A cyclist has been hit on Takitimu Drive in central Tauranga this morning.
Police and the ambulance service are on their way to the scene which is believed to be near the Elizabeth Street roundabout towards Mount Maunganui.
The incident happened on Takitimu Drive near Elizabeth Street. Photo: Andrew Campbell.
The extent of any injuries suffered and details of the vehicle involved are unknown at this early stage.
SunLive will bring you more information as it becomes available.
19 comments
Typical
Posted on 10-06-2015 10:58 | By Towball
of the cyclist mentality that is so strongly supported when there are so many safer alternatives that the lycra lovers can use and the arrogance of such a person to be cycling on an express way at peak hour with an 80 km speed limit and obviously using an emergency break down lane for motorists . Lycra must be affecting blood flow to the brain .
? Hit on the cycleway?
Posted on 10-06-2015 12:35 | By Seriously?
Not sure how this could have happened if the cyclist was using the provided cycleways that provide an armco barrier between the cyclist and the traffic.
I thought
Posted on 10-06-2015 16:21 | By earlybird
that it was a walkway not a cycleway
By Seriously
Posted on 10-06-2015 16:27 | By DCG
You mean the walkway for pedestrians? Are you for real??? Roads are for cars, bikes, motorbikes, etc. People in general need to pay more attention on our roads.
DCG
Posted on 10-06-2015 17:46 | By Kenworthlogger
I almost hit one in the same spot this arvo in my logging truck. Why? Cause of instead of staying as far left as they can they seem to stay as far right as they can so it gets to the stage where we can not all physically fit. Im sure Twoball can add to that being another fellow truckdriver..
Towball.....
Posted on 10-06-2015 17:49 | By WSTAKL
So the article doesn't mention any details except a cyclist was hit by a vehicle and you automatically blame the cyclist? WOW.....if this is the case it clearly shows the lack of mentality of Tauranga residents
Off road option
Posted on 10-06-2015 18:28 | By Murray.Guy
There is an option, a choice for cyclists on Takitimu Drive, being off road and safe albeit not as smooth and cyclists are required to give way to pedestrians with whom it is shared, or cyclists can choose the smooth option which is far from safe and shared with all manner of cars and trucks doing 90kph. When we know the risks, have choices, we must accept our contribution to an outcome regardless of where the primary fault lies.
Cyclists
Posted on 10-06-2015 20:10 | By Capt_Kaveman
should not be on this road and or the bridge for that matter
Cyclist View
Posted on 10-06-2015 20:40 | By Bop man
1. the pathway is to rough for the average road bike. 2. When riding a bike you quite often have to go to the right to dodge broken glass thrown from some ignoramus's car. How about you over weight truck drivers get on a bike and see what it is like or are you scared it will give you a heart attack...Murray obviously not a cyclist either. Before you start I also own a car although that is used by the family and I unfortunately can't afford a second vehicle so choose to cycle to work.
Bottom Line is
Posted on 10-06-2015 21:19 | By The Caveman
Takitimu Drive is a "high speed" by-pass to avoid Cameron Road for HEAVY TRUCKS an other through traffic - going to or away from The Mount (and other linked areas - Sulphur Point / Judea. Cyclists on this road have a DEATH WISH. Its bad enough keeping in your traffic lane and watching for vehicles changing lanes at 80km. SORRY but cyclists are not going to fit in the mix.
Sorry,
Posted on 10-06-2015 21:25 | By The Caveman
forgot to say, its all well and good to be "cyclist" (and I was one years ago), but! there is little thing called ride to enjoy! Riding down Takitimu Drive in the DARK in peak morning traffic is NOT going to enjoyable or HEALTHY.
Yes Bop man, we ride, sensibly!
Posted on 10-06-2015 22:26 | By Murray.Guy
Yes, we cycle, as a family and on the shared cycleway on Takitimu drive and are we not allowed to give an honest unbiased opinion without being labelled a non-cyclist. Be the way, you have no evidence broken glass comes from motorist which is unlikely, and we rarely encounter glass. BOP Man, purchase a cycle suitable for commuting, enjoy your ride off the highway, and stay alive. PS: What's with the BS re over weight trucks? All too obvious rational discussion to save lives is lost on some folk.
Solution for the problem
Posted on 11-06-2015 14:30 | By YOGI BEAR
Cars are a hazard to cyclists, cars are a hazard to the occupants, without them the roading costs would be a lot less and the amount/number of cyclists would not need them as expensively built either. Solution ban cars from the roads.
Yogi Bear
Posted on 11-06-2015 16:49 | By Towball
Should go back to the bush after a bo bo comment like that . Are you for real ?. Look out Ranger Smokey is out here .
Cycling
Posted on 11-06-2015 17:05 | By peter pan
In most countries you are banned from cycling on expressways and should be the same here.Some poor trucky is going to drive passed a cyclist one day and a combination of weather and suction caused by the truck passing is going to draw the person under the truck,its an accident waiting to happen,and the trucky will have to live with it for the rest of his days.
Death wish
Posted on 12-06-2015 05:17 | By Kenworthlogger
I think i would rather get a puncture from broken glass then get pulled under a 48 ton truck from being too far right. Peter Pan is totally right. This is an express way and cycling shoud not be allowed for their own safety!
It's always comforting
Posted on 12-06-2015 16:11 | By robin bell
to note the concern for the health of the victim.I guess the only things that matter are the opinions of the usual gaggle of grumpy overstayers. Robin Bell.
Harmony
Posted on 14-06-2015 11:52 | By Crab
Drive to the conditions with respect to other road users. I think people should keep on improving be cautious courteous respectful safety first enjoy your journey slow down make sure every things right take responsibility we have to all work in together. Pay attention be aware follow the road rules listen to what the police have been saying on how we can harmoniously use the road it shouldn't be a problem.
Share the Road
Posted on 27-06-2015 13:06 | By Bruce G
There are three modes of transport. People who walk, people who cycle and people who drive vehicles. Only on the Mount people walk. The new Tauranga Eastern Link road to be opened in August will be Tauranga's only Motorway where people who walk and cycle are NOT allowed. Commuting to work on our pathways is good,n a mountain bike, but that much slower. That is why if you are riding a distance, one would use a road bike. SHARE THE ROAD.
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