I have rode through Centennial Park in the evenings on so many occasions I can't remember, but lastnight got interesting. A police car, a car from the Firebrigade and a firetruck drove in and parked near the kiosk. The fire brigade parked on the right in the spaces for cars while the Police parked in the bike lane. As I rode past I heard the cop in the passenger seat ask the cop who was driving about parking in the bike lane, he replied "the park is closed to cyclists they shouldn't even be here" (this was loud enough for me to hear as I passed
). There were other cyclists in the park at the time (at times it can be a better ride at night - fewer cars!).
I did another lap and they had left enough space for people to pass. Is Centennial Park closed to cyclists in the evening? They haven't been fussed about cycling after dark & the gates closed. It may have something to do with World Youth Day - they are setting up for next week & I wouldn't be surprised if we see the Police & rangers patroling more. There are a lot of people who ride through Centennial Park in the evenings. This may become more of an issue as the event gets closer.
