This happened at last Sunday's bike race in Leonardtown, MD . I know I shouldn't be surprised that some idiot or idiots think it is funny to cause other people harm, but I am just amazed.
Wednesday is the National Ride of Silence. It is a shame that we have to have such a day. There are three rides organized in my area. Unfortunately due to work and family obligations I will not be able to ride. Accidents can happen, but so many driver's don't think that cyclists should share the road. I also recognized that it is a cyclist's responsibility to follow the rules of the road, ride with confidence, and be aware of the traffic. While I am still so much of a road cycling novice, I feel I am a safe rider and a confident rider (even in traffic!), but you never know who is driving around you. Recently, I was nearly clipped by a bus. It was moving into the lane I was in, as if I wasn't there. Thankfully, a woman I was riding with saw what was about to occur and alerted me to MOVE OVER and I was safe. So even if you have never gotten on a bike, think a little thought tomorrow evening about those who have been injured or lost their lives while riding a bike.
Stay safe out there!
This act of meanness of putting tacks on a course is beyond my comprehension. I hate when riding is scary and no one should have to end a ride in an ambulance (or worse).
ReplyDeleteI will ride for you tonight
ReplyDeleteI saw that on the news... unbelievable... Something similar was rumored to have happened at IM Lou last year. jackholes...
ReplyDeleteI always feel much much safer riding on multi-lane roads than two lanes, unless I am way out in the country.
Every time I read about another cyclists getting injured or killed, I am saddened. It's just so unnecessary.