Tourists causing crashes?

[pritch]

On the basis of very little evidence there may be cause to wonder if that may have happened here?

http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/90940804/cyclist-suffers-serious-head-injuries-in-crash-on-coastal-walkway

I use this stretch of walkway but the thought of meeting an American had never crossed my tiny mind. I might stay away until the event is over?

[Woodman]

That's going to cause a problem amongst the cycling fraternity. Obviously they can't blame either of the cyclists because it just can't be their fault because they are cyclists. Act of god maybe?

[merv]

Yep, what's the chance the Yank didn't yank left but yanked right to pass and hit the kiwi who was trying to stay on his own left side?

[pritch]

Just from reading the item I got the impression that the local moved left and the foringer moved right, both doing what is normal for them.

Using the walkway can be "interesting" because, just as on the road, there are a lot of people under the impression that they alone are using it.

You still see a lot of cyclists without hats which indicates a low level of awareness. Summer before last the cops did a blitz on helmet use, dishing out fines to those without. Walkways (and beaches) are "roads" so...

[Autech]

I remember seeing footage of a fatal car vs truck on the desert road where the car swerved right rather than left in a panic situation. It was a tourist in the car from overseas, you'd imagine it is no different on a children's toy (aka bicycle).

Either way it appears that playing chicken on a bike isn't the best recreational time.

When I was a wee lad a mate and I used to disconnect our brakes and hoon down through the Pukete under pass on the way home from school. A few years ago I read about a pedestrian that was killed walking down there after being struck by a bicycle. Just goes to show that anything can be dangerous in the right circumstances. Glad my mate and I didn't hit anyone.

[Paul in NZ]

Shit - people cant even decide what side of the path to move too on shared pathways if they are walking and I'm riding towards them - I swear some of them deliberately move into your path

[Zedder]

Yep, what's the chance the Yank didn't yank left but yanked right to pass and hit the kiwi who was trying to stay on his own left side?


There's the problem, too many frickin yanks!

[Virago]

You still see a lot of cyclists without hats which indicates a low level of awareness. Summer before last the cops did a blitz on helmet use, dishing out fines to those without. Walkways (and beaches) are "roads" so...

Two of the major cycling rules - wear a helmet, and don't ride on the footpath. Oddly, it appears that the two rules cancel each other out.

[mossy1200]

Two of the major cycling rules - wear a helmet, and don't ride on the footpath. Oddly, it appears that the two rules cancel each other out.

Two Wongs dont make a White?

[FJRider]

Yep, what's the chance the Yank didn't yank left but yanked right to pass and hit the kiwi who was trying to stay on his own left side?

There is NO legal requirement for ROAD rules to be applied on public WALK ways ... <_<

[Virago]

There is NO legal requirement for ROAD rules to be applied on public WALK ways ... <_<

Fair enough. But it makes sense to have some convention in place when cyclists are hurtling down said walkways at great speed.

[FJRider]

Fair enough. But it makes sense to have some convention in place when cyclists are hurtling down said walkways at great speed.

It would make sense for all cyclists to obey road rules on the road too ... we both know THAT is not going to happen.

[pritch]

There is NO legal requirement for ROAD rules to be applied on public WALK ways ... <_<

Yes there is. The walkway is legally treated as a road, except that motor vehicles are not permitted. Note the comment by the cop.
"Although it is not a road that vehicles travel on, you still have to stick to the road rules and keep to the left when you are using it."

As has been mentioned they have dished out tickets on the walkway for cycling without a helmet. Similarly beaches are legally roads too.

And I hope that you aren't going to try and tell us that everybody except cyclists obeys the rules of the road?

[Moise]

Tourists don't cause crashes on our roads, walkways or cycleways, and cows don't pollute our lakes and rivers.

And there is no housing crisis in Auckland, or any other town or city.

If you believe any or all of these statements, feel free to vote National in the election this year.

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[jasonu]

Tourists don't cause crashes on our roads, walkways or cycleways, and cows don't pollute our lakes and rivers.

And there is no housing crisis in Auckland, or any other town or city.

If you believe any or all of these statements, feel free to vote National in the election this year.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HVogejKx_c

[caspernz]

Wouldn't have happened if the path had a WRB down the centre...:innocent:

[Moise]

Wouldn't have happened if the path had a WRB down the centre...:innocent:
Back in the day, the footpaths on Queen St in Auckland had a white line painted down the middle. All well and good until you had to make a right turn into a shop during the rush hour ...

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[Autech]

Tourists don't cause crashes on our roads, walkways or cycleways, and cows don't pollute our lakes and rivers.

And there is no housing crisis in Auckland, or any other town or city.

If you believe any or all of these statements, feel free to vote National in the election this year.

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I might just be forced to with the state of the "opposition" currently. Is there a "Ban foreign drivers, make immigrants move from Auckland and force cyclists to get off windy roads" party anywhere? If so sign me up!

[Jeff Sichoe]

I think the solution here is to lock the airport gates and tell the world to fuck off and leave us alone

we're full

get fucked and get the fuck outta here

[EJK]

I think the solution here is to lock the airport gates and tell the world to fuck off and leave us alone

we're full

get fucked and get the fuck outta here

O harro! we hav munee

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[Zedder]

[SIZE=5][I]O harro! we hav munee


Ka-ching............................................c hong.

[jasonu]

I think the solution here is to lock the airport gates and tell the world to fuck off and leave us alone

we're full

get fucked and get the fuck outta here

Donald trump is trying to implement that very same plan...

[Jeff Sichoe]

Ok but you guys have porous borders and a huge economy built on endless consumption

we could lock the doors and just eat meat, drink milk and have honey on our toast until the end of days.

[TheDemonLord]

Ok but you guys have porous borders and a huge economy built on endless consumption

we could lock the doors and just eat meat, drink milk and have honey on our toast until the end of days.

But muh porn on muh internet....

[Moise]

Ok but you guys have porous borders and a huge economy built on endless consumption

we could lock the doors and just eat meat, drink milk and have honey on our toast until the end of days.
Not just any honey, but Manuka honey!

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[caspernz]

Not just any honey, but Manuka honey!

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Be careful, our honey is being exported almost as fast as our water...