A UK perspective on this:
I'm guessing many of you in the USA can ride on non urban roads, maybe even off road and hardly see anyone.
For us in the UK there is almost zero LEGAL off road and wherever we go we get seen.
Another point not covered which is connected to the above is that in the UK (unlike many countries in Europe), bikes and bikers are not liked by many motorists and therefore maybe one should consider the fact that other motorists will point the finger even more and hate bikers even more if they think we are making non-essential travel.
Personally my belief is each to their own but for me there is another spin.
Until 14 days ago I used my bike EVERY day for work, riding sometimes 500 miles a week. Now, due to covid, I am unemployed and have very little savings/no income so I wont be riding purely for that reason.
Whatever your decision...be happy and stay well
I'm guessing many of you in the USA can ride on non urban roads, maybe even off road and hardly see anyone.
For us in the UK there is almost zero LEGAL off road and wherever we go we get seen.
Another point not covered which is connected to the above is that in the UK (unlike many countries in Europe), bikes and bikers are not liked by many motorists and therefore maybe one should consider the fact that other motorists will point the finger even more and hate bikers even more if they think we are making non-essential travel.
Personally my belief is each to their own but for me there is another spin.
Until 14 days ago I used my bike EVERY day for work, riding sometimes 500 miles a week. Now, due to covid, I am unemployed and have very little savings/no income so I wont be riding purely for that reason.
Whatever your decision...be happy and stay well