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Old 08-09-21, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by MinnMan
uh huh. Debris is a serious hazard. This one also from Australia. It's totally normal to ride on freewway shoulders there, as you can see.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV9_i9MEnMg

He was unharmed btw. Landed on his rear end.

Edit: The best part of this clip may be watching the great response of the guy behind. It's not even clear that he was paying attention at the critical moment, but his reflexive act was perfect.)
Ugh. I cringe every time I see that clip. Had something similar happen to me a few years back only I was carried off in an ambulance.

His buddies were spot on - spectacular reaction time
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