Coronavirus: Riders in lockdown get creative with entertainment and training

John Degenkolb (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

With the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic forcing races to be postponed, and governments around Europe having to mandate isolation and social distancing measures in response, teams and riders everywhere have been finding alternative methods to cope.

While many have naturally turned to their turbo trainers for indoor workouts, others have taken the opportunity to get in some time outdoors before full lockdown measures like those currently underway in Italy, France and Spain are put into place.

You are curious how homeoffice looks in procycling if all schools are closed and you should slow down the social contacts as much as possible but of course stay in shape? My wife and me decided to train together.. the kids love it and we only use the tiny little empty roads around our hood.. I really please you to take your social responsibility as well and downsize your social contacts to the max.. we are back home right now as well and I‘ll read some books to my kids, will listen to some vinyl and take it easy.. I hope you too.. stay healthy and see you soon #dege #dgnklb John DEGE nkolb
A photo posted by @johndegenkolb on Mar 17, 2020 at 4:32am PDT

Getting ready for a busy week with @gozwift & @mitchelton_scott . Have to make sure I’ve got a clear road ahead of me. (Check the teams bio link for information about this week’s program. I’m up tomorrow and Thursday. Saturday’s race sounds cool. You can win a spot on the team.) I’m very grateful that @gozwift @mitchelton_scott have made this period of no racing and staying indoors as enjoyable as possible. In all seriousness then it’s necessary that we all act responsibly during this period of corona epidemic. Many of us may not be at a serious risk but it’s crucial that we do our bit in minimising the risk of spread. Sacrificing a bit of our social life and outdoor activities go a long way when it comes to reducing the strain on our healthcare systems and those who are at risk. The sooner we make an effort the sooner we all can go back outside and enjoy life normally again. Christopher Juul Jensen
A photo posted by @christopherjuuljensen on Mar 17, 2020 at 5:39am PDT

Al final vamos a estar más en forma cuando todo esto acabe!🤜🏻⚡️🤛🏻 Mañana martes 17 nueva sesión a las 19:00 hora española a través del live en istagram. #YoMeQuedoEnCasa #YoEntrenoConContador At the end we will be more fit when this finish! 🤜🏻⚡️🤛🏻 Tomorrow a new session at 7pm Spanish time through the live on istagram. #YoMeQuedoEnCasa #yoentrenoconcontador Alberto Contador
A photo posted by @acontadoroficial on Mar 16, 2020 at 1:55pm PDT

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