View Full Version : Cyclers Beware
Bosoxfan
10-13-2010, 06:26 PM
I was out on my daily bike ride today.99% of the time I stay on the roads.Today I wanted to see how the construction on the other side of the multimodal bridge(over 441) was going so I pedaled up the bridge.On the way down the other side I was going real slow,not knowing what I would encounter at the bottom.Once I reached the bottom I decided to take a left towards the dog park.The trail looked liked packed dirt so I proceeded with caution.Next thing I know I'm on the ground:boom:.The dirt slid out from under my tires and I fell:shocked:.Like I said I was moving real slow so all that happened was I got dirty .If I had come down that bridge at a reasonable speed instead of being cautious I wouldn't have been so lucky!Some of the guys on the construction crew came over to see if I was alright.I told them I was but that they should consider putting up a sign warning future cyclists of the danger.Guess I'll be staying off these multimodal paths and stay in the road where experienced cyclists belong.:22yikes:
chuckinca
10-13-2010, 07:54 PM
Road Bike, Hybred or Mtn Bike?
I take my chances crossing 441 at a light instead of going over the cart bridge.
Isn't there a sign closing the path - what if a cart went thru there?
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Bosoxfan
10-13-2010, 09:25 PM
Carts don't have a problem.My Cannondale road bike with it's thin wheels weren't any match for this loose pavement!!
Bosoxfan
10-14-2010, 07:02 AM
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Minnesotalyn
10-14-2010, 11:49 AM
How are the cart tunnels for riding your bikes, are they tall enough with your helmet on?
redwitch
10-14-2010, 12:14 PM
No problem on height. Biggest problem is having to stop and then go up a pretty steep incline. If you're fit no problem, if you're just getting back into riding, you may be walking your bike up from some of the tunnels.
Bosoxfan
10-14-2010, 03:22 PM
How are the cart tunnels for riding your bikes, are they tall enough with your helmet on?
Good question.I've never gone thru the tunnels.I feel safer on the roads.
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