"I've started making the right on Erskine and then onto Sussex to avoid the lights on the right from the SHB to the Pyrmont Bridge. Which saves me a lot of time over waiting for the lights. On the return I take the King St CL and Kent St CL, but…"
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Soren Harner
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- Cremorne, NSW
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Soren Harner commented on Mark Lambert's group Cargo Bikes"I have an early generation of the Yuba Mundo I bought for about $800 + $200 shipping. We added stand and go-getter bags. The components are cheap but durable, and it can carry massive loads. I have had to replace broken spokes just once in…"
Soren Harner replied to Craig Blundell's discussion Thoughts on Ride to Work day ??? in the group Commuting"Well the lights on Kent St. only given enough time for 5 out of 20 queued up cyclists to cross (legally). On the other hand I enjoyed the safety in numbers going up the Pacific Highway to Miller St.
And you know what? These first time…"
Soren Harner replied to Soren Harner's discussion Defending our cycle lanes in the group Commuting"Wow - you're right. I didn't see the arrow under the Taxi. I guess the dashed line means it's not a cycle lane, despite the painted bicycle on it. I'll go apologize to them for the harassment tomorrow.
@Bob,…"
Bob Moore replied to Soren Harner's discussion Defending our cycle lanes in the group Commuting"I dont think it is a bike lane if the google street view is still relevant. It is a left turn lane for cars. There are No Stopping signs though, so the taxis are definitely illegally stopping there. Bit of a too clever design IMO, with cyclists…"
Soren Harner replied to Soren Harner's discussion Defending our cycle lanes in the group Commuting"I hassled them again this week. Just as enough polite (say 5m away) bell-ringing has improved pedestrian awareness (well, in my opinion it has improved) maybe if we all politely ask the Taxis to move they'll learn."
Llewster replied to Soren Harner's discussion Defending our cycle lanes in the group Commuting"We'll keep on taking photos and someone will do something about it.
Taxi drivers are just upset as more people are cycling instead of taking a cab.
Its also good promotion - he gets you scared so you don't ride a bike - and use a cab…"
Mark Lipski replied to Soren Harner's discussion Defending our cycle lanes in the group Commuting"I find that the College St bike path often has pedestrians walking on it, especially the section between William and Macquarrie, where there is no footpath next to it. When I’ve confronted people they usually ignore me and keep walking, or…"
Peter H replied to Soren Harner's discussion Defending our cycle lanes in the group Commuting"kick their mirror on the way past and then a "Sorry mate, didn't see you there in the cycle lane". Just kidding. I use examples like this as a reason why I don't use cycle lanes most of the time."
Soren Harner added a discussion to the group Commuting
Defending our cycle lanes
What do others do when you see cycleways/lanes blocked by cars, milling pedestrians, loading trucks, etc.? Recently on Kent St a young woman's car broke down. Like a good driver, she pulled off the road and parked, where else, smack in the middle of the cycleway at 5:30pm where 10 cyclists had to hop onto the footpath per minute. I suspect 9/10 drivers would have done the same, rather than block traffic. Around Mosman it's the cycle lanes next to cars, which are completely unusable because…See More
Soren Harner commented on Mark Lambert's group Cargo Bikes"Adults might wonder if we're crazy but kids just love it. When I take pick the kids up from school, the others all want a ride. I was in a bike shop with the Yuba a while back. A guy with a $5k roadbike came in behind me, not sure what to…"
Soren Harner commented on Mark Lambert's group Cargo Bikes"I have a Yuba too, alas no electric kit. I cart around a 7 and 9 year old, mostly dressed in pink ballet clothes. I get a lot of funny looks.e"
Soren Harner is attending Adam Butler's event
Rally for Safe Cycling at Start RTA HQ Nth Sydney - End NSW Parliament
March 12, 2011 from 8am to 12pm
In response to the perpetually negative portrayal of cyclists in Sydney there is going to be a "Rally for Safe Cycling" held. If you have an interest in being safe on our roads then you are invited to attend. I urge ALL cyclists irrespective of type, age, sex to come along and support each other in a mass ride. (see route here). refer back for regular updates - stay tuned!…See More
Soren Harner joined Mark Lambert's group
Family Cycling
Cycling with young 'uns.Talking about babyseats, trailers, cargo bikes, or anything vaguely related to cycling with children.
Soren Harner replied to Mark Lambert's discussion Cargo bikes as child carriers in the group Cargo Bikes"I take my kids (8 and 6) everywhere on the bike. They love it so much it's becoming a bit of a problem when I want them to walk or take the bus. When I take them to school other kids gather around thinking it's the coolest thing ever. The…"
Soren Harner commented on Mark Lambert's group Cargo Bikes"Without a doubt our Cargobike is the best way to shop at nearby markets. Here we are on our fortnightly run to the North Sydney market.
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Profile Information
- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Commuting, Road Cycling, Mountain Biking
- Where in Sydney do you live ?
- Cremorne
- Tell us about your bikes
- Old Marin MTB, MASI commuting bike, also works for road.
- About Me:
- Head of Engineering at Atlassian, a software company with a great cycling culture
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 11:12am on May 9, 2009, Soren Harner said…
- Broke my wrist this week in a crash riding to work this week in the roundabout where Hight St and Afred St meet in North Sydney. I'd advise finding a route with less traffic. Ironically this was after I completed the Dirtworks 100km MTB race without a scratch.
- At 9:10am on May 3, 2010,
Michael S. (Boxhead) said… - HI Soren, I read your comment re riding your Yuba Mundo. It's an interesting bike. Did you get it in Australia? The nearest distributor I could find is in NZ.
Cheers, Michael
- At 9:59pm on May 3, 2010, Michael S. (Boxhead) said…
- Thanks for the info Soren. I'm going have to throw this into the mix for my next bike purchase. Cheers, Michael
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