I have assumed that the gravel awaits a topping of concrete and when
applied would complete the east sidewalk. Until then, walking or riding
the gravel, or riding on the road are the choices. My preference is to ride on
the road in both directions.
I recall that the plans call for three full lanes with sufficient width
for on-road cycling.
Paul Smeulders ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes:
> 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
>
> .
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul G Young <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 2:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [obc] Gatineau Parkway
>
>
> Gatineau ParkwayMonday night the complete loop was passable. Watch for
> debris and the occasional NCC vehicle on the road It is nice to get back
> to the Park. I enjoyed the sound of the 'peepers'.
>
> As far as the Champlain bridge goes, that section at the north end of the
> bridge is a real concern. On 2 inch mountain bikes tires I barely kept
> control. It's like riding on marbles with the road on one side and a
> barrier on the other. Someone's going to get hurt there. After riding
> smoothly across the whole bridge there is no indication that there is a
> hazard for bikes - and most traffic there is bicycles. There is no need for
> thick gravel in that stretch.
>
>
> PGY
>
>
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