I've only been in Wellington for a few days and already I'm becoming annoyed by cyclists. It's no wonder that mild mannered ex-schoolteacher Richard who usually drives like your grandad turns into a raving road-rager when cyclists are around.
Wellington has been in the news a lot over the last few years with the council spending a lot of money on creating cycle lanes that has angered motorists and rate-payers. I used to cycle to university in the 1970s and it was dangerous for cyclists then and was forced off the road a few times.
The fact is though that Wellington streets are narrow and windy (in both senses and pronunciation of that word) and cycling is a risk. Unfortunately, creating cycle ways on most of them narrows the roads further and takes away valuable and useful parking spaces.
That said though, there a re a lot of cycle lanes that are safe to use and are in pristine condition. One of the reasons for them being in pristine condition apart from the fact that they are relatively new and well-made is that may cyclists don't use the bloody things.
Over the last few days, when driving around Wellington (something that I'm soon going to give up in favour of walking, bussing and Ubering) I've been stuck in traffic following some twonk riding in the middle of the road.
Sheesh!
I come from Northland and those pests have largely been eradicated up there.
As I said, I'll be leaving the car in the garage as much as I can in future and walking but, no doubt, I'll be annoyed by cyclists not using the cycle lanes or the road and riding on the footpaths instead.
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"One of the reasons for them being in pristine condition apart from the fact that they are relatively new and well-made is that may cyclists don't use the bloody things." Yes, the other eleven months are generally okay.
Ha, ha, I agree that cycle tracks are a bloody pain.
Hey, we're getting more posts now that you're back in Wellington. Is that because it's less far to send them?
"He's your brother"... I suppose if you moved to Venice you would want all the canals drained? Why do motorists claim the roads anyway? Look at old photos; everybody is peacefully walking across and on the roads as a few horses meander down the middle.
Ok, I suggest that you give “peacefully walking across and on the roads” a go on the main Hutt road or even Jackson street.
Understanding the internet thingy isn’t de rigeur in Wainuiomata I see.
Probably best to write a new post soon.
I’ve been busy.
Too busy still?
Too tired
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