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05-23-2007, 03:11 PM | #1 |
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Cycling hits home
This past weekend, much to my shock, a fellow on our work cycling team was killed in a bicycle/car accident up in Sardine Canyon here in Utah.
Wow...just kind of brings the dangers of cycling on roadways, and how tragic a fun, enjoyable ride on your bike can turn. How I wish the roadways here in Utah were more cycle friendly. Be careful everyone.
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05-23-2007, 03:15 PM | #2 |
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That's very sad. I echo your sentiments: it is dangerous out there and we do need to be careful.
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Defensive riding skills are a must, especially in Utah. Rednecks are not your friends.
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05-23-2007, 03:24 PM | #4 |
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That's why I won't ride on public roads (except for the neighborhood residential roads that lead to the local lake), unless I am with a group.
Your chances of being killed in a group are much less, but not negligible. It doesn't matter how careful you are, there will still be careless drivers. Every serious cyclist knows someone that has been killed. I helped a cycling widow move a couple of years ago. Her husband was in my club. |
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It's scarey. There's no defense. Weird how I posted earlier last week about riding on the opposite side of the road so you can see traffic etc. Not much you can do if a driver is not paying attention.
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05-23-2007, 04:05 PM | #6 |
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I'm sorry to hear of the loss, Borg. Perhaps your company team will want to plan a Ride of Silence next year, to honor your friend.
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Our team leader is setting up a memorial ride as we speak.
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I hear people approaching. Don't ride with those special glasses. Be as attentive as you can. Know your ride and the danger spots.
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I not only do not disagree, but I wholeheartedly endorse this view. IMO you are dramatically increasing the chances you will be hit or otherwise in an accident if you wear headphones. Remember, Nancy Reagan says JUST SAY NO (to headphones).
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