Why didn't they just get Ru to write the article?
However, the advice has angered rural campaigners who say they have received hundreds of messages from concerned residents.The National Rural Crime Network, National Farmers' Union, Countryside Alliance and the Country Land and Business Association all want restrictions tightened.
It is specifically the guidance on length of travel versus length of exercise that is likely to cause problems in the battle against COVID-19..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omnishambles
Jesus Christ, see you, you are a fucking omnishambles, that's what you are. You're like that coffee machine, you know: from bean to cup, you fuck up.
What did you expect the BMC statement to say?
Ru, can you explain the difference between climbing and cycling? The only difference I can see is that cycling happens to be mentioned as an example of an exercise. Other lawyers have mentioned climbing as a random form of exercise without noting any difference.
I actually don’t think Will/Pete/Gav doing a bit of bouldering at their local esoteric spot is a problem either. Lucky them. They chose it live where they did for the advantages it brings. The BMC might think that too. However, saying that as a public statement would have been a step too far.
What did you expect the BMC statement to say? The government advice is no non-essential travel, exercise locally. The “lockdown” appears to be working but anecdotally (and from contacts who have a more powerful circle of acquaintances) it seems to be starting to slip and the government are scared that the dam will burst.
Quote from: Johnny Brown on April 21, 2020, 04:46:36 pmRu, can you explain the difference between climbing and cycling? The only difference I can see is that cycling happens to be mentioned as an example of an exercise. Other lawyers have mentioned climbing as a random form of exercise without noting any difference. Perception rather than logic.
Quote from: Ru on April 21, 2020, 05:24:04 pmQuote from: Johnny Brown on April 21, 2020, 04:46:36 pmRu, can you explain the difference between climbing and cycling? The only difference I can see is that cycling happens to be mentioned as an example of an exercise. Other lawyers have mentioned climbing as a random form of exercise without noting any difference. Perception rather than logic.Possibly to some extent but climbing takes place on a limited number of venues so in some ways is more similar to say tennis or children's playgrounds when it comes to social distancing.
Which is exactly why the BMC should be consulting on, and working out, what etiquette we'll need to make it work safely.
Many of the outdoor honeypots are full of day trippers, not BMC members. Just folk turning up, milling around and walking on popular footpaths around Edale, Snowdon etc. They can stay at home as far as I’m concerned whilst the BMC should represent the interests of climbers, hill walkers etc.