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Yes I've sorted a helmet! But haven't got any gloves yet. I'll have a look during the Waitangi day sales.
What's the etiquette around riding on footpaths? I always thought you weren't supposed to. I do have to use some roads to get to the shared bike path otherwise..
While one is not really allowed to ride on the footpaths, I often do. But pedestrians have the right of way, so if you do come across one, then go around them by going on the grass or jumping off the pavement. Just be careful when you get back onto the path once you're past them. If you don't know how, your front wheel can get caught between the grass and concrete path, and that's when you'll get to test those gloves.
On shared paths, I give way to pedestrians too, but those paths are generally wider which makes it easier.
Thanks for the tips. I've always wondered about it as from what I've noticed some people seem to always ride on footpaths and some don't and I just wasn't sure. I saw someone riding a moped along the footpath yesterday!
Yeah, that's just rude!