Sunset was at around 7:12 PM on Tuesday (7:08 today, Thursday) and the criterium must run until 7 or 7:30 PM. Regarding these recent accidents, whether a rider is wrong or right doesn't matter much to you when you die or are seriously injured. I assume that on a bike I am invisible, yet totally vulnerable at all times. I never pass a moving vehicle on the right or stop beside a long vehicle at a corner because I assume that they will turn right whether they signal or not. When people cut me off or don't see me, I know that it's hard for motorists to see us and I'll mention in as friendly a manner as possible that they should watch for cyclists, because getting hostile is counter-productive.
I hope that all of us cyclists will ride with care while rightfully staking their claim to use of the roads. Bob Simpson -----Original Message----- From: David Bilenkey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 5:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [obc] Cycling Accident I've got to ask: If the accident was after the crit, what time was it? One of the reasons I've driven to the crits is because I just don't want to chance getting hit in the dusk/dark while riding home. Lights or not many drivers find us invisible as the darkness settles. Did Phil have lights on? Hopes and prayers for a full recover. David Bilenkey ------------------------------------------------- For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Website: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------- ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
