"I would ride Haines - Courtney - Queensberry. (My commute is Arden and then onto Courtney). If the traffic is conducive/stopped I go in the right lane and turn right onto Elizabeth as I would if I were in a car. I don't take the…"
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best route to cbd from north melbourne
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cory Jun 3, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all! Brand new to this site/forum so forgive me if this topic should go in a different discussion topic (i couldnt select the help topic in the dropdown menu when writting) buuuut, i have just…Continue
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Sarah B. replied to Catherine Rodriguez's discussion best route to cbd from north melbourne"Oh no! That's terrible! I actually had my bike stolen from Collins St a couple of months ago so be extra careful if you lock up outside of work. I also just purchased some lockable skewers, so I only need to lock my frame to the bike rack/pole…"
Catherine Rodriguez replied to Catherine Rodriguez's discussion best route to cbd from north melbourne"Thanks Spike and Sarah for your detailed replies! I work on the corner of Collins and Elizabeth but I think youre right in saying its best to avoid Elizabeth St doesnt sound like the most relaxing ride into town. Last night my back wheel was stolen…"
Sarah B. replied to Catherine Rodriguez's discussion best route to cbd from north melbourne"Hi Catherine,
Which end of Collins St are you travelling to?
For any right hand turn on a bike you really are best/safest to do a hook turn, however Elizabeth St is best to be avoided to be honest...for many reasons including being a hot spot…"
Spike Hair replied to Catherine Rodriguez's discussion best route to cbd from north melbourne"Do you mean you can't go straight across the intersections at Queensberry/Victoria and do hook turns? If you are able to make it across Elizabeth St along Queensberry then keep riding to Berkely &/or Leicester Sts, or even further to…"
AlexZ replied to Catherine Rodriguez's discussion best route to cbd from north melbourne"Some other maps (of varying qualities) that may help you pick out the better bike options (in terms of having bike lanes…"
Catherine Rodriguez replied to Catherine Rodriguez's discussion best route to cbd from north melbourne"Oh thanks Alex!
I've tried to turn right onto Elizabeth street from Queensberry and Victoria but cant figure out a way (or a safe way) to get across with the traffic. I tried going down Peel Street today and that wasn't too bad but had to…"
AlexZ replied to Catherine Rodriguez's discussion best route to cbd from north melbourne"Check out this resource:
http://www.bikely.com/
though the shortness of your route may note have any comparable routes on there.
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Catherine Rodriguez posted a discussionbest route to cbd from north melbourne
Hi all! Brand new to this site/forum so forgive me if this topic should go in a different discussion topic (i couldnt select the help topic in the dropdown menu when writting) buuuut, i have just moved to North Melbourne and thought the ride to and from work would be a breeze after riding from St Kilda East via Chapel Street to Collins Street but i have tried a different way each day and after consulting google maps I cant seem to find a route that works without having to get off and walk my…See More
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