wellington cc puts sand on corners

**THE CHEF** · 30th April 2005, 14:02

coming home from work and what did i see f----- sand ahhhhhhh.
wellington cc thort is was a good idea!!!!
finnishing off road works.
gsx did not like it fell off about 10kmh few light scratches .
but on a mint bike f----- pissed off.
wellinton cc took photos said get 3 quoats.
$3000 dollors do you guys think the assholes will cough up

**Jantar** · 30th April 2005, 14:11

If they had any warning signs saying that there was road works or slippery surface etc then no, they won't pay up. However if there was nothing to indicate a hazard then you may have a case against them.

Whatever the outcome I hope that you and your bike are soon on two wheels again.

**Patch** · 30th April 2005, 14:39

Tis a real bastard when that happens - bloody WCC just does wot it friggin likes. If they get too pissy about it - small claims should do it, and/or ring the paper

they don't like that too much.

I remember a mate clipped a raised manhole cover and fell off (while cornering at speed, tut tut) they finally coughed up, took a while.

At least with OSH these days it can make it easier to hold them accountable, especially when they are always taking shortcuts.

If you can, take 'em to the cleaners bro. Good luck.

**StoneChucker** · 30th April 2005, 15:13

Bad "luck" mate. Sand/gravel/loose shit is the bain of my life, I'm so paranoid about it, it slows me down on good roads!

If there were no signs, make them pay... Say, aren't you feeling a little psychologically traumatised?

Hell, I would be

**SPman** · 30th April 2005, 17:43

Ummm....should you not be observing the road surface and riding to the conditions.......

**Sutage** · 30th April 2005, 19:03

Why the hell are they placing sand on corners anyway, but if they did and they put a sign up your prob SOL unfortunately dude

**Teflon** · 30th April 2005, 19:17

They do that on the back road to Taupo, just before the Mangakino dam.

It's just enough to put you on edge, makes me ride a little slower.

**THE CHEF** · 30th April 2005, 20:37

when fell off it was on my home street cave rd houghton bay.
and there was no signs up thats why thay came around next day
took photos oh and by the way did break 2 ribs cant laugh for 8 weeks .

**John** · 30th April 2005, 20:39

jezus thats a cut of bad luck, I think they will definatly have to cough up if there was no signs - I seriously wonder if councils ever think of the 2 wheelers?...

Sorry about the rips, I know how much that sucks

**THE CHEF** · 30th April 2005, 20:43

when fell off it was on my home street cave rd houghton bay.
and there was no signs up thats why thay came around next day
took photos oh and by the way did break 2 ribs cant laugh for 8 weeks .

**Zapf** · 1st May 2005, 02:37

Originally Posted by THE CHEF

when fell off it was on my home street cave rd houghton bay.
and there was no signs up thats why thay came around next day
took photos oh and by the way did break 2 ribs cant laugh for 8 weeks .

ouch... I didn't know you can break 2 ribs at 10k's..

I low sided at 60, 70 and bruised / cracked 1....

sorry to hear thou... must be gutted.

**BugSplat** · 1st May 2005, 10:35

There is a precedent, of Wellington City councilor taking action against the Tararua District council for “un-marked roadwork’s “ - which I think he won! So you should have a good chance.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...=council+court

**wkid_one** · 1st May 2005, 11:02

Interesting - I have seen fine gravel being used as well - which I would put as akin to marbles on an oil slick on wet wood! But at least car drivers won't pick loose stones up in the wet tar and flick them at you - oh...hold on....yes they will?

**2_SL0** · 1st May 2005, 11:18

Originally Posted by Zapf

ouch... I didn't know you can break 2 ribs at 10k's..

I low sided at 60, 70 and bruised / cracked 1....

sorry to hear thou... must be gutted.

Actually the ironic the thing is, you can. It is unlikely he slide, more of just a splat, if anything was in the way i.e his arm, clip on, bike etc. Then the full force of the fall and all the energy is discharged directly into that portion of the body. So a clip on directly into chest will hurt ALOT. Remember it would be a uncontrolled fall. Try this for a test stand on the pavement, spread your arms out to the side and fall foward onto the pavement. Tell me if it hurts. Now place a brick directly where you chest will land on the pavement and repeat procedure. Where as a high speed slide the energy is burnt off with the slide. ITs not the slide that hurts (in leathers) its the objects you hit on the way. Im sure someone will put this better than I have.

**Patch** · 1st May 2005, 11:45

You're right, sliding doesn't actually hurt that much. I did something stupid down Breaker Bay Rd (many moons ago) and hit the deck at 100mph. The only damage I sustained while sliding was ripped jeans and a grazed knee. What really hurt was when I rolled over and my lower back met the kerb as I stopped sliding.

that hurt

Moral of this story: always always always wear leathers