Regarding that gravelly section:
Nothing says you HAVE to ride your bike through it. When/if it gets too
hairy, I have to believe that people would exercise some sense about when it
would be a good time to step off. I've now ridden (southbound) twice through
it on 23's. Not saying it was easy, nor without risk. Had I fallen, I would
have felt real stupid for trying too hard, much as I often do on a mountain
bike trail. I did pause to think of those less skilled, that they would
probably have to walk it.
Sorry, it's just one of those places that doesn't NEED a sign. Northbound, I
jump the curb onto the roadway for the last stretch.
I get more miffed about signs further along that indicate that I must walk
my bike, when the lane is easily ridden.
I hope that that sidewalk is NOT the long-term plan for bicycles on that
bridge. Any knowledge out there? Back in the early discussion on the bridge,
there was mention of better bike access than before. So, is that still on?
Does this sidewalk embody the notion in the NCC's clouded heads?
Paul
