Does it float?

I've often been asked as a matter of course....

is it a boat?
does it float?


Here in Sydney, we have the M7 shared path. It runs along side the M7 motorway, for a distance of 40km.  It is one of the better pieces of cycling infrastructure.

Apart from a small 50 meter length (when it rains), the whole pathway is excellent to ride on.  There's quite a few hills to test out the heart & lungs...  & plenty of ares to stretch the legs & get some decent speed up...some sections can be cruised at a good 40km/h for quite a distance...

The pathway cuts back & forth under the motorway for its entire length. Most annoying when you're trying to do well on STRAVA.  LOL.  having to dump speed for the hairpin turns, then trying to accelerate up to speed on the exit....there's often a bit of hill to negotiate after a lot of these bends, so getting back up to speed is...meh!!

I just cruise at a comfortable pace & enjoy the ride.


AND when it rains..... they close the path for that small 50 meter section, previously mentioned....sometimes I beat them to the gate....usually to find....

looks damp...

closer inspection...

slow 'n steady!

Having had previous experience hitting puddles at speed, if they're deeper than you expect, those foot holes are very efficient "water scoops"!!  😲 😝

'nuff said!  😏

So, in the interest of Health & Safety, the M7 workers shut the gates on this section....& the alternative???

exiting onto a busy road at the motorway off ramp & roundabout...then having to deal with many cars, very large trucks, (it's an industrial area) & often with impatient drivers.... they either want to get on the motorway & do 100km/h....or they've just got off the motorway & aren't ready to slow for cyclists.

Just about ALL cyclists would rather take their chances with the flooding, rather than tackle traffic!

Sheesh!!

No, It doesn't float....