Cycling in Waterloo Region

[ijmorlan]

I like the curb in Waterloo Town Square parking lot separating the parking lot from the freight railway track. I don’t think a normal car/van could jump it at all — they would just run into it. A large pickup truck could probably take it but I think people would understand that they would be committing an offense by doing so.

I think you very much underestimate what curb you can run over. A normal car probably wouldn't run it without damage but certainly could still drive up or down it. It is only the threat of damage which causes people to choose not too.

Pretty much any pickup could handle it easily. Source: I've watched them do it.

Thanks for the information. I haven’t witnessed anybody try that curb, except for I think one car that appeared to have got on it starting where it’s flat at the crossing and driving along until it was at a very awkward angle. Next time I’m near I’ll drive my minivan up next to it and see where the curb actually comes on the wheel. In any case, it’s high enough that most people don’t try it, which is the crucial element.