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Is this a similar problem in Adelaide?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jon DeHuge Dec 12, 2012. 57 Replies 0 Likes
Saying G'Day - Ettiquette
Started this discussion. Last reply by Roger ... May 19, 2012. 59 Replies 0 Likes
I commute to work two or three times a week and like to get out over the weekend for a ride and have noticed something interesting when it comes to greetings between cyclists.I ride a flat-bar road…Continue
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Jon DeHuge replied to Sharpsa's discussion Is this a similar problem in Adelaide?"Ran a red light at hutt st and south tce, one of those ones that doesn't change unless a car comes, it was about 5am, looked around and no one to see, went through and looked behind again, and there was a paddy wagon, i laughed and the boys in…"
heather replied to Sharpsa's discussion Is this a similar problem in Adelaide?"Hoffman, I don't cycle there often yet have noticed that the design is cyclist-unfriendly."
heather replied to Sharpsa's discussion Is this a similar problem in Adelaide?"Hoffman, peruse Austroads for diagrams of traffic calming devices with 'bicycle by-passes'. Not that my local Prospect Council takes any notice of this or me reminding them of such designs."
Patrick O'Kane replied to Sharpsa's discussion Is this a similar problem in Adelaide?"If you can't proved ID and and the cops can't issue an expiation notice they can/will arrest you until you can prove who you are."
flammobammo replied to Sharpsa's discussion Is this a similar problem in Adelaide?"I saw a homeless man on Hutt St crossing the road without due regard to a courier drivers income based on commission not wage. The homeless guy got tooted. Not sure if he cared though, I think he had bigger problems in life than getting tooted at."
flammobammo replied to Sharpsa's discussion Is this a similar problem in Adelaide?"Presumably for identification purposes. Moral of the story is that if you're walking redlights, keep your cash handy but put your ID somewhere less obvious than your hip pocket."
David Southern replied to Sharpsa's discussion Is this a similar problem in Adelaide?"Or, for commuting, toe-clips and straps (set loose). Better than no "pull" on the pedals, and easy enough to get one's foot out. Can take off without clipping in, and flip the pedal over so the foot is in after moving off."
crickets replied to Sharpsa's discussion Is this a similar problem in Adelaide?"All in all I'm probably more cautious, take less risks and bend the rules less when riding clipped in. Clipping in is second nature now, but still, I'm relatively new to having my feet attached to pedals (but not new, by any means, to…"
MarkK replied to Sharpsa's discussion Is this a similar problem in Adelaide?"mandatory "Stand-Still" classes for all cyclists."
Not an electronic mouse replied to Sharpsa's discussion Is this a similar problem in Adelaide?"OK, fair call. Might be a good reason to avoid clips when commuting. I have a theory that clips are a contributing factor to cyclist not stopping when they should and riding across pedestrian crossings instead of walking. I think clips are a bit…"
Not an electronic mouse replied to Sharpsa's discussion Is this a similar problem in Adelaide?"That is the one. Agree there should be a better way."
crickets replied to Sharpsa's discussion Is this a similar problem in Adelaide?"I've seen people get hooked up on the tracks after missing their clip."
MarkK replied to Sharpsa's discussion Is this a similar problem in Adelaide?"
this is the spot i was thinking"
Not an electronic mouse replied to Sharpsa's discussion Is this a similar problem in Adelaide?"Not sure you are thinking of the same interestection. Cars turning left here are well clear of cyclists waiting at the stop line. The angle that you cross the tracks would be around 45 degrees so I don't think that you'd be at any…"
MarkK replied to Sharpsa's discussion Is this a similar problem in Adelaide?"I wonder what the legal implications are with having a crash there? it would have to be 50/50."
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- At 17:39 on March 16, 2012,
Matt Koukourou said… Yes Paul am one of the weekend warriors a little, nothing too major but just trying to build it up. Also do commute atleast once a week.
During winter I have knee and arm warmers and shoe covers - and the most important full finger gloves!
Will try and get you out to one of our L rides from Port Norlunga - great for new to cycling people as slow pace and no-one is left behind. Constant re-groups etc.
- At 14:38 on March 16, 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 :
- ➨ Gawler Wheelers Upcoming Group Ride Events
- ➨ Gawler Wheelers Group Ride Calendar
- ➨ Adelaide Cyclists Events
To join the Gawler Wheelers Group, just click the '✚ Join Gawler Wheelers' button.
This special '✚ Join Gawler Wheelers' button (an inactive copy is shown below) appears in the upper right hand corner of the ➨ Gawler Wheelers Group Page.
So, come along and try us out !
All riders are welcome.
Gawler Wheelers Contact Info
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers
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Email:Gawler.Wheelers@gmail.com- ➨ Gawler Wheelers Upcoming Group Ride Events
- At 8:21 on March 16, 2012, heather said…
Hi Paul, know what you mean about a great commute on the Veloway. For a while I regularly caught the train south, attended to business (garage too slowly restored my classic car taking years!), then cycled back to the city. Often said hi to commuting cyclists heading home after an early shift, or starting a late shift. Cheers, Heather
- At 21:44 on March 15, 2012, heather said…
Hi Paul,
Welcome to Adelaide Cyclists. You might be interested in joining AC group Commuters and, if you cycle in the city, Adelaide BUG. I coordinate four AC groups with emphasis on improving cycling conditions: Adelaide BUG, Prospect BUG, Look For Cyclists and Vote For Cyclists. There is more info in the introduction on each group web page.
Cheers, Heather
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