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Tracks vs. cyclists
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/...ears-1-7871079
The photo looks scary indeed. We have no trams or trolleys around here, but I've dodged them in other cities. Here's an interesting sign from Halifax, NS: https://flic.kr/p/GscXqn -- - Frank Krygowski |
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Tracks vs. cyclists
On Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 10:52:13 AM UTC-4, Frank Krygowski wrote:
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/...ears-1-7871079 The photo looks scary indeed. We have no trams or trolleys around here, but I've dodged them in other cities. Here's an interesting sign from Halifax, NS: https://flic.kr/p/GscXqn -- - Frank Krygowski Sheesh! If they're riding that close to the tracks as shown in the image it's no wonder they're crashing. One little waver and a wheel can slip into the track. The bicyclist would be better off riding between the rils rather than so close to one. Cheers |
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On 24/04/16 16:52, Frank Krygowski wrote:
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/...ears-1-7871079 The photo looks scary indeed. We have no trams or trolleys around here, but I've dodged them in other cities. Here's an interesting sign from Halifax, NS: https://flic.kr/p/GscXqn Darwin in action. Where I am in Sausageland there is an extensive tram network, and some large interchanges. Johny Furriner will usually come a cropper in the 1st month, after that he or she learns about minimum angle of attack, effects of rain, points and what happens if you fall off in front of a tram. Well, those that survive do anyway. You can get fooled. The nice new shiny toy your mate has acquired and been subjected to the time honoured tradition of "Can I have a go mate!?" should be treated with respect. While your 50mm Fat Apples may deal with tram tracks with disdain, his hyper-pressure Racing Snakes probably won't :-( |
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Tracks vs. cyclists
Am 24.04.2016 um 16:52 schrieb Frank Krygowski:
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/...ears-1-7871079 The photo looks scary indeed. Well the Brits have lost their experience cycling around tram tracks because they didn't have any tram tracks for a generation or two. In Germany, we have fewer accidents on tram tracks but still tram tracks significantly raise the accident rate. Ideally, cyclists use roads without tram track on, second best is to ensure you cross them in a wide angle, i.e. never ride parallel to the track with less than a foot distance. Still, in my 15 years in Heidelberg, I fell twice, both times cycling between the tracks in bad weather (and both times coming home from chorus rehearsals after 10 PM): once durign light snow fall, some points made my front wheel go sideways, once during heavy rain I wanted to turn right where the tracks continued straight on. |
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On Monday, April 25, 2016 at 4:20:03 AM UTC-4, Rolf Mantel wrote:
Am 24.04.2016 um 16:52 schrieb Frank Krygowski: http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/...ears-1-7871079 The photo looks scary indeed. Well the Brits have lost their experience cycling around tram tracks because they didn't have any tram tracks for a generation or two. In Germany, we have fewer accidents on tram tracks but still tram tracks significantly raise the accident rate. Ideally, cyclists use roads without tram track on, second best is to ensure you cross them in a wide angle, i.e. never ride parallel to the track with less than a foot distance. Still, in my 15 years in Heidelberg, I fell twice, both times cycling between the tracks in bad weather (and both times coming home from chorus rehearsals after 10 PM): once durign light snow fall, some points made my front wheel go sideways, once during heavy rain I wanted to turn right where the tracks continued straight on. There're LOTS of streetcar/tram tracks in Toronto. Things can get very interesting for the inattentive bicyclist where a east/west and a north/south line intersect and also turn. You very quickly learn to lif the front wheel of the bicycle over each rail. Otherwise a curved rail can easily catch your wheel. Cheers |
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