We cycle North Head regularly and the speed bumps are very hazardous to road cyclists.
They are simply constructed incorrectly (too steep). Even some cars and busses have to stop to proceed over them.
North Head is a major cycling and tourist destination and needs to a plan that respects this. Have a look at what Mosman Council has done around Chowder Bay as an example.
To make matters worse 3 or 4 new bumps have been put in near the parking areas over a distance of only about 50 metres.
They would bring any car to a halt to go over them, and have left only 30cm either side for bikes to go around.
A cyclist is ultimately going to come off their bike trying to avoid them.
Again, very heavy handed, cycling unfriendly solution to I don't know what!!
Peter Greentree
We cycle North Head regularly and the speed bumps are very hazardous to road cyclists.
They are simply constructed incorrectly (too steep). Even some cars and busses have to stop to proceed over them.
North Head is a major cycling and tourist destination and needs to a plan that respects this. Have a look at what Mosman Council has done around Chowder Bay as an example.
To make matters worse 3 or 4 new bumps have been put in near the parking areas over a distance of only about 50 metres.
They would bring any car to a halt to go over them, and have left only 30cm either side for bikes to go around.
A cyclist is ultimately going to come off their bike trying to avoid them.
Again, very heavy handed, cycling unfriendly solution to I don't know what!!