles in on empty(ish) roads to commute, but that's about it

NeboNomad Utah // 2019
Mar 25, 2020

Just waiting for new tires to ship......

......2 day prime shipping is a thing of the past

m.krupp Kentucky // 2018
Mar 23, 2020

Like a couple of commenters have said weather/trail conditions have impacted my riding the most. Should the trail conditions be better I would have more time to ride. My guess is that my weekly group would be smaller. Riding would be a good community thing right now that would lend itself easily to social distancing. When I do get out though I am making sure I ride within my limits so not to require medical attention.

Hap Proctor Florida // 2014
Mar 28, 2020

Most the trails in central Florida are closed. Normally I only have to drive 8 miles to ride at Santos, but with the closures,I made a 55 mile trek (twice) to ride at Chuck Lennon Park this week. Hopefully the park won’t be overrun with riders this weekend, which could force officials to close it also.
I guess I’m riding a bit more cautiously. Nothing too crazy and staying focused.

ZipHead South Carolina // 2015
Mar 28, 2020

Pisgah and Dupont are closed, and yesterday Paris Mountain, Croft, and all the other state parks closed as well. I rode some illegal trails today, but it's the government's fault so I don't feel as bad about it. Social distancing is pretty easy in the woods.

Cameron Hill Indiana // 2018
Mar 23, 2020

Same here. Trail conditions are too poor to ride, even though I have the extra free time. Quite a bummer.

mishoo Ontario // 2019
Apr 3, 2020

The trails owned by the local conservation authority are closed, all conservation land is closed to help stop the spread of the virus. I can still do some quick riding in city-owned forests but indeed, the Spring conditions pose limits.

guggino88 2018
Mar 22, 2020

Trails still too wet.

Bike maintenance is on an unprecedented level.

Daydreaming about biking is about the same, meaning 24/7.

Mindfulness of injures and thankfulness for the sport are at an all-time high.

GoForIt California // 2019
Mar 29, 2020

Unfortunately, most of the trails by my house are closed.

jennyburden87 2019
Mar 23, 2020

We should be able to answer with more than one- We are not doing group rides, I am riding more cautiously to avoid the hospital, I do have more time to ride and we'll take advantage of it when the weather is better, and my entire race season has essentially been cancelled.

hheunis South Africa // 2020
Mar 27, 2020

We've been in a lockdown since midnight here in South Africa, its going to be a long 21 days....

John Fisch Colorado // 2006
Mar 22, 2020

Winter/spring weather and trail conditions are affecting how much/where I ride to the point that coronavirus has no direct impact whatsoever.

Mike Mo 2020
Mar 25, 2020

Work laid me off after I voiced my concerns over getting and bringing the virus in to my household that has a couple of people who are extremely at-risk for severe complications. Tons of time to ride but I'm going slow since now I have no insurance.

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