Accident at bottom of Ngauranga Gorge (7 August)

[Grub]

As soon as I got here I saw Korea ... lovely sholders that lad ...

Ahem ... ?

[Paul in NZ]

Bloody Truck.... Bloody Fulton Hogan.... Bloody rubber neckers, bloody traffic report on radio tells you as you pass the last exit and a nano second before the brake lights come on... argh!

[Slingshot]

They also claimed it as a "Black Spot" to justify the reduced limit. Mostly the trouble is the huge speed differences between traffic at (even now) 80kmh and wanker truck drivers in low-low (15kmh) in the middle lane going up. They think they're still in their car or something and just simply refuse to use the left lane.

Yeah, if only they realised how dangerous it is. I like the German motorway rule where a truck has to use the slow lane - no matter what. Under their rule, it doesn't matter how slow the vehicle in the left lane is, they're not allowed to overtake it - works for me

That is the dumbest thing I've heard in a long time!

If a truck is heading northbound on the motorway and is heading up the Gorge, would you expect them to change into the left lane and then a mere 500m up change back to avoid them heading into J'Ville?

And how many cars do you see making a gap for trucks to change lanes? Typically, car drivers will jump into those spots making it harder for the truckie.

It would seem that you need to show more consideration for other road users.

[sprag]

Ok .. so yes thanks for the call Col .. I am breathing and am ok ... and the bike stayed rubberside down ... I had a car that wished to meet me by pulling the magic wand routine ... put indicator on and move .. NOW ... and oh don't look. I realised he was going to join me and dropped back .. I did not imagine the heavy braking he was about to do and almost went up his arse and commenced a lovely tankslapper .... I put my left foot down, that jumped back up and I veered around him with colourful language.

It wasn't till I got to work that I calmed down .. I didn't pull off the road as I wouldn't have gone back on it ... As soon as I got here I saw Korea ... lovely sholders that lad ... and then rang Grub ... I am fine ... it was a scare but I proved that I could stay up in really bad situation ... so stay rubber side DOWN!!

Nasty

Glad to hear your ok, sometimes ya wish you could install a big sign saying "F**k Off" on your bike

[Pwalo]

That is the dumbest thing I've heard in a long time!

If a truck is heading northbound on the motorway and is heading up the Gorge, would you expect them to change into the left lane and then a mere 500m up change back to avoid them heading into J'Ville?

And how many cars do you see making a gap for trucks to change lanes? Typically, car drivers will jump into those spots making it harder for the truckie.

It would seem that you need to show more consideration for other road users.

I have to agree. The Gorge must be a nightmare for heavy vehicles, going up or down. There isn't an alternative route, and going up the Newlands and Jonsonville exits make life interesting. IIRC the Gorge isn't actaully part of SH1?

Anyways just show a bit of patience people (and remember people really don't see you if you're on a bike - as well).

[crazefox]

-W

Ok .. so yes thanks for the call Col .. I am breathing and am ok ... and the bike stayed rubberside down ... I had a car that wished to meet me by pulling the magic wand routine ... put indicator on and move .. NOW ... and oh don't look. I realised he was going to join me and dropped back .. I did not imagine the heavy braking he was about to do and almost went up his arse and commenced a lovely tankslapper .... I put my left foot down, that jumped back up and I veered around him with colourful language.

It wasn't till I got to work that I calmed down .. I didn't pull off the road as I wouldn't have gone back on it ... As soon as I got here I saw Korea ... lovely sholders that lad ... and then rang Grub ... I am fine ... it was a scare but I proved that I could stay up in really bad situation ... so stay rubber side DOWN!!

Nasty

PWWWWWW dont go dropping that bumble bee

[Nasty]

-WPWWWWWW dont go dropping that bumble bee

bumble bee is fine ... she balked but held her ground ... I was thinking about how pissed your lady would be if I dropped her

[crazefox]

bumble bee is fine ... she balked but held her ground ... I was thinking about how pissed your lady would be if I dropped her

Tell me about it i would be living in garage

[COP_B8]

Ok .. so yes thanks for the call Col .. I am breathing and am ok ... and the bike stayed rubberside down ... I had a car that wished to meet me by pulling the magic wand routine ... put indicator on and move .. NOW ... and oh don't look. I realised he was going to join me and dropped back .. I did not imagine the heavy braking he was about to do and almost went up his arse and commenced a lovely tankslapper .... I put my left foot down, that jumped back up and I veered around him with colourful language.

It wasn't till I got to work that I calmed down .. I didn't pull off the road as I wouldn't have gone back on it ... As soon as I got here I saw Korea ... lovely sholders that lad ... and then rang Grub ... I am fine ... it was a scare but I proved that I could stay up in really bad situation ... so stay rubber side DOWN!!

Nasty

Where you on a Yellow bike, if so that was hairraising to watch from behind, I was directly behind you in a Suzuki Vitara.

Saw the range rover move into your lane, you brake to avoid him and pull in behind and then him brake heavily for traffic, from there it was a serious of flalling legs and the back of your bike skipping around, I actually could not believe you did not go down and then again when the car in the other lane almost collected you.

Glad you okay!

[JayRacer37]

As for Ngauranga they reduced the speed on it from 100 to 80 many moons ago saying its while the road is being upgraded. Just about as many moons ago the work was all finished and lo and behold they never ever lifted the limit again.

What about Centinial/'Killer' highway??
Been a 'temporary' 80km/h for about 7 years....Funny, the LAW says that a 'temporary' speed restriction can be in place for a maximum of 6 months.....Fuggin Roading.

[merv]

What about Centinial/'Killer' highway??
Been a 'temporary' 80km/h for about 7 years....Funny, the LAW says that a 'temporary' speed restriction can be in place for a maximum of 6 months.....Fuggin Roading.

... but hey at least its an "Accident Area" so says the sign as you head out of Pukerua Bay so you guys up the Coast know where to crash. We don't have one of those areas further South so we don't have any place to crash within the rules.

The 10km of yellow lines was just so fantastic too but we have that over Haywards, and now you are getting the cheese cutter.

[JayRacer37]

... but hey at least its an "Accident Area" so says the sign as you head out of Pukerua Bay so you guys up the Coast know where to crash. We don't have one of those areas further South so we don't have any place to crash within the rules.

The 10km of yellow lines was just so fantastic too but we have that over Haywards, and now you are getting the cheese cutter.

Haha, makes me feel much better over the hayward...wouldn't want to go into that oncoming traffic WITHOUT being grated before hand!
And yes, with Centennial, at least I have somewhere legal to have a lie-down!! Makes me feel just great :S

[apteryx_haasti]

I feel enlightened. This explains the lovely lack of traffic as I came down SH2 from Petone way!

For a moment I thought I had managed to really screw up and it was 9.15, not 8.15!

Take my word for it - it was nice!

NASTY - glad to hear you are OK. Had someone (white van man) change into my lane without looking a couple of weeks ago - almost collected me, only missed him by about a foot! Super scary, eh?

[JayRacer37]

The 10km of yellow lines was just so fantastic too.

SOOOO lucky i'm colourblind, and bump ignorant!

[Nasty]

Where you on a Yellow bike, if so that was hairraising to watch from behind, I was directly behind you in a Suzuki Vitara.

Saw the range rover move into your lane, you brake to avoid him and pull in behind and then him brake heavily for traffic, from there it was a serious of flalling legs and the back of your bike skipping around, I actually could not believe you did not go down and then again when the car in the other lane almost collected you.

Glad you okay!

I am really fine ... scared myself shitless ... but I just tried my hardest to just not fall off ...