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degnaw
08-07-09, 08:54 PM
...just kidding.

Woman Jogging in Philadelphia Park Killed by Falling Tree Branch (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,537622,00.html?test=latestnews)

I know this isn't cycling, but since it's on a park path (where many cyclists also ride) i thought it was somewhat relevant. Maybe not though.

ilmooz
08-07-09, 09:05 PM
Well, with everyone "going green" now perhaps it's equally worth pointing out that the method of this person's unfortunate demise left no carbon footprint. Still not bike related though.
alhedges
08-07-09, 09:27 PM
If she'd worn a jogging helmet, this would never have happened.

SingingSabre
08-08-09, 02:20 AM
Weak argument.

I'll keep my earbuds.
UnsafeAlpine
08-08-09, 07:41 AM
Damn, iPods are tough.
dynodonn
08-08-09, 07:50 AM
Here's a good reason to avoid triathlons. (http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20090719/ARTICLES/907199983?Title=Freak-crash-during-Vineman-when-tree-falls-on-cyclists)
degnaw
08-08-09, 07:55 AM
Weak argument.

I'll keep my earbuds.

I was joking with my thread title, but the story itself seemed to blame the earbuds for the incident.
Niked
08-08-09, 09:42 AM
Since the tree branch was 30-feet long, it's hard to say if she would have been able to avoid it. I don't use my iPod when cycling, as I enjoy the chirping of birds and relative quiet of my morning ride.