"I agree. Congestion... can't help but feel sorry for the motorists as I ride past the gridlock every time there is a hiccup on the M2, Epping Rd, Delhi Rd, etc. The "innocent victims" are the poor bus passengers stuck in the traffic,…"
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Epping Road SUP is so convenient!
Started this discussion. Last reply by sit ubu sit Jun 4, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Epping Rd Traffic Gridlock - The cyclist always gets through
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robbiejuve Feb 29, 2012. 25 Replies 1 Like
Police car parked across shared path
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Moore Apr 23, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
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Neil Jackson replied to DamianM's discussion Important - What are you going to do about it ?"As individuals our voice of discontent is lost because it is spread across time (as well as across may different issues). What is clear from this site is that people can certainly write...
How about saving up all that creative venom for a…"
Neil Jackson replied to Michael O'Reilly's discussion "The real menace on our roads" ... SMH"I was caught out: had me thinking it was yet another cyclist-bashing submission from a Daily Terror reader - one who could write as well as read.
Pedestrian hoons should be banned from walking... I was walking in Brisbane CBD last year (no I…"
"Only one way to find out if he leaves his mobike on at 2:00am..."
Carlos Kramer replied to Neil Jackson's discussion Epping Road SUP is so convenient!"I was going to say something about an old key, some glue and a deft snap of the wrist being helpful in these situations but encouraging vandalism isn't right, is it?
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Neil Jackson replied to biker1's discussion NSW State govt to fund new car parking spots for train commuters - $170 million for 1200 spots"Re your neighbour... forget cycling, why don't they just walk? A distance of 1.6km should take only 15 minutes (including time waiting to cross roads, etc). Unfortunately I suspect it's just an indication of how conditioned people are to…"
Martin Geliot replied to Neil Jackson's discussion Epping Road SUP is so convenient!"ranger or cops should be called to organise a parking fine
or tip it over"
Neil Jackson posted a discussionEpping Road SUP is so convenient!
Either someone has recognised that cyclists and pedestrians may find themselves caught short while in transit, or Doctor Who has landed, or someone from a nearby…See More
Robbiejuve replied to Neil Jackson's discussion Epping Rd Traffic Gridlock - The cyclist always gets through"I'm off electoral now and my address was St Leonards but I was looking forward to a 70k round commute (taking long way there) so I didnt bother trying to get out of it. When I got to the court they said I lived too far and to go home, I must…"
Robbiejuve replied to Neil Jackson's discussion Epping Rd Traffic Gridlock - The cyclist always gets through"It was raining and yes thats not a real excuse but I had just cycled 35k and I really didnt think Parra was that bad.
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Paul replied to Neil Jackson's discussion Epping Rd Traffic Gridlock - The cyclist always gets through"..and if you do go, the travel allowance is not even enough to cover the cheapest bus ticket you can buy. For the 1 day I had to go to the Downing Centre for Jury Duty, my travel allowance was something like $1.19. They actually sent my a cheque for…"
Neil Alexander replied to Neil Jackson's discussion Epping Rd Traffic Gridlock - The cyclist always gets through"No doubt there was a good reason you had to turn a ~20-minute walk into a 40-minute drive?
I suspect it is the reason behind so many traffic jams..."
Martin Geliot replied to Neil Jackson's discussion Epping Rd Traffic Gridlock - The cyclist always gets through"good to be off electoral roll, or at least with addy too far from court for them to make you go :-)"
Robbiejuve replied to Neil Jackson's discussion Epping Rd Traffic Gridlock - The cyclist always gets through"I have only experienced Parra traffic once in recent times when I rode to my parents house and my mum drove me the 2km's to Parra for Jury Duty. I was disgusted, Great Western Hwy was a parking lot, it took us 40 mins to get to court"
Kylie replied to Neil Jackson's discussion Epping Rd Traffic Gridlock - The cyclist always gets through"Funny you say that about boxing, I'm actually starting a box-fit class this week. Just a once-a-week thing that my work is subsidising (until they realise there is nothing in it for them). I'm really looking forward to doing…"
Si replied to Neil Jackson's discussion Epping Rd Traffic Gridlock - The cyclist always gets through"Thank you Kyles.
