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http://www.good.is/post/if-you-build-bike-lanes-they-will-ride/"
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Paris-Roubaix on the Big Screen at Marion
Started this discussion. Last reply by daniel.f Apr 6. 6 Replies 2 Likes
Paris-Roubaix on the Big Screen at Marion cinemas on Sunday at 9:30pm - $10.00 entry, I am in.…Continue
The significant but subtle effect of a bit of paint and effort
Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank Apr 4. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Interesting to note how the path of vehicles is influenced by a bit of effort by the local council.Pity that there is nobody interested in penalising the five (5) cars that were parked in the 24 hour…Continue
Brighton Road - DRAFT ROAD MANAGEMENT PLAN
Started this discussion. Last reply by heather Feb 25. 6 Replies 1 Like
If anyone on here is interested in having a say in proposals for improving Brighton Rd there is now an opportunity to get involved.The current discussions and proposals are unfunded at this stage but…Continue
Remove parking areas from main streets and roads.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Doddsy Jan 10. 5 Replies 0 Likes
This makes sense to me. Remove parking from the main streets and main roads. There are numerous half full car parks in the city every day that should be used first.Two lane roads such as Unley Rd…Continue
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Mike W replied to Gus K's discussion Safety upgrade of the Mike Turtur bikeway at Goodwood Rd crossingMike W replied to Tim's discussion Reckless Cyclists?"They got the useless dropkick thanks to the video camera.
These cameras seem to be worth their weight in gold at times like that."
Mike W replied to Gus K's discussion Safety upgrade of the Mike Turtur bikeway at Goodwood Rd crossing"7 days and 2 more to be sure !"
Mike W replied to Gus K's discussion Safety upgrade of the Mike Turtur bikeway at Goodwood Rd crossing"Thanks Heather, will do.I will be in Dublin the week of this event, should be interesting.Bike Week in Ireland"
Mike W replied to Gus K's discussion Safety upgrade of the Mike Turtur bikeway at Goodwood Rd crossing"Agree entirely Brian.Years ago the sky was going to fall in and everyone would be sent broke when they stopped the cars and turned Rundle St into Rundle Mall.
I am going to be spending a week in Zurich from the 9th and this is where I am staying…"
Mike W replied to Gus K's discussion Safety upgrade of the Mike Turtur bikeway at Goodwood Rd crossing"In Australia (especially in Adelaide) we seem to have the mentality that the CBD is a thoroughfare rather that a central hub, coming from Sydney do you see that Gus ?"
Mike W replied to Gus K's discussion Safety upgrade of the Mike Turtur bikeway at Goodwood Rd crossing"Seoul in Korea pulled down a freeway, they had some amazing gains after it was removed.One observation was that most of the excess vehicles through the city only travelled to the city because the freeway existed !
Life without a freeway"
Mike W replied to Gus K's discussion Sturt River Bridge upgrade - Greenway Marino Rocks"Thanks for keeping us updated on these items Gus.
I do hope that they put down a bit of bitumen on the short section of loose gravel path that goes through the reserve area.
Its a great shortcut that takes you down by the driver instruction area,…"
Mike W replied to Dean Frost's discussion Edge 500 in the group I've Got a Garmin Gizmo"Have a look on another thread somewhere on here and I seem to remember this question being addressed.
I am on the iPad at the moment with a few minutes to spare so my basic answer is that most 'basic' gps's etc are calibrated for a…"
Mike W replied to Michael Bland's discussion Tour Of Turkey stage 3 ,, stream it live"What a finish !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mike W replied to Gus K's discussion Latest cycling news from DPTI - Military, Churchill Rd & Emerson Overpass"Tend to agree Sophia, the only real bike lanes are those such as a large section of Cross Rd where it is a 24 hour bike lane.
Painting white lines on a road and allowing cars to park there as if the lines/lanes didn't exist really doesn't…"
Mike W replied to Michael G's discussion Freeway Bike Path re-entry point"Is this the bit you are referring to Michael where (almost) everyone follows the red line rather than the green line ?
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Mike W replied to Gus K's discussion How much quicker is it to commute by bike in Adelaide? Watch this video"They made the Beckman St crossing look too easy, try crossing there in either direction in peak hour traffic, can be a nightmare.
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Mike W replied to Nic Clark's discussion CAUTION: TACKS AND NAILS ON MILITARY ROAD"I really don't remember much of it Heather, just one of those things that you see but don't take notice of at the time."
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- What bikes do you ride?
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Giant TCR Composite 1
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- Weekends, Other
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 15:21 on January 6, 2012,
heather said… Mike, can you take photos of the hazards you mention: abrupt bicycle lane end; worn bicycle path; etc. These will assist my report to the authority. Will sign it Coordinator of Adelaide BUG
- At 23:42 on January 4, 2012, heather said…
Mike, I might contact the authority, if I can copy your picture and send that.
As I understand the situation, it is a bicycle lane that ends suddenly. There are some examples of similar situations for vehicles, but black and white signs are used to warn drivers. Are you familiar with the old Kintore Avenue -- Victoria Road intersection in the city. Several cyclists complained to me about that hazard. I reminded ACC a couple of times of the concrete protuberance into the bicycle lane, that squeezed cyclists out. That is if they had not run into concrete because it was hard to see at night (especially when going faster down the hill). ACC fixed it.
There may be a bicycle path on the OTHER side, so first cyclists must cross the road, a potential hazard surely with that busy road. That is, if the cyclist/s have not run off the road, or tried to move into the travel lane and been hit.
Please get back to me.
Heather
- At 13:21 on November 5, 2011,
sandra marshall said… Hi Mike,Scary Photo...
Thanks so much. It was an exhilarating morning. Such a great group of people, from all around adelaide , and the world!
Are you home already??
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