Cycling Thread 2

[RichieRich]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

I didn't think the pathway was that bad. There are definitely worse sections like the south side of the river from Crowchild to the old Greyhound Station.

Fully agree that there are worse sections. For that matter, immediately south across the river there are seriously terrible sections with cracks, differing widths, longitudinal holes (from snow/ice scraping machines perhaps?), and worse.


My bigger fear is that they'll build it to the same "standards" as before which means relatively thin gravel base and relatively thin asphalt resulting in the typical frost heaves and/or tree roots pushing up bumps and such.

[RichieRich]

Heard a rumor that the Edworthy south side parking lot will be worked on soon. Unsure what the means for bike commuter usage of the road. Anyone know?


Also... the north side parking lot upgrade was cancelled: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...fees-1.7570716
I assume this means they'll continue to let the big potholes grow in size until there is more demand for an upgrade? Not sure why the holes can't be graded flat periodically instead of the all or nothing approach. sigh...

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by RichieRich

Heard a rumor that the Edworthy south side parking lot will be worked on soon. Unsure what the means for bike commuter usage of the road. Anyone know?


Also... the north side parking lot upgrade was cancelled: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...fees-1.7570716
I assume this means they'll continue to let the big potholes grow in size until there is more demand for an upgrade? Not sure why the holes can't be graded flat periodically instead of the all or nothing approach. sigh...

It looks like the city has done some very minor spot repairs in the north parking lot. It seems like the first little bit of gravel is marginally better and they have a couple small sections taped off. Maybe they'll do one dump truck load per night and make some progress by the end of the month.

[Badgers Nose]

NVM - problem solved.

[Kybosh]

Does anyone wear a camera or any other device for safety? Got any recommendations? I’ve had more negative interactions with drivers this year than all my years commuting by bike in total. People blaring on their horns or cutting close to me isn’t cool when it’s just me but it’s especially uncool when I have my kids behind me.

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by Kybosh

Does anyone wear a camera or any other device for safety? Got any recommendations? I’ve had more negative interactions with drivers this year than all my years commuting by bike in total. People blaring on their horns or cutting close to me isn’t cool when it’s just me but it’s especially uncool when I have my kids behind me.

I've been thinking the same, but kinda don't want one more thing to turn on/off and charge or whatever. From my cursory research, it seems like a GoPro or similar is probably the easiest and best (the stabilization tech is important), though there are some bike specific dashcams out there I think.

I also feel like it might be more annoying to have a bunch of evidence of ####ty motorists and feel like I should submit it even though it's almost certainly futile.

I'd be interested to hear what solution you try

[Johnny199r]

I'm leaving in a few days for a bike tour of Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro. Over the last year and a half, I've also cycled Jordan and SE Asia. I can't wait to go. Cycle touring has been my favourite way to travel.

[Bigtime]

Outstanding weather today for the 2 Year Birthday of Critical Mass in Calgary. Ride leaves from ContainR in Sunnyside at 6:30pm. Ride ends at Lindsay Park.