Cycle-friendly speed humps for McCarrs Creek Road

20/6/2020

Warringah Triathlon Club is celebrating a win for all Northern Beaches cyclists with a decision to swap proposed speed humps at McCarrs Creek Road at Church Point with a cycle friendly option.

After discovering late last week that work was about to commence to install 12 speed humps along the popular cycle route, our committee swung into action - gaining a copy of the plans, enlisting the help of Manly Warringah Cycle Club and jointly lobbying to ensure cyclists using the area would not be impacted by the proposal.

With the support of Councillor Sarah Grattan, Northern Beaches Council listened to both parties' concerns and made the sensible decision to only use the flat top speed humps similar to those pictured, a great result for all recreational cyclists.

Image courtesy of Manly Warringah Cycle Club

4 Comments

Brooke Lazich

30/8/2020 07:02:21 pm

Too bad the new speed humps further up the road aren't cycle friendly! When my rim eventually cracks I should send the bill to Northern Beaches council. Whose idea is it to place these things at the bottom of the hill? They are dangerous! Does the council think everyone rides MTBs?

John - Mccars Creek Road Resident

4/3/2021 10:53:43 am

The speed bumps reduce road noise and protect wildlife by reducing speed. Just reduce your speed and navigate the new bumps gently this will not harm your bicycle. Please also reduce your volume when you chat/shout with your mates, sound travels over water and we have to endure your loud conversations early in the mornings.

Dave

29/5/2021 08:34:27 am

Noise reduction? Each and every 19 times I have to crack open the throttle from 2000rpm to 6 that’s 105db and the bonus cracking noise on deceleration. That’s great for wildlife and locals! Before, it was just steady 4000rpm cruising along. And when I feel like spending, I simply switch into jockey-mode and fly through your useless bumps - great fun. Nice work!

Brooke Lazich

15/2/2023 04:06:27 pm

They do not reduce road noise. Cyclists have been using that road since the early 80s. Please do not assume I shout at my mates. As anyone who cycles understands momentum is everything. Those speed bumps are plainly dangerous and people have already been injured. Fix the road, its got bumps and holes everywhere.

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