California gyms move spin classes outside to avoid second shutdown
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Hoping to survive the second statewide business shutdown, some California business are moving their commercial activity outside to stay open.
Cyclebar fitness studios in Culver City and Santa Monica, for example, took the unusual step of moving their exercise bikes into the parking lot to hold spin classes there. Owner Stephanie Sklar-Mulcahy in Culver City said only such extreme measures can keep her business going.
In Laguna Beach, Boat Canyon Barbers moved its salon chairs outside to continue operations. Patient customers wait their turn in their cars.
The County of Los Angeles allowed gyms to begin reopening on July 12. They were mandated to have guidelines to protect employees, ensure social distancing, reduce infection risks and share those policies with the public.
Many took steps to address those requirements in good faith. However, just days after reopening, Governor Gavin Newsom, citing a rising Covid case count, abruptly announced a second statewide shutdown this week. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti suggested the city could adopt even tighter Covid restrictions.
Great video! I really enjoyed that. Clear-eyed Americans can spot a phony crisis every time!
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Maybe they could consider getting some real bikes?
Maybe. Or maybe keep your small minded opinions to yourself. Spin is a great compliment to running, is good for seniors who can no longer navigate on the road, great for people with Parkinson’s, safe from traffic and people texting on the road and is an incredibly efficient workout in under an hour. Clearly you are scared of it, which is why you knock it. Man up baby.
Not scared, I just feel sorry for these people. It’s like watching a poor hamster running in a wheel for hours on end.
Gravel bike riding is great for people who don’t want to ride on public roads. Or bike paths. If people are elderly or have disabilities, there are “e-bikes”, though TBH none of the people in the picture look over 40.
For me the scenery is the best part about going for a bike ride, but if these people don’t miss it, more power to ’em, and less people on the road I have to deal with.