Tack-dropping since Feb 2014 in inner Melbourne, no end in sight

[jefmcg]

Still think it's multiple people, hopefully they catch them/him this time.

If it were multiple people, it would be more widespread. The Dandenong incident is probably a copy cat, but it would have spread to beach Road if there were others joining in.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

Now a cyclist has been fined for riding clear of the tack-throwing zone. I hate this country.
https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/f...&sid=0565b4321339712cf5118f595808c890#p679334

 

[classic33]

Now a cyclist has been fined for riding clear of the tack-throwing zone. I hate this country.
https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/f...&sid=0565b4321339712cf5118f595808c890#p679334

We have our own version up here
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/cyclist-‘nearly-decapitated-stretford.204107/ one local "trick" is video tape, either across the road or the path at head height.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

The cyclist's fine for avoiding the tack-strewn bike lane was also posted on Farcebook:
https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=26910&start=960#p679334

Our road rules explicitly state that we can avoid a bike lane if it is "impracticable" to use, and having tacks scattered over it does (in my opinion) make it impracticable, but it would have to be tested in court, and I don't know if the cyclist who was fined is willing to contest the fine or not.

 

[growingvegetables]

The cyclist's fine for avoiding the tack-strewn bike lane was also posted on Farcebook:
https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=26910&start=960#p679334

Our road rules explicitly state that we can avoid a bike lane if it is "impracticable" to use, and having tacks scattered over it does (in my opinion) make it impracticable, but it would have to be tested in court, and I don't know if the cyclist who was fined is willing to contest the fine or not.

 

[Milkfloat]

Fine has been rescinded, but because the lane in question does not meet the legal definition of a compulsory bike lane.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

Fine has been rescinded, but because the lane in question does not meet the legal definition of a compulsory bike lane.

Yes, I just read that a moment ago in the thread I linked above. I must admit I didn't see that one coming, but I'm probably over-cynical. It's nice to see something working out in favour of cyclists for a change.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

More tacks thrown on a Mt Dandenong road (a very popular cycling road east of Melbourne). Someone did it in 2016, and now someone's done it again:
http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&p=1439891#p1439834

If any of you consider moving to Australia, then think twice about it if you really love cycling.

 

[ianrauk]

I can't believe it's still going on, but then again, after hearing all your stories about Aussie car drivers and Franks horrific read about his Indipac ride. I don't think I would want to cycle Australia anytime soon.

 

[jefmcg]

It's almost certainly copy cats at this point.

(I've got to say, tacks notwithstanding, I enjoy cycling in and around Melbourne. I'd be disinclined to do the Indian Pacific even in a car)

 

[Shut Up Legs]

The tack-dropping idiot (s) is/are back:
https://www.theage.com.au/national/...-tacker-targets-cyclists-20181107-p50efd.html