I’ve ridden the
Hillsborough Bridge many times on a gritty and narrow shoulder. This week all
four lanes of the bridge re-opened after a year of strengthening work coupled
with the introduction of a dedicated bike lane, shielded by Armco barriers,
which runs on the west side of the bridge.
I decided to check it out on a sunny Friday. The Riverside Drive Grafton/Street junction is a slow mess using the bike lanes and I may just ride that section on the road another time. However my experience on the bridge was much calmer than before with smooth tarmac and a wide path to myself.
I combined the ride with a loop taking in the grim climb which is Tea Hill. I made it to the top without getting off but only with much grunting and puffing and a very elevated heart rate. I am an old man after all.
A powerful southerly wind propelled me back.
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