Car vs Bike @ Mana Esplanade

[Bend-it]

sheesh... great job Mark! Sometimes I think maybe it's not worth riding bikes and running these risks, but then in that case how low do the risks have to be before you do anything?

Just keep doing it and manage the risks best we can I reckon...

[Paul in NZ]

Cheers Paul, I don't think we did any more than anyone else would have. Anyway, something to think about regarding the lights down there.

I have a feeling they've changed the signals. After a few minutes of those lights changing from Red, including arrows, the arrows then turn off completely. This gives anyone turning right the right to do so if oncoming traffic is clear. For instance, I turn right at that crossing opposite the pub every day on the way home. I dont' have to wait until there's a green arrow as there are no arrows lit at all.

So as a warning just be extra careful when coming down there either way.

I dunno Mate.. These days a hell of a lot of people would call 111 on the mobile and truck on through..

Anyway.. Yes, the over all concept is great through there but there are a few detail problems with turning etc and definately a place to be careful. Biggest problem is people still think it's 100kph through there. Limit is 50 but it's really a 60 minimum in most minds. Worse up at the plimmerton end..

[Clivoris]

Top work Mark. Reminds me I need to redo my first aid cert. I'm always impressed by how some people manage to stay calm and do the right thing at accidents. Shit can go pear shaped so easily, be defensive guys in gals.

[Shadows]

Just a question on the bike, was it a standard looking HD or a black "chopper" with fat back wheel?

[Insanity_rules]

Glad you did the right thing Mark, good example to others. No matter what anyone rides its important to look after fellow bikers. I just hope if I bin that good people like yourselves are around to help.