A CYCLIST has warned it is only a matter of time before somebody is seriously injured on a cycle path plauged by an overgrown hedgerow on a blind bend.
https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/23828364.colchester-cyclist-says-dangerous-hedgerow-will-cause-injury/
I agree, I walk to the station about 3 or 4 times a month and am always concerned with this corner as I have to walk out to the cycle side of the path but am unable to see round the corner. They have cleared further up
but not on the corner WHY.
Ian Foster
User ID: 832914
What about the shared path by the yellow storage place near Mile End Rd? Sharp curve on a narrow path with a so called safety Barrier, an accident waiting to happen. The narrow shared path beside the cycleway under the railway bridge? The narrow shared path on Bergholt road where it curves
from the Railway Stn? Perhaps pedestrians should spend more time watching where they are walking not staring at their 'phone.
INDEED.
another uninformed nobody 3rd October 10:39 am
User ID: 2046212
Have you seen it? You need more than a pair of hedge trimmers! As you reckon that 'anybody' can do it I assume you'll have it done today then, thanks v much.
another uninformed nobody 3rd October 10:39 am
User ID: 2046212
Have you seen it? You need more than a pair of hedge trimmers! As you
reckon that 'anybody' can do it I assume you'll have it done today then, thanks v much.
I agree, I walk to the station about 3 or 4 times a month and am always concerned with this corner as I have to walk out to the cycle side of the path but am unable to see round the corner. They have cleared further up but not on the corner WHY.
Ian Foster
Simon Mason <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:
A CYCLIST has warned it is only a matter of time before somebody is
seriously injured on a cycle path plauged by an overgrown hedgerow on a blind bend.
https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/23828364.colchester-cyclist-says-dangerous-hedgerow-will-cause-injury/
DIY.
On Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 2:45:36 PM UTC+1, Simon Mason wrote:between pedestrians and cyclists.
another uninformed nobody 3rd October 10:39 am
User ID: 2046212
Have you seen it? You need more than a pair of hedge trimmers! As you reckon that 'anybody' can do it I assume you'll have it done today then, thanks v much.
Des lynam 3rd October 7:59 pm
User ID: 4073314
You obviously have no idea just how overgrown that stretch of path is? In addition it is about 500 metres from the nearest parking place and across a dual carriageway from housing. As for a hedge trimmer, well a powerful petrol one might cope in
On Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 2:45:36 PM UTC+1, Simon Mason wrote:
another uninformed nobody 3rd October 10:39 am
User ID: 2046212
Have you seen it? You need more than a pair of hedge trimmers! As you
reckon that 'anybody' can do it I assume you'll have it done today then, thanks v much.
Des lynam 3rd October 7:59 pm
User ID: 4073314
You obviously have no idea just how overgrown that stretch of path is? In addition it is about 500 metres from the nearest parking place and across
a dual carriageway from housing. As for a hedge trimmer, well a powerful petrol one might cope in between pedestrians and cyclists.
hedratha 10 hrs ago
User ID: 4304230
Do something about it then instead of whining and whinging like helpless wimps.
Looks like less than a half hour job with secateurs and loppers. If I
used that route it would have been done by now.
YEAH RIGHT.
QUOTE: Despite being familiar with the route, he now fears an overgrown hedgerow on a blind bend at Colne Bank Roundabout is seeing him – and pedestrians – regularly dice with death. ENDS
Why doesn't one of the pedestrians cut it back - they're already on foot?
QUOTE: Despite being familiar with the route, he now fears an overgrown hedgerow on a blind bend at Colne Bank Roundabout is seeing him – and pedestrians – regularly dice with death. ENDS
Why doesn't one of the pedestrians cut it back - they're already on foot?
On Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 7:21:40 AM UTC+1, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: Despite being familiar with the route, he now fears an overgrown
hedgerow on a blind bend at Colne Bank Roundabout is seeing him – and
pedestrians – regularly dice with death. ENDS
Why doesn't one of the pedestrians cut it back - they're already on foot?
They could do it with nail scissors.
QUOTE: nikkik 3rd October 5:31 pm
User ID: 1941532
Much like the roads in Tendring, where does our council tax money go I ask?? ENDS
Cleaning up after fly-tippers for a start.
Ian Foster 3rd October 8:08 am
User ID: 1834404
I agree, I walk to the station about 3 or 4 times a month and am always concerned with this corner as I have to walk out to the cycle side of the path but am unable to see round the corner. They have cleared further up but not on the corner WHY.
On 06/10/2023 07:09 am, Simon Mason wrote:
Ian Foster 3rd October 8:08 am
User ID: 1834404
I agree, I walk to the station about 3 or 4 times a month and am always
concerned with this corner as I have to walk out to the cycle side of
the path but am unable to see round the corner. They have cleared
further up but not on the corner WHY.
When your sightline is disrupted, do what I do:
STOP...
...then proceed v e r y s l o w l y.
If you can't see what's round the bend, you have no right to go around
it at such a speed that you could not stop in time if presented with an obstacle.
You know it makes sense.
All chavs on chav-bikes know it.
But you and the rest of them would never admit it.
QUOTE: Essex County Council has been contacted for comment. ENDS
They've never been the same since Boston, Lincs took over their crown as Brextard central.
Reality is now kicking in though even there!
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/may/28/we-should-be-closer-to-europe-brexit-regrets-simmer-in-leave-voting-boston
Ian Foster 3rd October 8:08 am
User ID: 1834404
I agree, I walk to the station about 3 or 4 times a month and am always concerned with this corner as I have to walk out to the cycle side of the path but am unable to see round the corner. They have cleared further up
but not on the corner WHY.
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