It really just comes down to it not really being fair for Si jr to be in a Trailer for probably 3 hours a day. There are only a couple of spots I'd be a bit ermm ahhh about, but I could use the foot path there. Seriously…"
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Commuting, Recreational
- Where in Sydney do you live ?
- Eastwood
- Tell us about your bikes
- Only one bike: Trek 720 "Hybrid" (purchased 1994) retro-fitted with an electric power-assist motor.
- About Me:
- My parents couldn't afford a car when I was young so we cycled everywhere. In Manchester that's a big ask: we have as many words to describe rain as the inuit (eskimos) have for snow. Winters were real fun, with chilblains in our feet to keep us amused (think "mild frostbite"). The only benefit of living south of Manchester was the flattish topology. Graduated as an Electrical Engineer and I get really annoyed when I see crappy design in cyclepaths and similar infrastructure - I think Aussies should complain a lot more, otherwise government will continue to give us a bad deal. I want see government make Active Transport much more attractive to the average person. I am currently commuting by bike via Epping Rd and Gore Hill Freeway shared cyclepath to North Sydney.
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- At 2:15pm on April 12, 2009,
Garry said… - Hi Neil,
Do I have your lights from the full-moon-ride?
I want to return them to the Neil who so kindly lent them to me after my bike was stolen and I was riding an unfamiliar borrowed mountain bike with poor gears for going up hills.
I will be on the next twilight ride to return them to you.
Cheers and thanks
Garry
0402 264 489
- At 9:28pm on May 5, 2009,
Michael S. (Boxhead) said… - Hi Neil,
I note that you have a bike "retro-fitted with an electric power-assist motor". I have been doing some casual research about doing something similar for my wife's bike.
What's you experience of the power assist been? I get the impression that there are large differences in the power and quality of the the kits and complete bikes available.
Did you buy a kit or construct your own?
Thanks,
Michael
- At 7:44pm on May 6, 2009, Michael S. (Boxhead) said…
- Thanks Neil. That is great information. I'll be checking out those two sites. As you warned, electric assist bikes are expensive. But at the moment it might be difference between my wife being able to ride with me or not. Thanks again.
- At 3:11pm on May 20, 2009,
Eugene said… - Hi Neil,
I just read your article in the Northern District Times. This article is incredible because the exact same thing happened to me at Blacktown almost 9 months ago. Unfortunatly to avoid hitting the back of the car before the roundabout I locked my front wheel up and went straight over the handle bar, and smashed my wrist into many peices. Naturally the driver did not stop, nor were there any witnesses, nor did I get the number plate. But the incident was identicle to yours. I was approaching the roundabout. I decided to take up the left lane myself to avoid being squashed. The driver behind me overtook me with their foot to the floor, cut back in front of me and then braked hard. The only difference was that the car could have just overtaken me in the other lane - it was a two land roundabout with no other cars in sight, they didn't have to cut back in front of me.
So now I have a metal plate screwed into my wrist for the rest of my life, all because some idiot was too impatent to wait 4 seconds. Anyway, it could have been worse I guess.
Eugene
- At 10:03am on May 23, 2009, Eugene said…
- never heard of that website, but I also can't seem to get there. Must be down for maintenanace.
I agree was your assessment of how a crash or near miss can change habits. I'm ultra cautious on the road now - always expecting the worst from drivers... in a way my incident may contribute towards my future safety.
- At 2:51pm on August 26, 2009, Paul said…
- The driver paid up my costs for repairs + doctor. I wasn't actually off the bike at all thankfully. I had it repaired at Clarence St while I was at work.
Still have to do the P5 Report, just keep running out of time. I think I have 6 months to do it, which at my current rate I will need!
As for car rego, make/model etc, I was able to get these easily by just stopping off at the address on the way home. Car was parked in plain view and the details noted (including the absence of registration sticker)
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