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Dropped kerb is causing cyclists to fall off
Sent to Oxfordshire County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 3950238.
In the past 2-3 weeks, I have witnessed 2 cyclists come across the Botley Road/West Way from the North Hinksey junction (properly and safely) to join the cycle track on the pavement outside property no 16. Both these cyclists have hit the dropped kerb and come off their bicycles sustaining minor facial and hand injuries, not to mention shock. This kerb needs looking at as a matter of urgency before a cyclist is seriously hurt.
Council ref: 3950238
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I came off my bike here and broke my jaw, needed stitches and had my arm in a sling. I'm 22 and otherwise healthy, but this curb is dangerous
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Diagram of the upstand
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I am going to suggest to the Oxfordshire cycle team that they install a 'flush' ramp at the pedestrian / cycle crossing. This is where LOOK RIGHT is written on the road. Also to install a cycle symbol and arrow on the road to show the suggested transition point.
In the nearby driveway I will suggest they install a 'Cambridge' ramp to allow cyclists to safely transition but with the drop of the ramp (like the drop of a Cambridge kerb) this would be safe for the visually impaired.
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The other thing to mention is that dropped kerbs are often used where cyclists leave or join the carriageway from a cycle track. While it isn't terrible to leave a cycle track on a small upstand, it is when leaving the carriageway. Where the transition is perpendicular to the line of travel, an upstand can be bounced up with a mountain bike or hybrid, but on a road bike, it is uncomfortable or can even lead to loss of control (and it cannot do the wheels any good). Where the transition is in line with the direction of travel, the upstand can "grab" wheels and throw the rider off - very dangerous. Again, all cycle transitions should be flush.
Https://therantyhighwayman.blogspot.com/2013/08/kerb-your-enthusiasm.html
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