Comments on: Cycling and Hills

By: Pasikala

Pasikala — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 02:19:00 +0000

Electric bikes are another way to beat hills (or wind). And then there’s the Copenhagen Wheel (Google it – or follow: http://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/motor-of-copenhagen-wheel-installed-on-rear-bike-hub-kicks-in-to-give-cyclists-a-boost/story-fnda1lbo-1226786251288). This device “transforms almost any bicycle into an electric-hybrid vehicle using an app on a smartphone”. I haven’t seen one yet but it sounds and looks great! It’s not a free ride – you need to be pedalling to get the boost.

I reckon the odd bit of an electric boost from time to time is likely to transform cycling so that it is more accessible to many more people. “More people cycling more often” can have a whole lot more relevance.

By: CP

CP — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 20:12:43 +0000

In reply to Lennyboy. That's excellent news. Painted cycleways certainly promote cycling but it only takes one or two 'incidents' of left lane vehicle use to discourage newbies before their cycle commuting becomes a habit

By: Oaf

Oaf — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 22:16:38 +0000

I love hills. Here in Chch is kinda extreme – flat or mountain, nowt inbetween – as opposed to the rolling countryside that I used to traverse back in the UK.

By: Lennyboy

Lennyboy — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 21:32:15 +0000

In reply to CP. CP, funnily enough, that was suggested as part of the planned Town-Uni cycleway design. So you might get your wish in the near future...

By: CP

CP — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 21:23:50 +0000

The Riccarton ‘hump’ is one of the places that would really benefit from having a couple of the flexible lane marker posts. It’s not uncommon to be ‘squeezed’ riding through there, or on the following left bend . The red bus company owes me a rim because of that section of road.

By: Conor

Conor — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 21:12:26 +0000

I recognise that corner. 😉

I actually walk my bike up the Huntsbury walking track on the other side of the hill on the way home which stretches out my hamstrings.