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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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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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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Our team leader is setting up a memorial ride as we speak.
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