"Hi Matt, yeah not too many options. Its one of the most difficult to find backstreets for. Grand Junction is it"
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What's with SA bicycle laws? Were they written by Nanna's
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Bowler Jul 31, 2012. 29 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all, first post for me.My name is Matt and I'm a rider of 30years+ . I consider myself to be quite experienced. I come from a mtb background. I've done crits etc.I have never really talked about…Continue
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Matt replied to heather's discussion Will speed limit be reduced in Adelaide CBD? in the group Adelaide BUG"Lowering speed limits is a political football. And while i think its a good idea. I can't see it happening as they were only changed recently. It would definitely help.
i think we need to bring more bikes into the city first.…"
Matt replied to heather's discussion Will speed limit be reduced in Adelaide CBD? in the group Adelaide BUG"Hi Matt here (30 years on a bike almost everyday), I don't comment much but feel very strongly about this issue. Sure speed limits will help, but i think the best method is to separate motor vehicles and cyclists. Cyclists should be…"
David Bowler replied to Matt 's discussion What's with SA bicycle laws? Were they written by Nanna's"Heather/Alasdair,
My original response was in relation to motor vehicles using the bike lane to overtake vehicles turning right. Usually in this scenario, providing they give way to bicycles in the bike lane first (we know that does not always…"
Matt replied to Trevor Hill's discussion Cycling & the Law"Hi Heather, thanks for your response. Interesting reading. I just reviewed the figures and the one you suggest seems lower than what I've seen. I got my figures from: http://www.ptua.org.au/myths/petroltax.shtml. It…"
Sam Young replied to Matt 's discussion What's with SA bicycle laws? Were they written by Nanna's"Actually, to get a full license in SA takes a minimum of three years. One year on 'L' plates, with 100 hours of recorded driving and a fairly comprehensive test with a 90% required mark to pass, then one year on 'P1's - speed is…"
"Crap, you are probably right there.
Perhaps I am the one that has to read the signage a bit more.
Stand corrected."
heather replied to Matt 's discussion What's with SA bicycle laws? Were they written by Nanna's"David, observe the bicycle lanes blocked by vehicles waiting to turn left when the cyclist wants to continue straight on."
Alasdair McLellan replied to Matt 's discussion What's with SA bicycle laws? Were they written by Nanna's"However, this does hinder the ability of the cyclist travelling up the lane whilst the other vehicle is stopped in it to use it."
David Bowler replied to Matt 's discussion What's with SA bicycle laws? Were they written by Nanna's"Yes, but they must still give way to bicycles already in the bicycle lane as they would to any other vehicles when changing lanes into another traffic lane."
heather replied to Matt 's discussion What's with SA bicycle laws? Were they written by Nanna's"David, motorised vehicles are permitted to travel in a bicycle lane before turning left. Public buses and taxis may legally stop in bicycle lanes."
David Bowler replied to Matt 's discussion What's with SA bicycle laws? Were they written by Nanna's"Actually the exclusive use of bike lanes is not undone by the rule "Other road users are permitted to use a bicycle lane only when: overtaking a vehicle turning right" if they also obeyed the rule that they must give way to vehicles…"
Glen Turner replied to Matt 's discussion What's with SA bicycle laws? Were they written by Nanna's"Drove down grenfell st today and more cars in the taxi/bus lane than the appropriate lane, totally unaware!
Today is Sunday, the Grenfell St bus lanes operate Monday to Friday."
heather replied to Matt 's discussion What's with SA bicycle laws? Were they written by Nanna's"Unfortunately it is up to cyclists . . . because authorities are ignoring their responsibilities. Other groups have won rights by taking action that I doubt they would have got by waiting for authorities to be benevolent, e.g. discrimination on…"
Mike W replied to Matt 's discussion What's with SA bicycle laws? Were they written by Nanna's"@ Frank - I say, go drive in a real city some time, go to Europe and cope with traffic and road rules, the education system for a drivers lic where a dad or aunt or uncle can pass their bad habits and attitude onto their siblings is terrible! Wanna…"
Doddsy replied to Matt 's discussion What's with SA bicycle laws? Were they written by Nanna's"The laws generally weren't written by for bikes, they were created for automobiles and they basically just couldn't be bothered differentiating people from Machines.
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- What bikes do you ride?
- Cannondale plus others
- When do you ride?
- Weekends, Commute, Mountain Biking, Other
- ..perhaps some more information about yourself for your profile page
- Matt. 32 years of pedal pushen. Wants safer cycling for all.
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- At 13:00 on July 29, 2012,
Wilson Devo said… Hi from the Gawler Wheelers,
Welcome to the Adelaide Cyclists Website !
The Gawler Wheelers are a road cycling Group based in Gawler, SA.
A regular group ride is held every Saturday morning.
Check the various Event Calendars on this website for the next scheduled group ride as follows :
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So, come along and try us out !
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- At 23:38 on July 28, 2012, heather said…
Hi Matt,
Welcome to Adelaide Cyclists.
Do you commute into or cycle around the City? An invite to join Adelaide BUG (Bicycle User Group) at http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/adelaidebug
As you want safer cycling for all, you might be interested in two other AC cycling advocacy groups that I coordinate:
-- Look For Cyclists at http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/lookforcyclists
-- Vote For Cyclists at http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/VoteForCyclistsCheck Events on the AC hub for other groups and their rides.
Cheers, Heather
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