Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
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Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
Postby johnm_oz » Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:00 am
I'm very new to riding, never rode as a kid and have only just started with a decent roadie after a few years with a Kmart special, so my skill level is very limited. While I realise practice and confidence has a big part to play, are there any special techniques to riding in that sort of restricted area? I feel on edge and unstable the whole time I'm on the bridge.
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
Postby master6 » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:21 pm
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
Postby mcdurdin » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:56 pm
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
Postby Mulger bill » Sun Jan 01, 2012 1:00 am
Yep, this works.master6 wrote:Look at a spot on the pavement about 15 metres in front of you.
An old MTB trick that always works is to look where you want to go. If you look at what you want to miss, you won't.
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
Postby RobRollin » Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:29 pm
mcdurdin wrote:Ride it no hands. You become so focused on keeping your balance that you don't notice how narrow the path is.
Not real safe thing to do!
Just ride it slow or walk your bike until your comfortable riding over. When your going down, give way to those riding up. Slow down for walkers, other riders etc
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
Postby zephy » Sun Jan 01, 2012 4:13 pm
loved going across it though, have to admit that..... was a good way to wear of the fush n chups from Const. Dock.
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
Postby johnm_oz » Sun Jan 01, 2012 11:41 pm
Cheers
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
Postby RobRollin » Mon Jan 02, 2012 9:53 am
I would like a re design of the pathway and get rid of the fire hydrants, the path doesnt need to be any wider but without the hydrants it would open it would make it less dangerous.
Oh and something I learnt, It is illegal to ride on the road on the bridge without a Police permit. Only registered vehicles are allowed
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge) [One Way Path]
Postby johnm_oz » Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:33 pm
The thing I hate most are those bloody great chunky winches, followed by the V groove between the bridge decking and the edge of the concrete wall. Nasty evil thing that is...
I think they made it illegal to use the road when some silly old codger drove his mobility scooter thing across the bridge.
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
Postby mcdurdin » Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:58 pm
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
Postby master6 » Mon Jan 02, 2012 1:49 pm
RobRollin wrote:Oh and something I learnt, It is illegal to ride on the road on the bridge without a Police permit. Only registered vehicles are allowed
How would road users know this? Are there any signs?
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
Postby RobRollin » Mon Jan 02, 2012 3:04 pm
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
Postby mcdurdin » Mon Jan 02, 2012 4:28 pm
That is something I have often wondered. There are no signs. This is the only online reference I've found:master6 wrote:How would road users know this? Are there any signs?
http://www.police.tas.gov.au/news/posts ... an+Bridge/
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
Postby master6 » Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:05 pm
The Police Public Relations article suggests to me that use is permissable, as surely they would have made mention if it was an infringement.mcdurdin wrote:That is something I have often wondered. There are no signs. This is the only online reference I've found:master6 wrote:How would road users know this? Are there any signs?
http://www.police.tas.gov.au/news/posts ... an+Bridge/
Some, like me, might suggest that such use is an infringement against common sense
I have used the motor vehicle lanes twice, each time as part of a group of a dozen or so.
In an endeavour to discover the facts, I have emailed the following question to Service Tasmania enquiry service. They offer to get answers from Govt when we dont know where to enquire. I will post their reply.
Question asked:-
"Are bicyclists legally able to ride in the motor vehicle lanes on the Tasman Bridge? If not, what law or regulation prevents such use?"
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
Postby johnm_oz » Mon Jan 02, 2012 11:14 pm
-Focus around 15M. This was the most difficult to change, seems my preference is about 5M...
-Choose a line in the centre of the path and concentrate on it.
-Don't allow myself any distractions.
-Try to relax.
Still felt a bit tense but I don't think I was anywhere near as wobbly, I certainly felt more stable. Thanks for the advice fellahs.
Now to work on the one way thing. I might write a letter to transport minister McKinn if anyone else wants to join me. I'll draft something when I'm not quite so full of Taste cheer.
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
Postby BenevolantDictatorD » Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:36 am
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
Postby master6 » Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:06 am
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
Postby master6 » Wed Jan 04, 2012 2:14 pm
"Thank you for your query of 2 January 2012 asking if bicyclists can legally ride in the motor vehicle lanes on the Tasman Bridge? There is no law or regulation that prevents this although there are paths on either side of the bridge that can be used by both pedestrians and cyclists."
We cyclists will make up our own minds. My view is that I would use it at 4am if motor traffic was almost non existent, and I would use it at any time if I was in a large group that could clearly occupy a lane.
Neither option is satisfactory; Learn to like it as the Tasmanian economy has more important matters to address.........like beds in hospitals
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
Postby master6 » Sat Feb 04, 2012 4:33 pm
Choosing to use the vehicle lane was a sensible decision because a group of this size is clearly visible from a distance, can occupy a lane, and avoids mayhem on the footpath with oncoming bicycles, pedestrians, prams, and dogs etc.
Happily, it is in keeping with traffic laws.
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Re: Narrow Pathways (eg Tasman Bridge)
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