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Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:48 pm
by Apple
I was riding back from Pie in the sky todayand noticed 3 policemen in full uniform riding on the old pacific hwy on mountain bikes.
How impressive is that. I can’t say they were slim but it looks like they are riding as part of a training thing for the police force.

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:52 pm
by liamb
when you are in Adelaide you will see them everywhere in the city, some even wear "police" shorts!! :D . funny to see a looser trying to run from the cops down a road with the boys/girls in blue and yellow fluro chasing on the bikes. Most of the pedal patrol are fit though not donut and pie eaters on bikes!!

Bill

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:53 pm
by csy75
i would have loved to have seen this. on my 1200 cc motorcycle.

did they stop in for a pie? :lol:

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:09 pm
by Apple
csy75 wrote:i would have loved to have seen this. on my 1200 cc motorcycle.

did they stop in for a pie? :lol:
I don't know, I was coming back from pie, I hope not, they need to lose weight :lol: :lol: :lol: they need a salad bar

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:11 pm
by Ozkaban
The Police Games are on in March, including cycling, and there is a bit of a push to get bike squads involved (award for the quickest squad, etc). Not surprised to see them out training.

Cheers,
Dave

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:21 pm
by csy75
a mate of my brother dropped out of Highway patrol to do bikes in the police force...said it was the correct decision and he is loving it....quote a change!

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:33 pm
by Apple
csy75 wrote:a mate of my brother dropped out of Highway patrol to do bikes in the police force...said it was the correct decision and he is loving it....quote a change!
I think it's great tehy are riding and have the bike thing going on. I have only seen it once before in Port Stephens

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:45 pm
by wombatK
Apple wrote:I think it's great tehy are riding and have the bike thing going on. I have only seen it once before in Port Stephens
They've been seen numerous times patrolling the M7 cycleway last year - particularly around school holidays.

I've also spotted them around the Parramatta and Sydney CBD. They've got some especially nice custom made
Hillbrick MTB's.

It's reassuring to see the bike patrols.

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:14 pm
by Old and Rusty
They're regulars in Campbelltown and Liverpool particularly Liverpool. The junkies don't notice them sneaking up to bust them.

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:19 pm
by Addictr3
Apple did you ride Bobbin head as well today?

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:22 pm
by Apple
Addictr3 wrote:Apple did you ride Bobbin head as well today?
Sure did, 8) did you :D

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:18 pm
by Addictr3
Yeah were you climbing with the cannondale or in the pink turra cycle jersey?

I was stretching after bobbin climb :-)

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:22 pm
by Apple
Addictr3 wrote:Yeah were you climbing with the cannondale or in the pink turra cycle jersey?

I was stretching after bobbin climb :-)
The pink Lycra was Cathy, she has red hair and was coming down bobbin head as I was climbing up, I parked at the oval in North Turra I was with another friend I had the Pinerello and green jersey on. We finished about 11.30am.

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:24 pm
by Addictr3
OK hmmm.. I saw someone getting into a car, I said hello to both riders :-)

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:25 pm
by Apple
Addictr3 wrote:OK hmmm.. I saw someone getting into a car, I said hello to both riders :-)
So were you just starting bobbin head when I finished

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:28 pm
by Addictr3
Apple wrote:
Addictr3 wrote:OK hmmm.. I saw someone getting into a car, I said hello to both riders :-)
So were you just starting bobbin head when I finished
I cant find any times in Strava but I rode up from Manly around 1030am, got to Asquith and came from that way to Bobbin head, I passed Cathy then continued on, I guess I missed you!! lol

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:44 pm
by Apple
Yes I was on the other side of Bobbin, Next time I will look out for you. :wink:

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:13 pm
by DaveOZ
Seems to be a lot of head bobbin' going on over that way. No wonder the Police are cruising around. :oops:

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:39 pm
by Apple
DaveOZ wrote:Seems to be a lot of head bobbin' going on over that way. No wonder the Police are cruising around. :oops:
Yes they are wishing :mrgreen:

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:01 pm
by thomashouseman
I've nodded to a pair of Cycle Cops on the bike track part that goes from the Rydalmere ferry stop to Silverwater bridge section.

T.

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:21 pm
by Addictr3
thomashouseman wrote:I've nodded to a pair of Cycle Cops on the bike track part that goes from the Rydalmere ferry stop to Silverwater bridge section.

T.
Yeah ive seen a few coppers in Manly riding around.. I say bring back the horses!!

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:01 pm
by mikesbytes
I've never seen a police cyclist in Sydney who had half a chance in a pursuit. They must be much fitter in SA

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:26 pm
by Mugglechops
I think you would be safe if this bloke was chasing you :D


Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:02 am
by mikesbytes
That must of hurt

Re: Policemen riding

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:23 am
by r2160
We also have them near where I live.

It is just a pity that they don't seem to think they need to obey the law like everybody else

cheers
Glenn