tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789220954771177876.post6487362678571821775..comments2023-07-28T09:35:11.214+01:00Comments on This blog has moved to www.WillCycle.com: Gem Bridge is open!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789220954771177876.post-23046656400824884262012-06-23T13:45:17.619+01:002012-06-23T13:45:17.619+01:00I share your frustration with the locked gate! I s...I share your frustration with the locked gate! I suspect it is a hangover from when the construction offices were just a bit further down the path. Ideally, Devon CC should fit a pair of self-closing gates similar to those you would've passed through immediately before entering Yelverton, and twice again between Yelverton and Clearbrook.<br />We can but wish!WillCyclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09867074906833723545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789220954771177876.post-58328026861620526552012-06-21T17:22:16.587+01:002012-06-21T17:22:16.587+01:00I crossed Gem Viaduct while cycling the Coast-Coas...I crossed Gem Viaduct while cycling the Coast-Coast this week. It was an inspiring experience that very nearly didn't happen.<br /><br />In an effort to avoid the mud and temporary route (we were on road bikes), we took the Whitchurch Road to Grenofen and then had a short run downhill on the A386 to, what was the works access to the viaduct. Much to our disappointment the gate was padlocked shut, seemingly leaving no option but to cycle all the way up the busy A386 to the next access point to the trail, between Horrabridge and Yelverton. Not relishing this busy and dangerous option we decided to climb over the gate and explore what lay beyond it. Much to our surprise and delight there was a good path extending about 50 Metres and joining the trail immediately before the viaduct. With foresight I would have planned a different route to avoid the moral dilemma of humping bikes over a locked gate but faced with the options available, safety and a desire to cross the viaduct won over.<br /><br />I've no idea why this gate is locked. Until the tunnel is opened, it presents by far the easiest access to Gem Viaduct and the trail beyond it. Perhaps the council wish to discourage cyclists from using the main A386. If this is the case then I urge them to reconsider as I'm sure my party won't be the only ones this summer to be faced with the choice of a locked gate or a long cycle on a busy main road.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693792579457157897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789220954771177876.post-87866974287470775592012-05-09T22:25:40.842+01:002012-05-09T22:25:40.842+01:00How sad is that! A "record number of objectio...How sad is that! A "record number of objections" made AGAINST such an excellent project!!?? Bloody NIMBYs again!WillCyclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09867074906833723545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789220954771177876.post-58911437861923119762012-05-09T12:59:59.991+01:002012-05-09T12:59:59.991+01:00£600,000 of Euro Funding well spent I'd say! W...£600,000 of Euro Funding well spent I'd say! We just need the same sort of initiative here and get the Wargrave to Shiplake bridge back "off the ground" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiplake_Railway_Bridge#The_.27Millennium_Bridge.27_that_never_was<br /><br />Thanks for the update Will, I look forward to trying the route out on my next trip to Tavistock!Chris Boltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13937205318044484771noreply@blogger.com