Coronavirus, from midnight 10.03.2020 all Italy is a RED ZONE

Coronavirus, from midnight 10.03.2020 all Italy is a RED ZONE

We are all under quarantine with a request from the government, which absolutely must be respected, to stay at home and move around as little as possible.

In fact, it is only in this way that we can defeat the virus. Avoiding contacts and populated places and following maximum hygiene. And while the call to stay at home is certainly a strong message, this does not mean that we should literally lock ourselves in four walls.

We must, however, review our way of going out. At this time of year it is actually better not to go for coffee at the café, avoid walks in the centre. It is also better to avoid contact with people as much as possible, especially handshakes and hugs.

However, we must not apply the message to the letter A walk in nature, always in the vicinity of one's region and possibly also in the green areas of one's city, at the right distance from people and with the utmost attention to hygiene only does one good. Lying on the couch leads us to sit in front of the TV, computer or mobile phone all day, eat unhealthy things and lower our immune defences, which are particularly important at this time of year.

The coronavirus is teaching us a bitter, but nonetheless important lesson that we must review some of our habits for good. And not just until it is defeated. At least if we do not want its return or to be defeated by some other and who knows perhaps even more ruthless virus.

In this situation, and we say this as long-time enthusiasts, the bicycle takes on an even more important role in our society and personal lives. It should become almost, and why not? a true personal medical aid.

Let us reason.

A personal medium.

It allows us to be autonomous. Move around, avoiding areas that are too concentrated. Being in the open air. Do moderate exercise. It helps to improve and strengthen the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

It is hard to overestimate its importance. And in all this it does not pollute and saves around 4,000 euro per year. And now would be the right time to buy one.

Thanks to the new Budget Law 2020, we have received good news from the government. There is talk of a new incentive to protect the environment from harmful emissions. This is fantastic news for people who get around using sustainable micro mobility, an alternative to the car or motorbike.

The Climate Decree was signed by Minister Sergio Costa. The climate-friendly bonus provides for 1,500€ for the purchase of an electric bicycle or so-called e-bike. How do you get it?

The first thing to do will be to scrap a car below Euro 3 inclusive. The EUR 500 bonus is available for those who scrap a motorbike or moped up to Euro 2 or Euro 3 if it is a motorbike with a two-stroke engine.

It is essential to scrap by 31 December 2021. Via the special portal, you get a virtual voucher to be used within three years, and by 2024 by participating retailers.

If you wanted, you could divide it up as €500 for public transport and €1,000 for an electric bicycle. Residents of metropolitan areas and cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants in Campania, Lazio, Liguria, Lombardy, Piedmont, Apulia, Sicily, Tuscany, Umbria, and Veneto will be subsidised. That is 10 regions in total.

For those perplexed as to how a bicycle can replace a car, we would like to present you with a fabulous selection of functional electric bicycles, the purchase of which is also covered by the bonus.

A classic electric bicycle does not replace your car, but the electric cargo bike can!

Also visit www.donnobikes.com for more information!

And don't forget, our health is important both for us and for our society. All our actions affect others, and we can now realise that.

Be healthy!