Comments on: Confessions of a Newbie Cycle Commuter from Jafa-land

By: Denise

Denise — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:52:31 +0000

Tracey good effort! By October weather will have improved and biking will be a joy!
My hope is that there can be a separated cycle way between Halswell and Christchurch Hospital/ city. The cycle way down Sparks road takes me Ks out of the way and Halswell road / Lincoln road route is now terrifying after several close calls.
The more truely separated paths the better. This would also minimise the parking woes at the hospital.
Wishing you tail winds and clear skies Denise

By: Tracey Klatt

Tracey Klatt — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 01:36:37 +0000

In reply to Criggie. Yes, I have a bright headlight and rear light with an extra flashing light on the handlebars, I also have a reflective bag cover and arm bands so they should see me coming now!

By: Tracey Klatt

Tracey Klatt — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 01:33:20 +0000

In reply to Michael F. Not so much the missing car parks as there are plenty onsite, it's the cost of it! plus having spent hours in traffic in Auckland over the past 20 odd years I was more than happy to get out of the rat race and take a less stressful way to work, but the main reason was I recently had heart issues so getting fit was my main priority and yes, my lovely partner is very good at encouraging me not to give up

By: Criggie

Criggie — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 23:13:43 +0000

We’ve had more rain lately than normal – but it is the middle of winter.
If you can do the commute in these conditions, you can do it in anything Christchurch weather can throw at you.

One thought – presumably your ebike has lights, but there’s nothing from the side except tyre sidewalls, and the coat/bag is quite dark. One of those super-reflective backpack covers could help. Personally I like the white clip-on spoke reflectors because they show motion, whereas the sidewalls are just static circles.

By: Michael F

Michael F — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 21:22:30 +0000

Jolly well-done Tracey – do you feel like the missing car parking is the reason for your cycling or is it just one of a bunch of reasons to cycle or you would have anyway ? (or not just because of your forever encouraging partner lol)