Originally Posted by 2manybikes
It's too bad the cyclist got hurt, hope he's OK soon.
The driver of the ambulance was a jerk. He should have had his lights on. He should not have blocked the path if it was possible. Can't really tell if he had other places to park from the posting.
However, if the cyclists rode around a blind corner so fast that a non moving object was too hard to avoid,the cyclists are 100% at fault.
What if it was a log across the path? What if the injured cyclist was lying across the path with his bike blocking the whole thing? Sorry,100% your fault. We all do it from time to time, that includes me,and the best riders too.
We need to be careful. This is a good reminder for all cyclists. Glad it was not worse.
I like the concept: What can WE CYCLIST DO BETTER.
There will always be jerks, obstructions, oil on the road, loose gravel, leaves, logs, dogs, kids, etc, etc.
Going FAST around a blind corner with a group of cyclists is not a good thing. Repeating that behaviour will produce more accidents and we rather not see that happen to anyone on this forum.
