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Offline JamesinIT

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Another rider down, be careful out there!
« on: December 20, 2010, 10:54:51 AM »
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/accidents/article1141062.ece

I know many of us dirt roadies exist, sad to pass this news as this is the 10th bicylist killed in our area in the last 6 months or so...

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Re: Another rider down, be careful out there!
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2010, 10:59:08 AM »
Dont bother to read the comments below the story, there is so much bike ignorance in the comments section of that article its pathetic.

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Re: Another rider down, be careful out there!
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2010, 05:44:15 AM »
As a rider who does hundreds of miles on the road every month I hate seeing these stories.Almost every ride to and from work I have a close call even though I strictly stay on the sidewalk now.Ignorance and plain ole stupidity on my part at times and the drivers part at times make bike commuting a dangerous way of life.I often wonder how my wife and kids will react to "the news" after a driver almost takes me out.My heart goes out to the family of all the riders who have died doing what they love!!
Be safe out there.